Retail Development Specialist

**Joining the Metcash Family** At Metcash, you’re **_part of something bigger_**. You get all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support. Australian Liquor Marketers (ALM) is the Liquor wholesale division of Metcash. We are the largest wide range wholesaler to the independent liquor trade. Being part of something bigger in the ALM team is all about making a huge difference for the local retailers, businesses and communities we service. And while you’re championing successful independents, the wider Metcash family is behind you with a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, and make your mark. **About the Opportunity** We have an exciting opportunity to join ALM as a Retail Development Specialist. The role of Retail Development Specialist is responsible for delivering Metcash’s “Best Store In Town” Strategy. This entails executing the instore development and redevelopment of IBA Stores within VIC. Your ability to negotiate and liaise with third party tradespeople, along with your commercial and project management ability will be integral to your achievement. **In this Role** - Manage the store new development process within the IBA customer base within VIC - Deliver budgeted refurbishments within the agreed timeframes and budgets - Deliver genuine best in class retail layouts and innovation - Communicate frequently / progress reporting with all key internal and external stakeholders - Work closely with suppliers / retailers to ensure professional execution of developments - Work with BDM team to “prospect” future greenfield and suitable development sites **You’re Likely a Match If** - Proven experience in Project Management and managing customers / suppliers - Sound knowledge of the retail Liquor channel and broader retail market - Effective communicator - People Management skills - Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to quickly forge mutually beneficial working relationships - Ideally some experience in retail fit out / merchandising **Life in ALM at Metcash** Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year. Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually. An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities. 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers. Proudly awarded “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”. Recognised as 45th in the global "Equileap Top 100" for initiatives on gender equity. - ️A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2022- 2023 Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia. Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, “Our Local”. **About Us** Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue 1 exceeding $18 billion in FY23. We’re also an ASX top 100 listed company. We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars. **_ Join us and be part of something bigger_** LI-CV1 INFLA We are the largest supplier of liquor to independently owned liquor retailers and the largest broad range liquor wholesaler in Australia. ALM supplies over 12,000 liquor customers. In addition to supplying liquor stores, ALM incorporates a specialist on-premise liquor division that supports bars, pubs, restaurants and hotels. Through our network of 14 distribution centres located in each State and territory in Australia, we support independent businesses with a competitively priced and extensive liquor range, delivered through our cost effective and efficient supply chain.