Ahold Delhaize USA · 14 hours ago
Manager Location Research
Scarborough, ME
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $181K/yr
7+ years expAhold Delhaize USA is a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, encompassing several leading grocery brands. The Manager of Location Research is responsible for conducting feasibility studies for supermarket real estate development, providing sales forecasts, and collaborating with senior management to support strategic growth initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Thoroughly evaluates market dynamics including competitive demographic and economic factors; identifies and evaluates potential supermarket sites and acquisition candidates, selects best strategy for entering or expanding a market
Designs and conducts a wide range of location research projects
Prepares a concise analysis and presents recommendations to senior management
Enlists support for recommended strategies, as necessary, in various areas of the company including senior management
Lead/Participate in strategic regional projects, as needed (i.e. new formats, Merchandising rollout projects, competitive field research, etc.) Collaborate cross functionally with Real Estate, Legal, Investment Analysis and Retail leadership to execute corporate development plans
Lead a team of Site Location resources primarily dedicated to a specific geography
Initiate communication and associated research to Management on anticipated competitive threats within the geography
Review, discuss, present and recommend ongoing research projects to Brand Presidents, Sr. Management, Investment Analysis, Real Estate, governance approval bodies and other retail and corporate teams
Participate and support company store portfolio optimization efforts
Work with peer geography leaders to lead and drive innovation, change management and best practice implementation across all ADUSA banners
Strategically and tactically participate in and support M&A activity
Is the regional competitive expert for budgeting and three-year sales projections
Serves as expert on competitive Brand Strategy and activities in selected markets
Keeps abreast of forecasting technology and methodologies
Develop accurate, consistent forecasts for multiple possible locations under multiple possible competitive scenarios
Accurately estimate competition sales and predict competitive changes
50% travel on average, juggle multiple priorities, supervise and train others
Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in GIS, Urban Planning, business, social sciences or statistics or equivalent relevant experience
Minimum of 7-10+ years in retail site location research; with 5+ years using GIS for market research or geo-demographic analysis
Leadership experience
GIS platforms such as ArcView or MapInfo., Power BI, Microsoft Suite including MS Access, Alteryx, AI
High degree and confidence in Math, Analytics and GIS systems
Strong presentation and written skills and the ability to influence without authority
Strong analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written skills
Strong presentation skills
Preferred
Master's Degree in Market Research, Data Science or GIS preferred
Extensive knowledge covering retail and supermarket industry business practices and trends
In-depth experience using various GIS, forecasting tools, especially gravity, reverse analogue, and new AI modeling
Company
Ahold Delhaize USA
Ahold Delhaize USA provides retail media solutions for brands to advertise to grocery shoppers across ADUSA brands using data-driven tools.
10001+ employees
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