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Location Planning Manager, Mid Counties Cooperative, Warwick

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The Midcounties Cooperative have an exciting opportunity to join our established Acquisitions team providing an effective and efficient service to our Operational Groups.

As Location Planning Manager you will prioritise and manage location planning requirements for the Society’s expansion plan for all of our operational groups. By setting a targeted expansion plan, you will successfully focus resource on the right sites, forecast accurate sales for new store and extensions, understand current and new store performance including the impact of competitor openings.

• Be an expert on the landscape, population and demographic change across the target trading area, with good general knowledge of the remainder of the UK
• Develop and maintain the expansion plan for the Society’s trading groups in order to identify and prioritise target locations for new site search activity
• Identify drivers of store performance; define model location criteria for existing and proposed trading formats

Reporting into the Acquistions Manager this is a permanent opportunity offering a salary of £40,000 – £45,000 per annum.

To apply for this role you will need to be ideally qualified in Geography, Economics or Town Planning.

Your must also obtain a current driving licence.

You can download the full job spec here for Location Planning Manager Mid counties Cooperative

Please forward any applications to stewart.howe@midcounties.coop

Retail Consultant, Harper Dennis Hobbs, London

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HARPER DENNIS HOBBS


Harper Dennis Hobbs (HDH) are an independent real estate practice focused on retail property, both in the UK and internationally. The company totals over 40 members of staff who work in offices on Regent Street, north of Oxford Circus.

HDH deal with every facet of retail real estate, primarily focusing on retailer acquisitions for some of the world’s most famous brands. Departments include UK agency, investment, leisure, general practice, travel retail, offices and retail consultancy.

HDH are a growing business, fiercely independent and acknowledged throughout the industry for our integrity, professionalism and for providing market leading advice.

THE RETAIL CONSULTANCY TEAM

The Retail Consultancy team at HDH specialises in providing retailers with bespoke advice on store portfolio management and location strategy. Statistical-rigour is at the heart of what we do: we forecast store performance, allowing retailers to de-risk expansion strategies. Together the team has many years of experience in the field, having advised a number of prestigious retailers in both the UK and global markets, including Marks & Spencer, Nike and Subway.

The team also advises landlords and investors on both existing and new retail developments. For example, assessing the demand for different sectors of retail, and recommending the appropriate size and format of a new shopping centre.

Operating as a distinct arm of the business, the Retail Consultancy team offers independent, market-driven advice.

THE ROLE

Job Title: Retail Consultant
Reports to: Director of Retail Consultancy
Location: London Regent Street (close to Oxford Circus tube)
Experience: 1 year or more in a location planning role or similar

Role Purpose

This is an important role, working as a retail consultant to advise both retailers and landlords on profitable strategies. The job will involve a varied mixture of analytical analysis alongside more qualitative work, including writing reports, attending meetings and presenting findings to clients. The applicant will need to enjoy both managing their own projects and working closely with others.
The analytical side of the role will involve frequently working with data in Excel, research and data gathering from internet sources, and mapping of data using Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Training and support will be provided but a years’ prior experience in a location planning or similar role are required.

An interest in retail is essential; the successful applicant will need to keep up-to-date with the latest trends in retail and show an enthusiasm for these developments.
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Key Responsibilities

  • To analyse data, such as store turnovers, often using regression analysis or other statistical techniques to spot trends.
  • To interpret, display and explain data in a simple way that makes sense to the client and provides insight.
  • To contribute to structuring and pulling together the content of presentations to clients.
  • To be competent with using GIS to visually display geographical data.
  • To conduct desk research and pull together a range of relevant data from different sources (both subscribed and from the internet).
  • To go out and research a retailer or sector in the field both within the UK and abroad.
  • To present to clients, project sales and potential international travel.

Person Specification

  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met.
  • Maintains a positive attitude towards routine tasks
  • Accurate and exceptional attention to detail
  • Pro-active and enjoys working autonomously and as part of a wider team
  • Confident and assertive where required
  • Sociable and outgoing
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients
  • Ability to deal with an, at times, high pressure environment with tight deadlines

Skills Required

  • Degree in Geography or another relevant degree.
  • A mathematical and analytical mind, GIS skills a benefit, a real passion for retail and genuine interest and understanding of the retail environment now and in the future.
  • Good IT skills – Excel and Powerpoint to a high standard in particular, and other general office tools e.g. Outlook, Word
  • Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing
  • Any foreign language skills (particularly European languages) a benefit but not essential, as is willingness to travel on occasion in the UK and potentially abroad.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please provide a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role and a CV by 1st May 2015. Successful applicants will be invited to interview.

Applications should be sent to: Andrew Metherell, Senior Retail Consultant Email: Andrew.Metherell@HDH.co.uk

Deadline – 30th June 2015

Retail Location Planning Consultant at GMAP Consulting, Leeds

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GMAP LogoCallcredit Information Group (Callcredit) is a rapidly growing UK and international consumer information management and insight business. Growth brings with it opportunities. GMAP Consulting (GMAP), Callcredit’s long established and respected retail location planning specialist team, is very much part of this growth, having recently established an office in Shanghai. To support this growth, GMAP is looking to strengthen its consultant team and seeks an experienced professional who can help us achieve our ambitious future plans.

The Job

Location Planning Consultant, GMAP Consulting, Callcredit Information Group, Leeds.

The Team

Callcredit’s GMAP team, with headquarters in Leeds and offices in Tokyo and Shanghai, specialises in retail location analysis and planning and has a proven track record working in partnership with national and international retailers across a range of sectors and international markets.

The Role

GMAP is recruiting an experienced location planning professional to undertake a role combining retail consultancy with our clients, technical leadership and analysis for project delivery and the promotion of our location planning capabilities within the retail sector.

Key Tasks and responsibilities

  • Working on projects, applying analytical and technical skills
  • Responsibility for managing timely and accurate project delivery
  • Managing analysts within project teams plus a role in developing the capabilities of the wider team
  • Leadership in preparation of project/client reports and associated findings and recommendations
  • Client-facing role in project delivery (UK and international)
  • Supporting role in business development and promotion of our capabilities


Required knowledge and experience

  • Full understanding of location planning methodologies
  • Strong technical ability and desire to develop our capabilities further
  • Experienced user of GIS software, statistics and database (T-SQL)
  • Familiarity with geo-demographics
  • Analytical and problem solver with ability to interpret / apply / present findings
  • Structured, organised and process orientated
  • Ability to work effectively within both a team environment and independently
  • Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and manage time effectively
  • Ability to communicate with clients and understand their needs (written and oral)
  • Educated to degree level with Maths A-level or minimum GSCE A-B

To apply for this position please send your CV to Vicky Hester on Vicky.Hester@callcreditgroup.com

Location Planning Analyst, Morrisons C-Stores, West London / Bradford

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Morrison LogoWe are currently recruiting for the role of Location Planning Analyst to join our Location Planning Team, as we accelerate our expansion into the convenience market.

Over the past 18 months we have developed the M-Local concept and have now opened 12 convenience stores.

We are now building a team to step change our rate of store openings in 2013 as well as develop the infrastructure and processes suitable for a scaled convenience business.

What will I do?

  • Provide strategic insight to help define the Morrisons network strategy at both a macro and micro level, making recommendations for both new site requirements and existing store developments.
  • Produce detailed analysis in order to formulate sales and impact forecasts and conduct thorough investigation into factors that may affect any recommendations.
  • Work cross functionally to provide key recommendations in the form of Board reports for capital investment decisions.

What skills and qualifications do I need?

The person who gets the job will ideally:

  • be highly analytical and have a good understanding of the key driving factors in location planning and a thorough understanding of the UK retail (preferably food) market, geography and demography
  • have the ability to communicate well, explaining complex issues in a straightforward manner to a variety of audiences
  • be able to cope with a demanding (and often pressured) workload
  • have recent experience of data and spatial analysis in a retail environment and will have a proven track record in sales forecasting
  • have some experience in using spatial tools such as GIS systems and geo-databases such as Alteryx

How do I apply?

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Please send an up-to-date CV to:

Neal Stevenson
Head of Location Planning
neal.stevenson@morrisonsplc.co.uk

Retail Consultancy – Associate Director at CBRE

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1. Introduction

An exciting opportunity to join CBRE Limited’s rapidly expanding Retail Consultancy Group as an Associate Director has emerged. This role offers a significant opportunity to take on considerable responsibility and autonomy to materially grow the business with both existing and new clients.

Background to CBRE

CBRE Limited is the world’s leading commercial real estate services firm. With approximately 30,000 employees, the company serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 300 offices worldwide. The company’s core services include property sales, leasing and management; corporate services; facilities and project management; investment management; capital markets; appraisal and valuation; research; and consulting.

Background to the Retail Consultancy Group

The Retail Consultancy Group has been in place at CBRE for over 2 years and is run by Jonathan De Mello. An opportunity now exists to add to the existing team of 7 successful consultants and analysts.

Current services for retailers, private equity companies and banks include:

  • Network optimisation, location planning and strategy – on a single and multi-country basis
  • Store turnover and P&L modelling
  • Site assessment, feasibility and cannibalisation studies

Current services for retail property investors and developers include:

  • Independent acquisition, development and disposal due diligence
  • Expert scheme leasing and marketing support, including
    • Consumer–led tenant mix optimisation strategies
    • Marketing battleground analysis and strategy

A considerable amount of the team’s revenues are from clients based outside the UK, as well as UK-based occupiers and investors.

2. The Role:

Reporting to Jonathan De Mello (Head of Retail Consultancy) the role would suit a true strategic/management consultant, as it would involve a combination of sales, project management, project delivery, and client presentations.

Duties:

  • Winning new business from both existing and new clients, with an overall personal sales target of £300k+.
  • Developing and presenting effective project proposals to prospective clients.
  • A solid knowledge of the retail and property sectors, in terms of both retailer and property performance.
  • Contributing significantly to retail consultancy projects – writing reports and delivering the results to the client.
  • Managing a team of analysts on sizeable projects in order to deliver reports on time and to client expectations.
  • Developing new in-house research tools, and identifying new ways to exploit existing data.
  • Working alongside the team to identify, develop and execute a marketing strategy to underpin the continued development of CBRE’s retail advisory services.
  • Attending and eventually presenting at conferences /events to raise awareness and discuss CBRE’s retail offering.
  • Making presentations both internally and to clients to demonstrate report findings and conclusions.

3. Candidate Specification

Qualifications: – 2.1 degree classification in a numerate/analytical course – e.g: Economics, Geography etc. Desirable – Postgraduate qualification.

Experience and Consultancy Skills: – A minimum of 5 years commercial experience and a demonstrable knowledge of current issues facing retailers and property investors, ideally at a consultancy/advisory firm.

Sales skills: – Achievement of a personal sales target of £300k+. Sales acumen and the gravitas to confidently present to clients are key. Ideally you will already have a network of clients that value and trust your work, and have secured sales of considerable value from these clients.

Technical Skills and Computer Literacy: – Retail analysis capabilities with accurate and exceptional attention to detail. Must be able to conduct and manage analysis projects, write reports, and deliver to clients explaining findings. The research should include a combination of results from models (gravity/multiple regression etc..) that have been built by you.
Microsoft software and GIS software.
High level of numeracy.

Team Skills: Team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients. Is equally happy to work autonomously. Collaborative style needed. Experience of managing a small team would be helpful.

Personal and Communication Skills: Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Confident and assertive. Sociable and outgoing. Understands and appreciates the importance of confidentiality and integrity. Robust and resilient to cope with the demands of consultancy.

Planning and Organising: Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met. Problem solving and delivering solutions is a key requisite.

Other: – Willingness to travel both in the UK and internationally, occasionally at short notice. Full and clean driving licence. Desirable: Ability to speak more than one language fluently

4. Salary and Benefits

Basic Salary: Dependent on experience, set in line with the market and reviewed on a regular basis.

Bonus: Generous incentivised bonus scheme based on business performance and individual contributions.

Holidays: 25 days allowance per annum. An additional 2 days awarded to be used between the Christmas and New Year period.

Other Benefits include Company Car/Cash Allowance, Life Insurance, Pension Scheme and more

To apply for this job vacancy please contact Jonathan De Mello on +44 (0)20 7182 2640 or jonathan.demello@cbre.com and say you heard about it here!