SPAR Programme ManagerA Senior Role in the SPAR Team reporting directly to the SPAR Sales Director, the purpose of the SPAR Programme Manager is to work with and support the SPAR Retail Advisory Team to implement key elements of the SPAR business strategy. Working with the Regional Managers and SPAR Retail Operations Advisors (ROA) supporting them developing store specific plans and objectives. The Programme Manager will also play a key role in delivering business improvement projects for SPAR.Key objectives:Working with the senior SPAR management team on roll out of key commercial initiatives across the SPAR estateLead instore space planning initiatives to maximise the range, innovation and sales of all projects undertakenSupport Regional Managers and Retail Operation Advisors to maximise the sales and profitability in refits and new stores as they happenSupport Regional Managers and Retail Operation Advisors in maximising sales & profitability on all projects undertakenEffective and time reporting on all initiatives and specific KPI'sDeliver professional presentations and updates both internally and at SPAR customer facing events regularly as requiredIdentify and report on business opportunities and threats as requiredWork with the SPAR team to identify growth areas and target new locations for SPAR store recruitment nationallyDevelop strong customer relationships with a specific focus on multi-site / group retailersIdentify opportunities in multisite/group retailer to grow sales and profitabilitySupporting the Retail Advisory Team and to deliver best in class operational advice to retailers.Support Retail Advisory Team and SPAR Retailers to implement best practice in store and back-office procedures to maximise sales and retailer profitability.Available to take the lead on specific projects as required.Represent company at events / functions as required.Participate in cross-functional teams, as requested. Provide information to the company on local market activities.Positively project the company and the benefits of partnership at all times.The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:Relevant previous experience of retail store managementExcellent people management skillsExcellent written & verbal communicationsStrong influencing and interpersonal skillsStrong computer & analytics skillsProject management experience