At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting retail projects at petrol stations while travelling and collaborating with diverse teams.
- Company: Dynamic company focused on operational excellence and customer experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company car, generous holiday, and health support.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that values diversity and offers growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in retail while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in project delivery and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Shops Project Manager to lead retail and operational projects across our network of petrol stations. This is a field-based role requiring regular travel, working closely with site teams, suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Given the travel requirements of the role, the successful candidate will ideally be based in or around the Southeast.
About the Role
Reporting to the Retail Director, you will manage and deliver retail projects that support business growth, operational excellence and customer experience. You'll lead and support the Retail Merchandiser, oversee the Mystery Motorist programme, and help drive consistency, compliance and retail standards across our network through coaching, training and support for operational teams.
We're interested in hearing from people with a range of experiences and backgrounds. If you can demonstrate many of the qualities below, we'd encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement.
What You'll Bring:
- Experience delivering projects, initiatives, or improvements in a retail, operational, multi-site, or customer-focused environment
- Able to build positive relationships and influencing stakeholders
- The ability to organise competing priorities
- Experience leading, coaching and mentoring of teams
- Problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead retail and operational projects from planning through to successful implementation, ensuring milestones, resources and critical paths are effectively managed
- Work collaboratively with Operations, Property and third-party suppliers to ensure successful project delivery
- Manage project plans, timelines, resources, and critical paths
- Lead, support, and develop the Retail Merchandiser, ensuring the successful delivery of retail projects and initiatives
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor project implementation and standards
- Manage the Mystery Motorist programme and associated reporting
- Analyse project outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with company standards
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Company Car
- 25 days annual holiday (in addition to your 8 paid bank holiday days)
- A contributory pension scheme with matching rates
- Simplyhealth – Cashback Dental and Optician Health plans
- Employee Health & Wellbeing support.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our company. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
Shops Project Manager in Slough employer: RONTEC Roadside Retail Limited.
RONTEC Roadside Retail Limited. is an excellent employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering 25 days of annual holiday and a contributory pension scheme. With a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion, the company fosters a dynamic work culture where proactive individuals can thrive while directly supporting the Operations Director in enhancing business performance.
Contact Details:
RONTEC Roadside Retail Limited. Recruitment Team
