Development Manager: Retail
Bryanston
R1.2 – 1.5 million p.a.

Our client, seeks a dynamic Retail Development Specialist who has specific experience of the entire retail package both in Gauteng and nationwide. They require someone vibrant and ambitious to work with the Development Director across acquisition, through feasibility, planning and delivery. Of absolute necessity are strong, proven relationships within the Retail Fraternity together with a passion for understanding the retail environment.

Key responsibilities:
• The Development Manager will assist the Development Director to deliver projects from site acquisition through to completion. Responsibilities will include
• Managing external consultants, local authorities, statutory bodies and third parties; monitor
• Report on progress
• Advise on unit mix, layout, design, specification, pricing and marketing.
• Feasibility
• Producing and presenting board reports

The Individual:
• The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience of previous retail development projects. ?
• Strong academic and professional track record including a construction/property related degree.
• Thorough understanding of the development process from inception through to completion.
• Detailed knowledge of the SA Retail market with the ability to foresee and capitalise on opportunities ahead as well as tenant mix
• Possess the necessary personal authority to deal effectively with people at a senior level, both internally and externally.
• Self-starter, able to alternate between Leader and Team Contributor; Collaborative, team orientated with a positive and open approach
• Results orientated, with strong commercial and financial acumen and poised and articulate with good presentation skills, both written and oral.