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Senior Network Planner, Coles, Australia

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Senior Network Planner at Coles, Australia

  • Join a leading Australian retail brand
  • Excellent career growth & lifestyle opportunity
  • Visa sponsorship & relocation assistance to Melbourne

About Coles

We’re one of Australia’s leading retail organisations. For over 100 years, we’ve
been a highly regarded and much loved part of Australian life. And while we’re
immensely proud of our history, we’re also very excited about our future growth.
This is a unique opportunity for you to join some of the greatest minds in global
retail and enjoy the relaxed lifestyle that we’re famous for Down Under.

The job

You’ll be responsible for setting the long term growth strategy for the Coles Group across supermarkets, liquor, fuel and online. Your primary function will be to provide accurate sales forecasts for new store proposals, as well as providing and presenting insights on the retail market to senior managers. The key internal customers for this role stretch across Property, Finance, Store Development, Marketing and Operations.

Your experience

You’ll have previous network planning experience, most likely within a large retail organisation or retail consultancy. Clear demonstration of driving change processes within a team and presenting property proposals to senior managers is key to the success of this role. You’ll also have excellent communication skills and strong GIS and analytical expertise.

Working Down Under

We’ll provide visa sponsorship and relocation assistance to Melbourne – voted the World’s Most Liveable City for the fourth time in a row in 2014 by The Economist’s Intelligence Unit.
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For confidential enquiries please contact either:

Richard Lyness, Head of Network Planning
Phone: +61 408 347 782
Email: Richard.Lyness@coles.com.au

or Sarah Das, Recruitment Specialist
Phone: +61 3 9804 1973
Email: Sarah.Das@coles.com.au

To apply go to www.colescareers.com.au
and enter Job Number 582686.
Closing date for applications is Friday 12 June 2015.

Market Planning Analyst, Starbucks, London

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Job Purpose and Mission

The Market Planning analyst contributes to Starbucks’ success by contributing to the market planning of new and existing stores, consulting with management to define market and real estate development strategies, and developing market-specific assessments and action plans. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Communication and Relationship building –

  • Communicating key projects and supporting the implementation of company programs across cultures, teams and organizational levels

Planning and Execution – Executing operational plans for the work group, and measuring results:

  • Planning and managing business unit and department processes and practices to ensure that programs are aligned with company business goals and objectives;
  • Preparing, communicating and educating client groups and team on changes in policies and practices within the organization;
  • Supporting analytical projects assessing new business development, growth, strategic planning and related business initiatives.

Business Requirements – Providing functional expertise and executing functional responsibilities:

  • Support UK Market Planning & Strategy Manager in delivery of departmental objectives.
  • Creating standardized reports and applications on store and market performance;
  • Advocating enterprise market planning tools such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geo-demographics, data mining and consumer research;
  • Training field real estate teams on the availability and application of market and site analysis tools and processes;
  • Conducting strategic planning research using geo-demographic, consumer and company data regarding market development, store network optimization, site selection, store expansion and renovations or relocations;
  • Provide analytical support of ad hoc and strategic planning analyses to support field real estate development and asset management. This includes statistical analysis and building of multivariate models.
  • Conducting market gap and penetration studies;
  • Assisting field management with identification of appropriate strategies and execution plans to achieve store opening, penetration and sales performance objectives;
  • Overseeing production and process of demographic reporting and analysis services, including documentation and support materials for site and market planning tools in production;

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

The Market Planning analyst we’re looking for has a minimum of 2 years of statistical and site research experience in a retail or related environment.

Must haves:

  • Experienced in using statistical software for analysis of market research data and development of regression and other multivariate models.
  • Experience with using demographic data in retail market, site analysis or marketing research.
  • Experienced in working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Relevant Bachelor degree;
  • Project management experience
  • Ability to develop databases;
  • Ability to perform statistical, mathematical and financial modeling;
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and statistical applications;
  • Familiarity with application of GIS and spatial analysis technology in market research environment;
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen;

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the role and is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties that may be required. Management reserves the right to amend the responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder as dictated by business requirements.

To apply for this position please send a covering email and CV to Belda Osman bosman@starbucks.com

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

Knowledge Exchange Executive – The Said Business School, University of Oxford

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Grade 7: £30,434 – £34,233 p.a. pro rata
Fixed-term until 13 February 2019
Said Business School, University of Oxford
The Saïd Business School, University of Oxford is seeking to recruit a part-time (0.5 FTE) Knowledge Exchange Executive, as part of the newly-established ESRC Consumer Data Research Centre (CDRC), for a fixed term period up until 13 February 2019.

You will be working as part of a small team of full-time faculty, researchers and administrators based in the School’s Oxford Institute of Retail Management, under the direction of the Academic Director of the Institute, who is also an Associate Director of CDRC. You will also work with members of the wider CDRC network in London, Liverpool and Leeds in developing and supporting a programme of engagement designed to enhance the impact of the centre and its data holdings with key stakeholders.

The successful candidate will devise an appropriate series of capacity-building workshops, events and other training to support the goals of the centre, ensuring that these enhance the reputation and reach of the CDRC and produce clearly defined outputs. You will also develop and enhance the communications activity of the CDRC, including authoring or co-authoring working papers, training materials, social media, website or blog content to further the capacity-building aims of the CDRC.

To be considered for this role, you will have evidence of relevant experience and knowledge in the field of consumer behaviour, marketing, retailing, information systems or data analysis. You will also have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the drive and ability to work independently, creatively and collaboratively to support the Centre’s research network.

All applications must be made online.

The closing date for applications is 12noon on Wednesday 15 October.
http://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/school/job-vacancies/knowledge-exchange-executive

Location Planning Analyst, Costco, Watford

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Costco LogoSalary: Excellent Salary and Benefit package

Responsible to: Nick Deeks, Director of International Real Estate

Location: UK Home Office, Hartspring Lane, Watford, Herts WD25 8JS

A vacancy currently exists within the Property team at our UK Home Office for a Location Analyst to take the lead in assisting us to identify new sites for warehouse openings across the UK and Europe.

Costco currently utilises CACI location planning consultancy to assist in making location decisions. We are keen to bring the function in house and to begin to fully utilise the value of the systems and data we possess in support of our expansion plans.

The appointed candidate will help us to understand the sales potential of new sites utilising a range of GeoDemographic and consumer data. In addition, the candidate will create formal reports for review by the Board to assist in making key expansion decisions across the UK and Europe.

In addition to office based analysis you will be required to travel from time to time to proposed sites to qualify their potential on the ground. This will include France and Spain to support Costco’s intended expansion.

We would also be keen to apply the selected candidate’s GeoDemographic analysis skills to assist the Marketing Department to ensure we are reaching our target audience.

The ideal candidate will possess solid analytical skills gained ideally through a couple of years working experience within a location planning or analysis environment but not necessarily limited to retail, as we are keen to consider candidates who possess the key GeoDemographic analysis skills from a range of backgrounds.

  • Strong analysis skills
  • Experience of working with a range of GeoDemographic and non-spatial data
  • Understanding of sales forecasting
  • Solid GIS skills
  • Highly numerate
  • Articulate (verbal and written)
  • Can do attitude and a willingness to learn and grow

This is a fantastic opportunity for a location planning/analysis professional, who is looking to progress their career to join a well-recognised organisation and to help shape the site research and location analysis strategy.

To apply for this vacancy please email your CV to Pam Broadhurst, HR Admin Assistant at Costco Wholesale UK Limited on pbroadhurst@costco.co.uk

Location Planning Consultant, CACI, London

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CACI logo - looking for Location Planning Consultant

Key responsibilities

This is an opportunity to join a technically accomplished team in a wide-ranging role combining technical project work, consultancy services, project management and sales support.

CACI’s location planning team work on a wide variety of projects across the retail, leisure, finance, property and public sectors in the UK and internationally. Project work may include building statistical/mathematical models, using predictive/forecasting techniques and performing in-depth geographical analysis. This ultimately leads to providing recommendations, bespoke analysis and consultancy services to enable our clients to enhance and develop their location and customer strategies.

The ideal candidate’s background will be in an analytical role examining network performance and outlet/branch functions within retail, property, leisure or finance. Hence a good knowledge of the UK geography, statistical modelling techniques and issues affecting high street and consumer led businesses is required.

The role will require good problem solving skills and the ability to be pragmatic and apply knowledge of retail and geography to ensure recommendations are practical and in-line with client objectives. A high degree of client contact will be involved from the offset and therefore candidates should have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and be comfortable presenting to senior audiences.

Core skills, knowledge, experience required

  • Educated to at least degree level in a subject involving practical application of statistical techniques (e.g. geography, applied statistics, operational research, economic, engineering)
  • Interest in pursuing a career in the following areas: location planning consultancy, retail location strategy planning, demographic/customer analysis
  • 2-5 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Excellent Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills (Access is also desirable but not essential)
  • Knowledge of the UK retail landscape/geography
  • Excellent written/verbal English
  • Good presentation skills

Desirable skills and experience

  • Applicants from other non-numerate degree disciplines will be considered if there is evidence of a high level of numeracy (e.g. strong Maths A level)
  • Statistical modelling techniques (an advantage but not essential)
  • Knowledge of SPSS, SAS or SQL is beneficial but not essential
  • Exposure to and/or appreciation of GIS software and its applications is beneficial but not essential

About the business division

The Location Strategy & Analytics team, based in our head office in Kensington, London, is responsible for delivering geographically based analysis and insight to clients. We provide consultancy, tools and recommendations to help our clients develop an optimal locational strategy fitting their customer base, operational requirements, business drivers and company objectives. Projects are typically between a week and 6 months, ranging from performance analysis and customer profiling through to development of fully customised spatial interaction models. We work closely with our clients to ensure we understand their aims and objectives, incorporate their feedback and knowledge, and develop a solution to meet their needs.

To apply please email your CV to Patrick, Tom or James.

Division: Location Planning Group
Manager: Patrick Tate, Tom Hewer, James Stevens
Contact email: Patrick Tate – ptate@caci.co.uk, Tom Hewer – thewer@caci.co.uk, or James Stevens – jstevens@caci.co.uk
Website: http://www.caci.co.uk/careers/view/location-planning-consultant1

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

Site Research Analyst, JD Sports, Bury

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JD Sports Fashion Plc is an international multi-channel retailer operating over 800 stores under a number of fascias.

The JD Site Research team are recruiting for a Site Research Analyst to join their busy and expanding department at Head Office in Bury.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the group’s future store network across the UK and Europe. Your primary responsibility will be to provide detailed and accurate sales forecasts to ensure that capital investment is targeted at opportunities that deliver the optimum return. In addition you
will also undertake a wide range of location and consumer related project work.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

  • 2+ years experience of working within a Retail or Consultancy location planning team.
  • Proven track record in sales forecasting.
  • Full understanding of location planning methodologies and usage of geo-demographics.
  • Experience in the application of analytical tools such as GIS, Alteryrx and SPSS.
  • Ability to communicate (both written and verbal) cross-functionally and to a wide variety of audiences.
  • Excellent team player.

For this role you would need a full driving licence.

Download the full job specification here.

If you are interested in joining the team then please forward a covering letter and a copy of your CV to:

Alastair Browne
Site Research & Development Manager
alastair.browne@jdplc.com

Closing date for applications is Friday 13th September.

JD Sports Fashion PLC is the UK’s leading fashion retailer. The group now trades from over 800 stores across the UK and Europe as JD, BANK, Scotts, Size?, Blacks, Millets, Ceil Gee, Tessuti, Champion (Ireland), Chausport (France) and Sprinter (Spain), offering a wide range of exclusive, fashionable branded and own brand clothing and footwear.

For more information, please visit www.jdplc.com.

GIS and Competitor Analysis Manager, Coles, Australia

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GIS and Competitor Analysis ManagerColes is one of Australia’s leading retail organisations. For almost 100 years, Coles has been a highly regarded and much loved part of Australian life. And while we’re immensely proud of our history, we’re also very excited about the future.

Do you want to work for a GROWTH company in a GROWTH country? If so, Coles has an exciting opportunities to join their Network Planning Team based in Melbourne, Australia.

This is a unique and key role within the Network Planning Team at Coles. This team is responsible for advising where to build new stores and for forecasting how much money they will take.

Leading a team of four analysts the role is both responsible for ensuring that the Network Planning Team have a world class GIS system, and that the wider Coles business has all of the relevant data it needs on stores, catchments, customers and competitors in order to drive better business decisions. The key customers for this role stretch across Property, Finance, Marketing and Operations areas.

The successful applicant will be able to show that they have:

• An excellent track record of developing talent within their role as a line manager.
• Delivered significant improvements to ways of working within the team in a timely manner.
• Shown excellent communication skills to a broad and senior audience.
• World class technical skills in the GIS and Analytical field.

The wider team is responsible for all aspects of Network Planning for the Coles business. This ranges from standalone Liquor stores, to our Fuel/Convenience alliance with Shell, and across a range of different sized supermarkets and superstores.

Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance will be offered to successful candidates.

For confidential enquiries please contact Richard OR Clare:

Richard Lyness, Head of Network Planning
Ph: +61 408 347 782
Email: richard.lyness@coles.au

Clare Phelan, Recruitment Advisor
Ph: +61 3 9829 5336 or email
clare.phelan@coles.com.au

Visit our website and enter job number 560826.

Please note the deadline for applying is 2nd August.