Working with internal stakeholders across the end-to-end new store opening process to ensure we are continually advancing our store presence. This fixed-term role will see you leading, coordinating, and executing new store openings, store closures, and temporary moves within the new store delivery team framework.
The Role You Could Play:
Lead all aspects of the end-to-end new store opening process, including new stores, store flips, closures, and pop-ups, focusing on leadership, coordination, and execution. This includes managing critical paths, overseeing on-site setup, and handling post-opening support activities.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, vendors, and suppliers to ensure new store openings are delivered on time, to standard, and within budget.
Identify and address process inefficiencies affecting store setup, working with stakeholders to drive, develop, and implement ongoing improvements.
Guide stakeholders through tactical risk mitigation and issue resolution to achieve the best possible project outcomes.
Partner with and coach key stakeholders, retail field leadership, and store teams involved in implementing changes related to the store opening pipeline.
Maintain a centralized, up-to-date repository of all documents related to new store openings, including on-site materials, critical paths, Confluence guides, and engagement meetings.
Please note: This is a fixed-term opportunity contracted for 18 months.
Travel is an integral part of this role, and you will be required to perform your duties in the field across Australia and New Zealand, as dictated by project locations and support requirements.
What You Will Bring:
You have an entrepreneurial mindset and are a natural leader with an ability to influence and inspire teams to execute! You focus on improving processes and initiatives that promote better ways of working.
In addition to your passion for customers and team, you will be focused on finding outcomes and supporting those within your leadership to land projects on time, with skills including:
Excellent communication skills with a strong ability to lead, influence, engage, and inspire stakeholders to drive collaboration and alignment.
Highly organized and able to navigate a dynamic working environment with changing priorities.
Previous leadership or management experience.
Able to autonomously drive outcomes and manage workload while working remotely in other markets.
Demonstrated experience in retail leadership, project management, and/or operations support.
Ability to work autonomously, efficiently, and with initiative.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Highly attentive to detail with a process-driven mindset.
Your Life At MECCA
While we are focused on our #CustomerFirst mantra, we know that wouldn’t be possible without an incredible team guided by our MECCA values and motivated every day to be solutions-focused, innovative, collaborative, and adaptable, with a bit of fun along the way!
Our team benefits include:
Professional development programs and digitized learning offerings.
Health and well-being initiatives.
Reward and recognition programs.
Access to bonus and incentive programs.
Quarterly product allowance.
Up to 40% discount for yourself and immediate family, subject to company policy.
There are many other ways you’ll be made to feel part of the MECCA story as we love to celebrate, surprise, and delight our team.
To learn more about life at MECCA Brands, follow us on LinkedIn at MECCA Brands or @lifeatmecca. For current opportunities, visit http://www.mecca.com.au/careers.
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