RONTEC Roadside Retail Limited.
Shops Project Manager
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Shops Project Manager - Field-Based
We are looking for a Shops Project Manager to lead retail and operational projects across our network of petrol stations. This is a field-based role requiring regular travel, working closely with site teams, suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Given the travel requirements of the role, the successful candidate will ideally be based in or around the Southeast.
About the Role
Reporting to the Retail Director, you will manage and deliver retail projects that support business growth, operational excellence, and customer experience. You'll lead and support the Retail Merchandiser, oversee the Mystery Motorist programme, and help drive consistency, compliance, and retail standards across our network through coaching, training, and support for operational teams.
We're interested in hearing from people with a range of experiences and backgrounds. If you can demonstrate many of the qualities below, we'd encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement.
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What You'll Bring:
- Experience delivering projects, initiatives, or improvements in a retail, operational, multi-site, or customer-focused environment
- Able to build positive relationships and influencing stakeholders
- The ability to organize competing priorities
- Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring of teams
- Problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead retail and operational projects from planning through to successful implementation, ensuring milestones, resources, and critical paths are effectively managed
- Work collaboratively with Operations, Property, and third-party suppliers to ensure successful project delivery
- Manage project plans, timelines, resources, and critical paths
- Lead, support, and develop the Retail Merchandiser, ensuring the successful delivery of retail projects and initiatives
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor project implementation and standards
- Manage the Mystery Motorist programme and associated reporting
- Analyse project outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with company standards
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What we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Company Car
- 25 days annual holiday (in addition to your 8 paid bank holiday days)
- A contributory pension scheme with matching rates
- Simplyhealth – Cashback Dental and Optician Health plans
- Employee Health & Wellbeing support.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our company. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
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