Development Executive Attractive Salary and Benefits, Company Car/ Allowance, Bonus Scheme 36.5 Hour week Hybrid - Newtownabbey Who are we? Henderson Group encompasses Henderson Retail, Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We are a family-run and owned leading N.I. company who employ over 5,500 staff and were placed 5th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2024. Henderson Wholesale is a leading Wholesaler in Northern Ireland and supplies goods to over 450 stores across various brands such as SPAR, EUROSPAR and VIVO. We source from local farmers, growers and producers and are proud to contribute to our local economy and environment. We achieved Gold accreditation against the Investors in People standard framework in 2023 in recognition of people management excellence and our commitment to investment in people.? A look into the role As a Development Executive within the Customer Proposition Commercial Development team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of Henderson Groups retail estate. This is a highly visible, commercially focused role where you will assess new store developments, extensions, relocations and other investment opportunities, building robust commercial cases that directly inform senior leadership decision-making. You will work closely with colleagues across Retail, Property, Finance and Acquisitions, contributing to decisions that influence how and where the business invests. The role offers exposure to a broad range of projects, the opportunity to develop strong commercial judgement, and a clear platform to grow within a developing commercial function. Joining us as a Development Executive you will: Assess retail development and investment opportunities, providing clear, evidence-based recommendations on commercial viability and next steps. Build sales, margin and cost forecasts to support opportunity evaluation, combining data analysis with market insight and professional judgement. Produce high-quality commercial papers within agreed timescales, clearly identifying key risks, sensitivities and opportunities. Work collaboratively with subject matter experts across the business to develop accurate and well-informed cost assumptions. Present findings and recommendations to a range of senior stakeholders, confidently communicating complex analysis in a clear and compelling way. Lead post-project reviews, identifying drivers of under- and over-performance and ensuring learnings are embedded into future assessments. Build and maintain strong working relationships across functions within the Henderson Group, supporting effective collaboration and decision-making. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, tools and ways of working through the use of technology and insight. Skills for Success To be successful in this role, you will bring strong commercial acumen, analytical capability and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders. The minimum criteria youll need are: A good standard of education, including a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English. At least five years relevant experience within a supermarket or convenience food business, either in a wholesale or retail environment. Strong commercial and financial awareness, with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable recommendations. Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills, with experience presenting to more senior stakeholders. A good understanding of the Northern Ireland supermarket and convenience retail market. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously, providing clear and timely updates. The ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities in a fast-paced commercial environment. A full, current UK or Irish driving licence. T he Attributes youll need include: The ability to influence and collaborate effectively with a wide range of internal stakeholders. A proactive mindset, with the confidence to take initiative and ownership of work. A thorough and structured approach, seeing tasks through from inception to completion. A willingness to challenge existing ways of working and propose creative, practical solutions. Strong attention to detail, balanced with the ability to see the bigger picture. A clear appetite to develop professionally and grow within the business. It is desirable if you have: A third-level qualification. Relevant experience working within the Northern Ireland retail or wholesale market. Strong analytical experience, providing data-led insight to support commercial decision-making. Previous experience assessing development, investment or growth opportunities. Are we right for you? As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by. Ambition? We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better. Customer First? We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities. Teamwork? We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills. Integrity? We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity. The Reward The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business supporting defibrillator installations and school sports days. In the last year Henderson group staff and retail stores raised over £1 million for charity partners. You will have the balance necessary to enjoy your job and your life. We will help you to feel proud of what you do and achieve.? And we will be here to celebrate your success. Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment.? We value employee development and heavily invest in our people. Benefits include market competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Perks Offers/Discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more. This is a full-time position working 36.5 hours per week. Working hours will be 8:45am-4:45pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-3:45pm Friday. Hybrid and flexible working arrangement available. Please note this role will require the successful applicant to make occasional visits/business trips away from home. Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Sunday 4th January 2026. We are an equal opportunities employer. Skills: Commercial awareness Retail Retail Management Project Planning Data Analysis Benefits: Performance Bonus Company Vehicle Pension Fund Travel Allowance