Retail Development Manager (Maternity Cover)

About the role ??As our Retail Development Manager, you are responsible for all matters related to shop-fit and store opening in the Village. You will be working closely with Brands and across the business on a wide range of activities including shop-fit orientation, communications with Brands on compliance, information collection and plans, communications with internal teams, manage external parties and manage concurrent projects. ? The role is offered on a full-time maternity cover contract and is hybrid. This offer is available also for candidates belonging to protected categories as line with law 68/99, article 18. Click or tap here to enter text. Key responsibilities The key responsibilities of this role will include some or all the following. BRAND-SPECIFIC Brand Orientation: visits/ briefings/ supply of all information relating to shop-fit (i.e. Works Manual, local services, etc); Carry forward the fit-out process for new openings; Carry forward the re-merchandising / re-fit programme; Action post-opening snag lists as appropriate; Ensure that proper and complete information is issued by Brands to Value Retail for approval of plans, samples etc.; check Brands' plans and distribute internally for comments – obtain approvals from relevant team members; Schedule all visits from Brands in co-ordination with other departments: reporting & follow-up; schedule and take part in all site meetings with Brands – provide minutes; Enhance shop-fit quality to achieve standards of excellence, focussing on all details; Ensure that internal works are executed by Brands in accordance with Italian building regulations; Ensure that internal works are executed by Brands in accordance with Value Retail internal regulations; Ensure that Brands comply with statutory requests from Value Retail and local authorities: warranties, insurances, permits, local fire regulations, etc.; Facilitate effective communication systems with all contractors, project managers and maintenance suppliers, and monitor progress of works on-site ensuring that the works schedule is adhered to; Manage local Blueprint project; Manage sustainability projects at local level and/or from Central Services i.e. GRESB Support local Special Projects if requested by the senior RD manager; Manage flow of information between Senior Retail Development Manager and external consultants including appointments, plan submittals, timing, billing, etc.; Support the relationship with local authorities i.e. the Town Hall technical office; Act as a go-between the local authorities (Town Hall, Fire Brigades, H&S exc.) and Brands, ensuring timely communication on any issues arising; Keep Brands informed and up-to-date on all local codes and building regulations; Facilitate the acquisition of services from local utility companies. INTERNAL SYSTEMS Co-ordinate and communicate to all relevant departments on all shop-fit related issues i.e. timings, changes etc.;