Merchandise Manager/ Special Projects/ Retail DevelopmentDevelop channel marketing strategies and promotions, in-line with Trading Terms, and managing categories.Responsible for the planning, development, management & implementation of specific special projects, for key organizational initiatives, & any cross-functional operational activities. Responsible for ensuringthat all projects are implemented in a timely manner, & that are consistent with the business priorities, budgets & project requirements.Implementation and Development of the new UCB MyLocal Store Retail Convenience brand nationally.Trade Show Management and Special Events.Key responsibilities and accountabilities:1. Plan and co-ordinate promotional activities with agreed budgets, product mix andtimescales as per Trading Terms, following UCB Promotional Processes.2. Maintain designated Product Range including Range Reviews, Price File Maintenance andPlanograms.3. Maintain and foster relationships with UCB Trade Partners4. Develop ideas and create retail offers that will be of benefit to UCB, Members and TradePartners.5. Maintain and develop existing and new members, through appropriate propositions andrelevant internal liaison, to optimise business growth.6. Monitor and report on activities and submit to Line Manager as per the weekly plannerand diary management7. Liaise and attend meetings to perform duties and aid business development and submitcontact reports.8. Negotiate Trading Terms and Support Agreements.9. Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and share relevant reports andinformation.10. Record, analyse, report and administer according to systems and requirements.11. Communicate, liaise, and negotiate internally and externally using appropriate methods tofacilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships.12. Floor plans, store designs, concept store implementation and new retail opportunities.

ResponsibilitiesEnsure the establishment & continued growth of the Lucky 7 brand initiatives, as well as secure ongoing wholesale supply for Metcash Food & Grocery.Achieve budgeted P&L results.
Achieve purchase compliance & new member targets for Lucky 7 network.
Research & continually develop the offer & site standards for Lucky 7.
Develop & maintain close contact & working relationships with Metcash State Convenience teams, key suppliers, Lucky 7 retailers & key account groups.Coordinate Metcash merchandise & marketing departments to achieve promotional plan outcomes. Planning & development of monthly Lucky 7 & C-Store Promotional programs. Assist in developing category core range and planograms in line with market trends and new line developments. Which are then implemented and ranged across existing & new retail developments.
Coordinate, plan & manage the Lucky 7 new digital web site platform.Manage, coach & develop 3 State business managers.Monthly business performance reviews with General Manager C-Store.Planning & organising Metcash display stands at the annual Convenience & Impulse trade show, plus the Metcash IGA Supermarket & Convenience Expo.

ResponsibilitiesManage and deliver an increasing consistent high operational standard of retailing amongst independent retailers that benefits both the business and retailers.Management of Retail Consultants: Utilise people management techniques and team effectiveness skills to ensure staff deliver the planned objectives and achieve the targeted results.
Drive team focused culture among Lucky 7 convenience stores
Ensure the integrity of the Lucky 7 Brand is maintained & protected
Achieve purchase compliance and new member targets for the Lucky 7 network.
Ensure the Lucky 7 network is compliant to alliance agreement.
Manage Project Network Clean up strategy. Coordinate MF&G merchandise and marketing departments to achieve plan outcomes.
New business Growth & Refurbishment: Oversee G2 branding installations and existing customer upgrades. 
Network maintenance and development: Manage all operational aspects.Develop and maintain close contact and working relationships with State Convenience, State Sales Managers and field team for MF&G Convenience QLD.Network with suppliers at a state level to build working relationships for 
Lucky 7.Conduct Regional meetings twice a year with key MFG Convenience personnel, Suppliers & L7 members. Ensure all stores are signed up to ABS Retail touch Point of Sale Systems and Scan Data capabilities.

ResponsibilitiesDevelop a new business pipeline to achieve new business goal of 5 compliant sites per month with sites to be a good fit for the Lucky 7 Brand & proven ability to meet compliance targets.
New business pipeline to be above 20 at all times.
Develop and manage personal pipeline of multi-site new business opportunities for Lucky 7 in-store installations.
Manage onsite branding of sites and ensure branding is achieved for all new sites within the target timeline.Manage QLD L7 Retail Consultant