Network Distribution Manager (Melbourne)

We are the global leader in the hearing care retail market, empowering people to rediscover all the emotions of sound. With more than 17,500 people worldwide, we operate through a network of over 9,000 points of sale in 26 countries and 5 continents.In Australia we serve our customers through over 400 clinics. We offer exclusive, all-around, highly customised hearing care solutions and services, guiding our customers through their journey to rediscover all the emotions of sound.We attract, develop, and empower the most talented people to **make more possible** and demonstrate our values every day.**About the Role**The Network Distribution Manager ensures geographical footprint optimisation implemented through the most profitable and effective retail mix and executed through the most appropriate store formats.

The role ensures ideal geographical footprint implementation through the most profitable and effective retail mix and execute through the most appropriate store formats, personnel sizing and business model. The role plans openings, transfers, closures and staffing to improve business performance, maximise penetration and increase profitability. Define target store formats across different locations.**Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities**
- Regularly monitor and analyse the business potential of the different geographical areas, assessing the current store network and highlighting untapped opportunities.
- Define, along with the APAC team and according to regional strategies, the most appropriate development plans to tackle still unmet commercial opportunities, selecting the most profitable retail mix (e.g. direct shops, agents, franchising, etc.) according to the potential of the area and consequently defining the best store formats (e.g. SiS, shop and mini-shops).
- Monitor development plan execution and effectiveness through well-defined KPIs, by keeping a strong focus on profitability down to the single store level (store P&L;).
- Based on the analysis above and according to APAC strategy, plan current openings, transfers and closures, aiming at ensuring continuous network performance improvement and increase profitability.
- Regularly delve into competitors' strategies, penetration, organisation, formats, etc. to predictively develop the best store network strategy.
- Lead, develop and implement all country projects related to store network development.
- Promptly share with the country and regional team any criticality and concerns related to store network development and propose immediate actions.

**About You**
- Experience in a similar role in retail/health services industry
- Knowledge of best practice management within a multi-site, geographically disperse organisation
- Strong exposure and experience in project management
- Retail property leasing and management
- Team management and leadership
- High proficiency using MS Office Suite
- Knowledge and understanding of the hearing aid industry is desirable

**What's on Offer**
- Amplifon training, career, and learning development opportunities
- A day off to celebrate your Birthday!
- Yearly flu vaccinations
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Free Hearing Aid for you, 50% discount for immediate family members, and 30% for other family members and friends
- Discounted Private Health Insurance and other benefits and products
- Employee referral bonus when you introduce your friends and family to Amplifon
- An opportunity to join a global market leader, and a fun, vibrant, and highly experienced team

**APPLY NOW**...we would love to hear from you!As an employer who embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity, we encourage persons of all ages and backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians, to apply Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qnbvf