Retail Architect - Maternity Cover Fidenza

Retail Architect - Maternity Cover
Fidenza
Emilia Romagna, Fidenza

About the role

As our Retail Architect, internally named Retail Development Manager, you are responsible for all matters related to shop-fit and store opening in the Village. You will be working closely with Brands and across the business on a wide range of activities including shop-fit orientation, communications with Brands on compliance, information collection and plans, communications with internal teams, manage external parties and manage concurrent projects.

The role is offered on a full-time maternity cover contract and is hybrid.

**Key responsibilities

The key responsibilities of this role will include some or all the following.

**BRAND-SPECIFIC

- Brand Orientation: visits/ briefings/ supply of all information relating to shop-fit (i. e. Works Manual, local services, etc);

- Carry forward the fit-out process for new openings;

- Carry forward the re-merchandising / re-fit programme;

- Action post-opening snag lists as appropriate;

- Ensure that proper and complete information is issued by Brands to Value Retail for approval of plans, samples etc. ; check Brands' plans and distribute internally for comments - obtain approvals from relevant team members;

- Schedule all visits from Brands in co-ordination with other departments: reporting & follow-up; schedule and take part in all site meetings with Brands - provide minutes;

- Enhance shop-fit quality to achieve standards of excellence, focussing on all details;

- Ensure that internal works are executed by Brands in accordance with Italian building regulations;

- Ensure that internal works are executed by Brands in accordance with Value Retail internal regulations;

- Ensure that Brands comply with statutory requests from Value Retail and local authorities: warranties, insurances, permits, local fire regulations, etc. ;

- Facilitate effective communication systems with all contractors, project managers and maintenance suppliers, and monitor progress of works on-site ensuring that the works schedule is adhered to;

- Manage local Blueprint project;

- Manage sustainability projects at local level and/or from Central Services i. e. GRESB

- Support local Special Projects if requested by the senior RD manager;

- Manage flow of information between Senior Retail Development Manager and external consultants including appointments, plan submittals, timing, billing, etc. ;

- Support the relationship with local authorities i. e. the Town Hall technical office;

- Act as a go-between the local authorities (Town Hall, Fire Brigades, H&S exc. ) and Brands, ensuring timely communication on any issues arising;

- Keep Brands informed and up-to-date on all local codes and building regulations;

- Facilitate the acquisition of services from local utility companies.

**INTERNAL SYSTEMS

- Co-ordinate and communicate to all relevant departments on all shop-fit related issues i. e. timings, changes etc. ;

- Keep track of and forward all invoices relating to shop-fit works to the Accounts department;

- Devise new systems and procedures to facilitate the shop-fit process and improve where possible the existing;

- Liaise and check with the Commercialisation and Legal departments on all issues relating to shop-fit;

- Assist weekly conference calls with other team members at FV;

- Support the local team on requests for drawings relating to units or special projects;

- Address all administrative issues relating to retail development and compile related documentation.

**About You

We are looking for an experienced individual who can display the following skills:

- At least 5 years' experience in the business - proven project management capability and ability to manage several projects concurrently

- Ability to communicate at all levels (orally and in writing)

- Ability to draft policy documents

- Computer literate: use of AutoCAD, MS Project and other standard Windows software

- Exposure to European / international companies

- Eye for detail

- Italian and English essential - other European languages optional

- Disciplined, stress-resilient, organised, deadline-driven, trustworthy, responsible, discreet, proactive and a team player

- Able to deal with Italian authorities and aware of all relevant rules and regulations

- Comprehensive knowledge of the store opening process

- Architecture background

- Negotiation skills

Contratto di lavoro: Tempo determinato

Durata contratto: 12 mesi

Benefit:

- Buoni pasto

- Cellulare aziendale

- Computer aziendale

- Convenzioni aziendali

- Lavoro da casa

- Parcheggio libero

- Sconti sui prodotti o servizi dell'azienda

- Supporto allo sviluppo professionale

Orario:

- Dal lunedì al venerdì