Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you have a background in Retail management overseeing multi-channel service lines? Do you have a passion for service excellence or driving operational efficiency? Well, look no further as we have a great opportunity for a Head of Retail to Join us at Sodexo, you will be responsible for the development of and management of some great household name brands such as Costa, Subway and WHSmith, all operating across the Sodexo estates. You wont just be sitting at a desk, you’ll be working closely with culinary and marketing team’s creating exciting food and beverage offers, launching new retail outlets and introducing innovative third-party concessionaires. If you are a self-motivated, proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same this could be your next role, all you have to do is submit your application!What you’ll doIdentify potential partner brands and collaborate with the food platform to create commercial partnerships.Ensure adherence to company accounting practices, carrying out weekly business forecasts to track budget performance.Analyse account variances and trends with Operations Directors, implementing action plans as needed.Ensure compliance with Sodexo’s Food Safety, Health & Safety policies, and Safeguard audit standards.Control retail costs and expenditure in line with budget, optimise supplier use, and maximise labour productivity.Continuously enhance quality through innovation, monitoring performance against standards and ensuring compliance with SLAs.Ensure full compliance with legislation and trading standards requirements for retail units.Liaise with external catering partners to ensure alignment with the Sodexo brand.Collaborate with the culinary team to develop menu offers across departments.Lead sales bids and retail mobilisations, ensuring they are completed on target and on time.What you’ll bringTrack record of identifying third party partners and developing commercial partnershipsManagement of multiple million pound profit and loss accounts, and budgetsHigh level of commercial acumenDeveloping and implementing Retail strategyStrong retail background operating multiple sites with a national retailerDesign and Implementation of Retail SOP’sFull awareness of marketing tools and up-to-date industry initiatives to drive additional Retail salesOperational knowledge, skills and experience in Retail Management to a world-class standardExperience of client liaison at a high-level Excellent communication skills internally and externally at all levelsResilience to manage multiple tasks and prioritisationSelf-motivated and able to work on own initiative within a team environmentAbility to interpret and utilise financial and commercial informationWhat we offerWorking with Sodexo is more than just a job. You'll be part of a company that values you and provides opportunities to act with purpose and thrive.We offer a salary of £80,000 to £90,000 (depending on experience) plus access to a range of excellent benefits, including:performance-related bonus up to 15%£1,300 flexible benefit fundCar allowance up to £8000Employer pension contributionLife assurance – 1 x annual salary.For more information on all the great benefits Sodexo offer to support you and your loved ones, check out the attached Benefits Guide at the bottom of this advert!Join Sodexo, a global leader in services that improve quality of life, and take your career to the next level in a dynamic and impactful role.Lead with empathy. Belong in Health and Care.We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
