New Site Development Manager (KZN)

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:
Purpose of the Role:

• Finding and launching existing stores and developing new stores while driving the brand regionally.

• National Senior Certificate (Matric), prerequisite.
• Relevant Business-related tertiary qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the property/business: construction/development.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience specific to the building and hardware retail industry.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of local property and retail development market.

• Skilled in conducting commercial negotiations, facilitating agreements, and managing conflict.
• Firm understanding of financial statements, particularly cash flow statements and financing options.
• Ability to undertake and interpret financial feasibility studies.
• Thorough knowledge of leasing and contracts.
• Ability to interpret demographic data.

• Strong negotiating skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• High level of integrity and reliability.
• Ability to work independently.
• Exceptional communication and relationship building skills.
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Ability to listen, consult, motivate, encourage, and influence others.
• Emotional maturity and resilience is essential.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Driver’s licence essential.

• Ensure that the company has a strong presence in the property development industry, and has an opportunity to find great sites.
• Evaluate prospective sites on a Macro and Micro level.
• Present selected sites to Regional Committee for Group Membership approval.
• Finalise lease agreements and secure selected sites for development.
• Interview and evaluate prospective retailers.
• Oversee the facilitation of sale of existing stores.