Store Development Manager
Join our dynamic team as a Store Development Manager and play a pivotal role in driving our brand&aposs growth through strategic store expansion. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape our physical presence, combining real estate expertise, project management acumen, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver exceptional results.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Site Selection & Analysis
- Identify and evaluate high-potential store locations by leveraging in-depth market research, comprehensive demographic data, and sophisticated financial modeling, ensuring each potential site aligns with our brand&aposs growth trajectory.
- Conduct thorough feasibility studies, detailed traffic analysis, and competitive benchmarking to provide data-driven insights for informed decision-making.
2. Strategic Lease Negotiation
- Collaborate closely with superiors and work hand-in-hand with landlords, brokers, and legal teams to negotiate favorable lease terms that maximize value while protecting the company&aposs interests.
- Manage the entire lifecycle of Letters of Intent (LOIs), ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with our strategic objectives.
3. End-to-End Project Management
- Oversee the entire store opening process from concept to successful launch, seamlessly coordinating with construction, design, and operations teams to ensure a smooth and efficient execution.
- Take full responsibility for ensuring projects meet strict deadlines, stay within allocated budgets, and adhere to our high brand standards, delivering exceptional store experiences.
4. Cross-Functional Stakeholder Collaboration
- Forge strong partnerships with Finance, Legal, Marketing, and Operations departments to align store development initiatives with overarching business goals, fostering a collaborative environment that drives success.
- Present well-reasoned site recommendations to senior leadership, backed by comprehensive data and strategic insights, to secure approval for optimal store locations.
5. Portfolio Strategy & Optimization
- Develop robust market expansion plans that are closely aligned with the company&aposs ambitious growth targets, identifying new opportunities for market penetration.
- Continuously track the performance of new locations, analyze key metrics, and recommend strategic optimizations to enhance operational efficiency and drive profitability.
Requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in lease negotiation and a solid understanding of real estate law, with a proven track record of securing favorable terms.
- Proficiency in GIS tools (such as ESRI), demographic software, and financial modeling, enabling data-driven decision-making and accurate site analysis.
- Fluent in English. Being able to communicate in Chinese is a plus.
- Strong project management skills with a history of delivering projects on time and within budget, while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Exceptional stakeholder management abilities, with experience presenting to senior leadership and building strong cross-functional relationships.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to develop and implement market expansion plans that align with company goals.
If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for store development and a proven ability to drive growth, we would love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of our brand.
