At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-profile retail projects and build strong client relationships.
- Company: Dynamic company near Swindon with international reach.
- Benefits: £80,000 salary, car allowance, bonus, and hybrid working.
- Other info: Flexible working and opportunities for career growth in a vibrant environment.
- Why this job: Take charge of exciting projects and travel internationally while making an impact.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in project delivery and managing key accounts.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 80000 £ per year.
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Retail Project Director to join a growing business based near Swindon. You'll take strategic ownership of high-profile client projects and accounts, working with multinational retail clients, global suppliers and manufacturers to deliver commercial growth, operational excellence and long-term client relationships. International travel is essential, so a full UK driving licence and valid passport are required.
What We Offer
- £80,000 per annum + car allowance and bonus.
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Hybrid working: 3 days office-based / 2 days home-based.
- Flexible working depending on business and client requirements.
- International travel opportunities.
- Senior-level responsibility across major retail projects and client accounts.
Key Duties
- Take commercial ownership of key client projects and accounts from development through to delivery.
- Develop account strategies to support client retention, revenue growth and margin improvement.
- Act as the senior point of contact for key clients and build strong, long-term relationships.
- Manage commercial development and pricing of new products and projects with global suppliers and manufacturers.
- Select, manage and develop suppliers based on quality, cost and delivery requirements.
- Oversee product and design development, ensuring projects meet client briefs and are fit for purpose.
- Identify opportunities for account growth, cross-selling and upselling.
- Monitor KPIs, budgets, revenue and profitability, implementing corrective actions where required.
- Lead client review meetings and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Manage pricing reviews, contract variations, renewals and commercial negotiations.
- Support tenders, new business opportunities and contract mobilisation.
- Identify and manage commercial, contractual and operational risks.
- Prepare forecasts, account plans and performance reports.
- Work closely with design, finance, supply chain, project management and operational teams.
- Ensure projects meet agreed timescales, costs and deliverables.
- Ensure supply chain activities comply with relevant FSC, EUDR, UKTR and EUTR regulations.
Requirements
- Significant experience in commercial project delivery at Director or senior management level.
- Proven experience delivering major projects for multinational retail clients, ideally internationally.
- Strong track record managing key accounts and delivering revenue and margin growth.
- Extensive experience managing complex client relationships.
- Proven commercial negotiation, tendering and contract management experience.
- Strong supplier and manufacturer management experience.
- Experience in product or project development and global sourcing.
- Strong understanding of supply chain operations.
- Experience working cross-functionally with design, finance, supply chain and operational teams.
- Experience managing commercial, contractual and operational risk.
- Knowledge of FSC, EUDR, UKTR and EUTR regulations.
Retail Projects Director employer: Acorn by Synergie
Acorn by Synergie is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values safety and professionalism on construction sites. With opportunities for growth and development, employees can enhance their skills while enjoying a competitive hourly rate and a consistent Monday to Friday schedule in the vibrant community of Caerphilly.
