A genuine Australian-owned success story, this well-known retail brand, delivers a high quality healthy product, and is focused on delivering a significant growth strategy. With a new store format and exciting new offering, they are looking to expand their QLD property team by appointing a Network Development/Leasing Manager to support their retail expansion strategy. This role will be pivotal in driving their growth across QLD & Western Australia by identifying and securing prime stand alone locations, both freehold and leasehold.
The Role
As a Network Development Manager, your primary focus will be on accelerating this retailers growth by securing new stand alone sites to complement their existing footprint - that is predominantly within shopping centres and high streets. You will leverage your extensive experience in retail property development and site acquisition to strategically position their brand, a and ensure it remains at the forefront of the market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive the expansion of new standalone retail locations – this incudes leasehold, freehold and development (ie assume the landlord position) sites
- Provide strategic advice to senior management to guide expansion planning and ensure successful project execution.
- Collaborate closely with the wider property, design, and development network on strategies to secure optimal site locations.
- Manage the pipeline of your secured new sites, ensuring projects are delivered to become operational
- Prepare and present detailed business cases and feasibility studies to internal stakeholders and the executive team.
- Conduct thorough due diligence on potential sites, including financial viability, sales projections, and capital forecasting.
- Oversee the acquisition process, from site selection to securing necessary approvals and finalizing lease agreements.
- Navigate local government approval processes for new locations to ensure smooth project execution.
About You
- Proven experience in retail property development and network expansion, SPECIFICALLY within a retailer or Landlord/Developer environment that has standalone sites (eg: supermarkets, QSR, gyms, petrol stations etc).
- Strong negotiation skills, financial acumen, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities.
- Exceptional communication skills, capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Tertiary qualifications in property economics or a related field are preferred but not essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving privately owned and operated brand at a pivotal time in its growth journey. A competitive salary package, flexible working environment and growth opportunities are all on offer.
Apply Now
Capstone are exclusively managing this recruitment process, ensuring all applications are treated with strict confidentiality. If you’re ready to make your mark with a dynamic and growing brand, or a simply curious to hear this great business success story, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now via the link or send your CV in confidence to daniel@capstonerecruitent.com.au.
