col-wideJob Description: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 responsibilitiesThe key responsibilities of this role will include some or all the following. BRAND-SPECIFICBrand 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. GRESBSupport 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 SYSTEMSCo-ordinate and communicate to all relevant departments on all shop-fit related issues i.e. timings, changes etc.;
