Principal Specialist Retail Format & Partnerships

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Job Req Id

9962

Closing Date

15 October 2025

Ome

MSA: Energy Marketing & Sales

Location

Sandton

Purpose Of Job

Drive the Convenience Retail ( CR) strategy by guiding the store formats, store space and lay-out activities of Sasol Convenience Centres ( SCC’s). Develop and Maintain strategic partnerships with retail, food and other ancillary partners to enhance business opportunities and drive revenue growth. This should align with the Customer Value Proposition of the various locations to complement and grow CR income and increase the volumes of the Fuels business. Collaborate with the Category Team, Operations and Network Teams to manage the external service providers to monitor project execution according to set time-lines, standards and budgets.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage all space design and layout activities for Sasol Group Sasol Convenience Centres (SCC’s) across all geographies to optimize the strategic use of space, influence the customer experience and maximize sales.
• Guide the development of SCC’s store design ideas in line with market trends and maintain proper understanding of the customer flow and common shopping patterns within the defined customer segments.
• Analyze consumer data to gather key insights serving to enhance the strategic use of SCC’s space and maximize profitability.
• Acquire key information about potential projects, discuss requirements in details and set project schedules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, research and external sources to develop store design concepts and strategies.
• Conduct site visits and assessments to gather information on store layout, space utilization, and customer flow.
• Create detailed store layout plans, including floor plans, fixture placement, and signage.
• Direct coordination of space design and layout contracts with external suppliers by evaluating cost estimates, bid proposals and negotiating and awarding contracts.
• Oversee ongoing space design and layout projects performed in-house or by contract, by reviewing plans and design documents including contract working drawings and specifications; and monitoring the proper allocation of resources.
• Perform frequent site visits during construction, and conduct pre- and post-occupancy evaluations.
• Review the use of materials and costs against set budgets, and manage the sourcing products, e.g. fittings, furniture, lighting, finishes, decoration and dressing in line with budget allocations.
• Remain abreast with key trends and new developments in the space and layout design, merchandising solutions and optimization techniques.
• Identify and establish mutually beneficial relationships with potential partners, focusing on strategic relationships in order to grow CR Revenue.
• Critically evaluate the benefits of the partnership in order for CR to optimize income and amplify the value proposition
• Performance Tracking – Strict KPI management of the partnership performance from Pilot to roll out stage .
• Cross – Functional collaboration with internal stakeholders ie sales, Marketing, Category Teams, network , franchisees and partners to ensure alignment around the business objectives
• Conduct Partner Quaterly Reviews for performance Management and adhoc meetings to review site development progress
• Manage the Brand Tool Kit – Review, update and socialize with stake holders
• Provide commercial and operational inputs to shape the legalities of Partner collaborative agreements.

Formal Education

University Bachelor’S Degree

Post Graduate Honours Degree (will be an added advantage)

Min Experience

12+ years relevant experience

Required Personal And Professional Skills

LC_Commercial AgilityLC_Business OwnershipLC_Drives InnovationTC_Business AcumenLC_External FocusTC_Business Case PreparationTC_Process OptimisationLC_Customer CentricityTC_Commercial AcumenLC_CollaborativeLC_InspirationalLC_Builds TalentLC_Developing SelfLC_PartnershipsTC_Compliance ManagementLC_Delivery Excellence

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success.  Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals.  Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan.  This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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