Assistant Store Development Manager

1 day ago

Ho Chi Minh City, Việt Nam Watsons Vietnam Toàn thời gian
Watsons Vietnam is looking for an Assistant Store Development Manager to support our store network expansion and future growth. This role is primarily focused on Site Expansion & Property Acquisition, with responsibility for identifying commercially viable locations, managing landlord negotiations, and coordinating store development projects from site evaluation through to opening. JD
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Key Responsibilities
• Identify, evaluate and secure potential locations for new store expansion.
• Conduct market and site feasibility assessments, including catchment, traffic, competition, visibility and commercial potential.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with mall developers, landlords, property owners and leasing agents.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering rental terms, lease conditions and key contractual terms.
• Prepare site proposals, investment analysis and recommendations for management approval.
• Manage and coordinate the end-to-end development process across Legal, Finance, Design, Construction and Operations.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets and key deliverables through store handover and opening.
• Support construction coordination to ensure progress, quality, safety and compliance. JD
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- Assistant Store Developmen… What We’re Looking For
• Around 5+ years of relevant experience in Site Expansion, Property Acquisition, Retail Leasing, Store Development or related areas.
• Proven hands-on experience in site sourcing and landlord/lease negotiation.
• Strong exposure to shopping malls and commercial retail locations.
• Experience managing store development projects from site selection through fit-out/construction and opening.
• Good understanding of Vietnam’s commercial real estate and retail market.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation, stakeholder management and project management skills.
• Good command of English and Vietnamese.
• Willing to travel when required. JD
- Assistant Store Developmen… Preferred Background Experience from Retail, Beauty, Fashion, F&B or other consumer-facing businesses is highly relevant. Candidates with experience in Luxury / Premium brands or international retail environments will be an advantage, particularly those with strong exposure to major shopping malls. Construction expertise is not required to be highly technical — we are looking for someone who can effectively coordinate construction delivery while remaining strong in Site Expansion and Project Management.