At MECCA,we’reon an exciting growth journey, expanding our store network and bringing our unique retail experience to more customers than ever before.Our stores are at the heart of everything we do, and this role plays a key part in bringing them to life
We’re looking for a dynamic,highlyorganisedand solutions-focusedNewStore ProjectLeadtosupportthedelivery of our new store pipelineacross Australia and New Zealandon an 18-month contract.
Travel is an integral part of thisroleand you willbe requiredto perform your duties in field across Australia and New Zealand (as dictated by project locations and support requirements).
The Role You Could Play:
Reporting into the New Store Delivery Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of new store openings,closuresand pop-ups, ensuring projects are executed seamlessly, on time and to MECCA’shigh standards You will:
Lead the end-to-endnew storescritical path across all project phases, from planning through to post-opening
Partnerwith teams across the businessto drive alignment, communication and delivery against timelines and budgets
Provide on-site leadership for store set up, opening and post-openingsupport
Manage project tracking, reporting and documentation to ensure consistent execution
Identifyopportunities for continuous improvement across tools,processesand delivery
What You Will Bring:
You are someone who brings a proactive, solutions-focused approach to project and operations work and thrives in a fast-paced, field-based environmentIdeally, you will bring:
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and align teams
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Experience delivering retail,operationsor project-based work (store openings highly regarded)
A hands-on approach with strong problem-solving and analytical capability
High attention to detail with a process-driven mindset and passion for continuous improvement
Your Life At MECCA
Whilst we are focused on our #CustomerFirst mantra, we know that wouldn’t be possible without an incredible team that is guided by our MECCA values and motivatedeach and everyday to be solutions focused, innovative, collaborative and adaptable, and have a bit of fun along the way!
Some of our other team member benefits include:
Professional development programs and first-class digitised learning offering
Health and well-being initiatives
Reward and recognition programs
Access to quarterly product allowance
Generous discount for you and your immediate family (subject to company policy)
There are also so many other ways in whichyou’llbe made to feel part of the MECCA story as we love to celebrate, surprise and delight our team along the way.
To learn more about life at MECCA Brands, follow us on LinkedIn at MECCA Brands or @lifeatmecca, and for all current opportunities, visit:
http://www.mecca.com.au/careers
Since our very first day in 1997, our purpose has been to enable our customers to feel and look their best by offering them the world’s best line-up of beauty and skin-care brands (+ more), coupled with exceptional service. Fast forward to today, and we have over 5,000 MECCA team members across 100+ retail stores throughout Australia and New Zealand, a rapidly growing online business, two Distribution Centres, and a bustling Support Centre in the heart of Melbourne working to deliver on our purpose every single day.
Our ongoing growth is fuelled by opening new stores and reaching new customers, launching new products, and harnessing the latest technology to constantly innovate and evolve our concepts, experiences, and service offerings. Whether you join MECCA in one of our Retail stores, our Support Centre or our Distribution Centre (DC), you will be an integral part of the MECCA family.
Our Retail Store teams are known for their energy, passion and expertise; bringing MECCA to life and helping us deliver on our purpose across four unique concepts – MECCA Cosmetica, MECCA Maxima, MECCA and our online stores (mecca.com.au and meccabeauty.co.nz).
Working in our Support Centre will give you the opportunity to be part of high-impact, cross-functional projects, where you will get to immerse yourself in cutting-edge technologies and market-leading innovations. Not only do we work with over 150 of the best global beauty brands, we also develop, produce and distribute MECCA’s very own signature line of products. From supply chain to digital design, from software development to strategy, and everything in between, we are looking for diverse people from all backgrounds to continually challenge our way of thinking.
Last but certainly not least, our rapidly expanding DC teams are the backbone of our operations and are key to the delivery of a seamless customer experience through online fulfillment and ensuring our stores have the right products at the right time.
