Principal Specialist Retail Format & Partnerships

SasolZA

22 days ago

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Job title : Principal Specialist Retail Format & Partnerships

Job Location : Gauteng,

Deadline : November 03, 2025

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Purpose of Job

Drive the Convenience Retail ( CR) strategy by guiding the store formats, store space and lay-out activities of Sasol Convenience Centres ( SCC’s). Develop and Maintain strategic partnerships with retail, food and other ancillary partners to enhance business opportunities and drive revenue growth. This should align with the Customer Value Proposition of the various locations to complement and grow CR income and increase the volumes of the Fuels business. Collaborate with the Category Team, Operations and Network Teams to manage the external service providers to monitor project execution according to set time-lines, standards and budgets.

Key Accountabilities

Manage all space design and layout activities for Sasol Group Sasol Convenience Centres (SCC’s) across all geographies to optimize the strategic use of space, influence the customer experience and maximize sales.

Guide the development of SCC’s store design ideas in line with market trends and maintain proper understanding of the customer flow and common shopping patterns within the defined customer segments.

Analyze consumer data to gather key insights serving to enhance the strategic use of SCC’s space and maximize profitability.

Acquire key information about potential projects, discuss requirements in details and set project schedules.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, research and external sources to develop store design concepts and strategies.

Conduct site visits and assessments to gather information on store layout, space utilization, and customer flow.

Create detailed store layout plans, including floor plans, fixture placement, and signage.

Direct coordination of space design and layout contracts with external suppliers by evaluating cost estimates, bid proposals and negotiating and awarding contracts.

Oversee ongoing space design and layout projects performed in-house or by contract, by reviewing plans and design documents including contract working drawings and specifications; and monitoring the proper allocation of resources.

Perform frequent site visits during construction, and conduct pre- and post-occupancy evaluations.

Review the use of materials and costs against set budgets, and manage the sourcing products, e.g. fittings, furniture, lighting, finishes, decoration and dressing in line with budget allocations.

Remain abreast with key trends and new developments in the space and layout design, merchandising solutions and optimization techniques.

Identify and establish mutually beneficial relationships with potential partners, focusing on strategic relationships in order to grow CR Revenue.

Critically evaluate the benefits of the partnership in order for CR to optimize income and amplify the value proposition

Performance Tracking – Strict KPI management of the partnership performance from Pilot to roll out stage .

Cross – Functional collaboration with internal stakeholders ie sales, Marketing, Category Teams, network , franchisees and partners to ensure alignment around the business objectives

Conduct Partner Quaterly Reviews for performance Management and adhoc meetings to review site development progress

Manage the Brand Tool Kit – Review, update and socialize with stake holders

Provide commercial and operational inputs to shape the legalities of Partner collaborative agreements.

Formal Education

University Bachelor’s Degree

Post Graduate Honours Degree (will be an added advantage)

Min Experience

12+ years relevant experience

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