Quest Search & Selection are proud to partner with a multi-site, B2C consumer business.

The role of New Store Acquisitions Manager will be central to delivering our growth strategy, with a strong focus on portfolio expansion for 50 plus stores each year and maximising opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities for this New Store Acquisitions Manager:

• Lead end-to-end property acquisitions, from site identification and appraisal through to lease negotiation and completion.
• Liaise closely with key internal stakeholders including Finance, Retail and HR to ensure all new store openings meet required operational and brand standards.
• Prepare and present new store proposals and investment opportunities.
• Work in partnership with senior leadership to identify and deliver opportunities for expansion and diversification.
• Drive targeted portfolio acquisition strategies in line with business growth objectives.

To be successful in this New Store Acquisitions Manager:

• Ideally having 5 years' + experience in a commercial property or transactional role.
• You must have direct retail, hospitality or leisure experience
• That you have dealt with new store or branch openings and the acquisitions of new sites
• Strong experience negotiating all stages of the acquisition process, including heads of terms, agreements for lease, leases, and occupational specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively at all organisational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results with a strong track record of success.
• Highly resilient, able to perform under pressure, manage tight deadlines, and adapt quickly to change.

The benefits of this New Store Acquisitions Manager:

• 22 days Holidays
• Attractive salary
• Contributory pension
• Discount across the group
• Training & development opportunities
• Flexible work location, with travel to stores and head officers that are based in the West and north of the country. Ideally if you are based in the East or West Midlands this would be more ideal.
• Company car

If this opportunity sounds like you and you feel you have the experience and skill and want to be part of a growing and innovative company, then please apply quoting the reference no. JO-

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.