Network Developer Specialist

Main Purpose:Development, management and execution of country retail network plan in line with the retail business strategy. Evaluation, development, execution and administration of all retail projects.Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:Key Responsibilities:Deliver outstanding performance in supporting retail department (Fuels, Lubricants and Non-Fuel) in finding and negotiating new network sites (NTIs and NTPs) in line with the country network plan.Deliver outstanding performance in supporting retail department with supply/lease agreement renewals and disposal plans.Maximising opportunities within the existing network along with achieving HSSE, Financial and Operational targets.To ensure that objectives related to Real Estate and Retail Community village programmes are achievedTo ensure full implementation of the company policy and procedures in execution of land/property acquisitions, new builds, refurbishments, renewals, improvements and disposal programs.Motivates (Business Case development) all capital investment programmes and execution of disposal plansTrack project implementation in close liaison with Operations/Construction, Finance, Procurement, and Retail teams. Periodic meetings with all related partners and departments to gain an understanding of issues and finding solutions to deliver projects on time, safely and in line with company policies and procedures.Post Investment Analysis of Retail projects and support in closure of any identified gaps between planned and actual performanceRequirements:Mandatory Education: Tertiary education in Business Administration, Engineering or relatedExperience: At least 3 years working experience in retail commercial management.Time spent within the fuel industry, project management and network development is an advantage.Experience and understanding of management analysis and reporting. Skills: English language and local language.High level of commercial and financial acumen.High level of proficiency with MS Office.Program and project management.Competencies:InnovativePlanning and organizingImplementerAnalytical abilityJudgementProblem-solving and decision makingCommunicate with clarity (Internally & externally. Written & oral)Collaborating with othersRelationship managementResults drivenAbility to manage multiple projectsManaging ambiguityEmbracing change and transformationKey Relationships and Department Overview:Key Relationships:Internal – Retail Manager, Territory Managers, Country Management Teams, Regional Network Planning Manager, Regional Convenience Manager, Marketing Teams, Regional Maintenance Teams, Operations Teams (HSE and Maintenance), Country Business and Financial Planning teamsExternal – Government agencies, Local councils, Property/ Real Estate companies, Property developers, Retail Partners, Suppliers, local communities