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As a Retail Business Partner for our New World Brand, you’ll work alongside stores to strengthen performance across key areas. These include financial results, operational effectiveness and customer experience. You’ll provide guidance and support to help New World stores achieve their business targets while maintaining high standards across the brand. This is a hand – on, relationship-driven role where you’ll use data, systems knowledge and operational expertise to identify opportunities, influence change and support stores to continually improve.
Job Responsibility
Support stores with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to achieve EBITDA outcomes
Analyse SAP, sales, and operational data to identify trends and highlight improvement opportunities
Provide guidance on stock management, inventory processes, and system use to support accurate and efficient store operations
Assist in the optimisation of online shopping, workforce planning, and front‑of‑store execution to improve productivity
Contribute to the implementation of new systems, equipment, and store initiatives, including refurbishments and ownership transitions
Requirements
Experience in grocery retail, or a strong understanding of the commercial drivers within a retail environment
Ability to interpret financial and operational data and translate this into clear, practical actions
Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships while confidently challenging stakeholders when required
A continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on identifying opportunities and driving better outcomes
Exposure to SAP, stock management and online retail operations advantageous
Ability and willingness to travel regularly across the South Island
Nice to have
Exposure to SAP, stock management and online retail operations advantageous
Ability and willingness to travel regularly across the South Island
What we offer
Flexible working
Additional paid parental leave
Free period products
Financial health checks
Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family after a qualifying period