Lidl GB Northfleet, England, United Kingdom
Overview
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£62,000- £90,000 per annum | 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Company Car.
Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re assertive, adaptable, and always willing to go the extra mile. Just like you. This is an exciting opportunity for you to be responsible for the expansion and management of our portfolio in East Sussex and Kent, where you will be involved in the full asset lifecycle from initial site identification, negotiation, and acquisition of land/sites. You will lead a professional team through the planning process to obtain satisfactory consents, support the construction phase, and ongoing asset management. You will develop relationships with key third parties such as landlords, tenants, local authorities, agents, and developers.
This exciting role includes ownership of the full development and planning processes from concept to completion, requiring exceptional communication and negotiation skills, the ability to multi-task, and to meet tight deadlines. We offer opportunities for progression, with the right training to help you thrive and succeed in your Lidl career. In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, plus a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside Lidl.
Please note you will be expected to be in our Gravesend (Northfleet) Property Office or in your patch a minimum of 3 days per week. This role internally is called Senior Acquisitions Consultant.
What you’ll do
* Identifying, negotiating and acquiring freehold and leasehold deals to build new stores – you will enjoy creating opportunities
* Undertake site inspections, development appraisals, manage site, legal and planning due diligence on all opportunities
* Manage planning applications life cycle from original submission, through to consent and discharge of conditions
* Ownership/leading all expansion, relocation and improvement projects to our current infrastructure
* Developing and maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, agents, landlords, tenants and developers
* Driving the full development and planning process from initial concept to final completion
* Real estate management of our freehold and leasehold assets
What you’ll need
* A self-starting drive to succeed, a get up and go attitude
* Degree-level education (2:2 minimum) ideally in a relevant discipline
* Exposure to retail acquisitions, land buying, commercial property or town planning is essential for this role
* Ideally MRICS qualified
* A well networked individual with refined negotiating skills
* Sound commercial property and legal acumen
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* A highly analytical mind
* The ability to multi-task and handle conflicting deadlines
* Strong Microsoft Office skills
* A full driving licence and the flexibility to travel throughout the UK
What you’ll receive
* 35 days holiday (pro rata)
* 10% in-store discount
* Sabbatical
* Company Car
* Pension scheme
* Plus, more of the perks you deserve
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Business Development and Sales
* Industries: Retail
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