Retail Projects Director

Near Swindon, Wiltshire | £80,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Bonus | Permanent | Hybrid (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home) | International Travel

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Retail Project Director to join a growing business based near Swindon.

You'll take strategic ownership of high-profile client projects and accounts, working with multinational retail clients, global suppliers and manufacturers to deliver commercial growth, operational excellence and long-term client relationships.

International travel is essential, so a full UK driving licence and valid passport are required.

• £80,000 per annum + car allowance and bonus.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Hybrid working: 3 days office-based / 2 days home-based.
• Flexible working depending on business and client requirements.
• International travel opportunities.
• Senior-level responsibility across major retail projects and client accounts.

• Take commercial ownership of key client projects and accounts from development through to delivery.
• Develop account strategies to support client retention, revenue growth and margin improvement.
• Act as the senior point of contact for key clients and build strong, long-term relationships.
• Manage commercial development and pricing of new products and projects with global suppliers and manufacturers.
• Select, manage and develop suppliers based on quality, cost and delivery requirements.
• Oversee product and design development, ensuring projects meet client briefs and are fit for purpose.
• Identify opportunities for account growth, cross-selling and upselling.
• Monitor KPIs, budgets, revenue and profitability, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Lead client review meetings and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Manage pricing reviews, contract variations, renewals and commercial negotiations.
• Support tenders, new business opportunities and contract mobilisation.
• Identify and manage commercial, contractual and operational risks.
• Prepare forecasts, account plans and performance reports.
• Work closely with design, finance, supply chain, project management and operational teams.
• Ensure projects meet agreed timescales, costs and deliverables.
• Ensure supply chain activities comply with relevant FSC, EUDR, UKTR and EUTR regulations.

• Significant experience in commercial project delivery at Director or senior management level.
• Proven experience delivering major projects for multinational retail clients, ideally internationally.
• Strong track record managing key accounts and delivering revenue and margin growth.
• Extensive experience managing complex client relationships.
• Proven commercial negotiation, tendering and contract management experience.
• Strong supplier and manufacturer management experience.
• Experience in product or project development and global sourcing.
• Strong understanding of supply chain operations.
• Experience working cross-functionally with design, finance, supply chain and operational teams.
• Experience managing commercial, contractual and operational risk.
• Knowledge of FSC, EUDR, UKTR and EUTR regulations.

• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic decision-making abilities.
• Experience managing budgets, profitability and commercial KPIs.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commercially driven approach focused on client retention and account growth.
• Ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities within an international environment.

If you're an experienced Retail Project Director, Project Director, Commercial Project Director, Account Director or Client Director looking for a senior commercial opportunity near Swindon, apply today with your up-to-date CV or contact Acorn by Synergie for more information.

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