<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Head of Retail Development</strong></span></p><div class=""><p class="" data-end="572" data-start="314"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Zachary Daniels are proud to be supporting a leading organic and sustainable food business in launching their first owned retail stores with the ambition to grow into a national cluster. </span></p><p class="" data-end="572" data-start="314"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong class="">The Opportunity</strong></span></p><p class="" data-end="932" data-start="594"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">We are seeking a highly entrepreneurial Head of Retail Development who has a passion for fresh food to lead the full end-to-end launch of new stores. The successful candidate will be personally responsible for delivering every aspect of the store rollout, from site acquisition and property negotiations, to shop fit, ranging, merchandising and marketing.</span></p><p class="" data-end="1170" data-start="934"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">You will be building processes as you go and shaping the retail model from the ground up. There is no large corporate support team success depends on your ability to get things done, think commercially and problem-solve on the fly.</span></p><p data-end="1196" data-start="1172" data-section-id="164ueu3"><span class="" style="font-size: 8pt;">Key Responsibilities</span></p><ul class="" data-end="1745" data-start="1197"><li class="" data-end="1260" data-start="1197" data-section-id="knuxe3"><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Identify, secure and negotiate leases for new retail sites</span></p></li><li class="" data-end="1338" data-start="1261" data-section-id="90ye41"><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Manage store design, shop fit and operational setup from start to finish</span></p></li><li class="" data-end="1435" data-start="1339" data-section-id="vo3gpi"><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Develop ranging and merchandising strategies, particularly for fresh and perishable products</span></p></li><li class="" data-end="1503" data-start="1436" data-section-id="1u4mkor"><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Plan and execute store launch marketing and customer engagement</span></p></li><li class="" data-end="1575" data-start="1504" data-section-id="15xa20z"><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Oversee budgets, timelines and KPIs for all development activities</span></p></li><li class="" data-end="1681" data-start="1576" data-section-id="4lzvk6"><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Work closely with supply chain, operations and commercial teams in a practical, solution-focused way</span></p></li><li class="" data-end="1745" data-start="1682" data-section-id="1jxnnoh"><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Build and lead a small core team as the store cluster grows</span></p></li></ul><p class="" data-end="1922" data-start="1747"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">This role of Head of Retail Development requires someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and can lead from the front, managing both strategy and execution.</span></p><p data-end="1945" data-start="1924" data-section-id="la9i1k"><span class="" style="font-size: 8pt;">Candidate Profile</span></p><p class="" data-end="2022" data-start="1946"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">The ideal candidate for the Head of Retail Development will be:</span></p><ul class="" data-end="2534" data-start="2023"><li class="" data-end="2122" data-start="2023" data-section-id="140yfj4"><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Experienced in fresh food retail or grocery, ideally with hands-on store development experience</span></p></li><li class="" data-end="2221" data-start="2123" data-section-id="g65unc"><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Proven ability to launch new stores independently without relying on large support structures</span></p></li><li class="" data-end="2302" data-start="2222" data-section-id="ukstt0"><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Highly practical and solutions-oriented, comfortable problem-solving on site</span></p></li><li class="" data-end="2393" data-start="2303" data-section-id="1o9la63"><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Commercially astute, with experience managing budgets, timelines, and performance KPIs</span></p></li><li class="" data-end="2473" data-start="2394" data-section-id="rt925r"><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Confident making strategic and operational decisions in a small, agile team</span></p></li><li class="" data-end="2534" data-start="2474" data-section-id="6gi93u"><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Passionate about sustainable, organic or ethical retail</span></p></li></ul><p class="" data-end="2566" data-start="2536"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Typical backgrounds include:</span></p><ul class="" data-end="2786" data-start="2567"><li class="" data-end="2658" data-start="2567" data-section-id="1ia5an5"><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Senior Retail Development Manager or Head of Retail at grocery or specialty food brands</span></p></li><li class="" data-end="2713" data-start="2659" data-section-id="1fa858y"><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Operations leads with experience in store openings</span></p></li><li class="" data-end="2786" data-start="2714" data-section-id="6f5d7p"><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Entrepreneurs or consultants with hands-on retail rollout experience</span></p></li></ul><p data-end="2799" data-start="2788" data-section-id="1btpjp8"><span class="" style="font-size: 8pt;">Package</span></p><ul class="" data-end="2952" data-start="2800"><li class="" data-end="2851" data-start="2800" data-section-id="11isif8"><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Salary: £75,000 - £100,000, based on experience</span></p></li><li class="" data-end="2879" data-start="2852" data-section-id="6433hl"><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Performance-based bonus</span></p></li><li class="" data-end="2952" data-start="2880" data-section-id="fc1zx1"><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Potential involvement in future store expansion and cluster strategy</span></p></li></ul><p class="" data-end="3131" data-start="2954"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">This confidential position as Head of Retail Development represents a rare opportunity to shape the retail presence of a growing and successful organic brand from the ground up.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">BH35769</span></p></div></dd>