National Role | Competitive Salary + Company Car + Bonus + Healthcare Cash Plan
Are you passionate about creating outstanding retail experiences, developing profitable store formats and delivering innovative retail solutions?
At Certas Energy, we're looking for an experienced Store Development Manager to take ownership of our growing retail estate and help shape the future of our convenience and food-to-go proposition.
This is a highly visible national role, offering the opportunity to influence store layouts, product ranges, supplier relationships and major retail development projects across our network.
About the Role
Reporting into the Retail team, you'll play a pivotal role in developing and enhancing our company-owned retail estate while supporting wider retail growth initiatives across the business.
Working closely with Operations, Engineering, HSE, Marketing and key suppliers, you'll drive improvements that enhance the customer experience and deliver commercial growth.
This is a predominantly field-based role with approximately 80% of your time spent visiting sites, attending supplier meetings and leading projects across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
Retail Development & Store Refits
- Lead retail development and refurbishment projects across the estate.
- Support store segmentation strategies to optimise customer experience and profitability.
- Deliver retail space transformation projects including food-to-go concepts, branded partnerships and store format developments.
- Coordinate shopfitters, merchandising teams and contractors during project delivery.
Category Management & Product Development
- Develop and implement planograms and merchandising standards.
- Conduct regular category and range reviews.
- Identify emerging retail trends and bring new products and concepts into the business.
- Attend trade shows and supplier events to source innovative products and retail solutions.
- Manage relationships with key suppliers, including Spar and other category partners.
- Work closely with supplier account managers to maximise sales opportunities and promotional effectiveness.
- Negotiate and deliver commercial initiatives that improve profitability and customer choice.
Stakeholder Management
- Partner closely with Operations teams to ensure successful implementation of retail initiatives.
- Collaborate with Engineering, HSE and Marketing colleagues on store development projects.
- Influence and engage stakeholders across multiple functions and locations.
- Identify opportunities for new retail concepts across the estate.
- Support food-to-go expansion projects involving brands such as Costa, Subway and other strategic partners.
- Evaluate opportunities to maximise value from existing retail space and improve site performance.
About You
We're looking for an individual who combines strong commercial awareness with hands‑on retail expertise.
You'll likely come from a background such as:
- Convenience Retail
- Forecourt Retail
- Service Station Operations
- Food-to-Go Retail
- Grocery Retail
- Multi‑Site Retail Operations
- Retail Development
- Category Management
You'll also bring:
- Experience managing multiple retail locations.
- Strong category management and merchandising knowledge.
- Experience developing planograms and product ranges.
- Proven supplier management and negotiation skills.
- Experience delivering store refurbishment or development projects.
- A proactive, commercially focused mindset.
- Willingness to travel extensively across the UK and stay away from home when required.
Why Join Certas Energy?
- Be part of an evolving retail strategy.
- Exposure to exciting food-to-go and convenience retail initiatives.
- Work with leading retail and FMCG suppliers.
- Significant autonomy and ownership.
- Competitive salary and company car.
- Opportunity to make a real impact on the future direction of our retail proposition.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Certas Energy, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and able to bring their whole selves to work.
We know that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions and improved outcomes for our customers and colleagues. That's why we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
We are an equal opportunities employer and make all recruitment decisions based on skills, experience, potential and business needs. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments for candidates who require additional support.
Regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socio‑economic background or any other protected characteristic, you'll be treated fairly, with respect and given every opportunity to succeed.
Join us and help shape the future of energy and retail in an environment where everyone belongs.
Retail Development Manager in North East employer: Certas Energy
Certas Energy is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Larbert where safety and compliance are at the forefront of our operations. With a strong commitment to employee development, competitive benefits including a company car and private medical insurance, and a culture that values inclusivity and teamwork, we empower our staff to thrive and make a meaningful impact in the energy sector. Join us to lead innovative routing strategies and enhance operational performance while being part of a supportive community dedicated to excellence.
