COMPANY: Navi Group
ROLE: Franchise Manager
LOCATION: Office based - Dublin 22

Navi Group is a privately owned and privately funded Irish organisation comprised of a portfolio of related companies including, Axium Buying Group (Wholesale), CarePlus and StayWell Pharmacies (Retail) and TouchPlus (Technology). With over 90 pharmacies across Ireland and more than 560 pharmacy partners nationally, Navi Group is the largest and most influential retailer of pharmaceutical products in Ireland.

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Franchise Manager to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for;

• Project Management for new Franchise and Silent Symbol onboarding
• Building Macro Layouts for Franchise and Silent Symbol customers
• Ownership of planogram updates, maintenance of planogram schedule, liaising with the commercial team and suppliers to ensure planograms are optimal
• Responsibility, supported by the marketing team, for the build of promotional and seasonal point of sale design to ensure greatest sales increase for members

If you have excellent time management and collaboration skills, with a passion for sales, and the ability to build strong working relationships, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Role specification:

• Responsible for the management of Franchise Gantt, liaising with National Sales Manager to ensure all processes are being followed in a prompt manner to commence onboarding
• Project Management for new Franchise and Silent Symbol Onboarding, ensuring all stakeholders have tasks completed as per timeline
• Liaising closely with the commercial team and suppliers to ensure joint business partnerships are being activated
• Analysing market trends, customer preferences, and sales data to make informed decisions on product selection
• Planning and executing merchandising strategies to optimise product assortments and maximise sales and profitability using planogram software
• Developing and managing merchandising budgets, ensuring effective allocation of resources to drive sales and meet financial targets (e.g. Point of Sale and Christmas)
• Conducting regular store visits and market research to evaluate product performance, identify opportunities, and address any potential issues
• Responsible for ad hoc analytical support to generate and interpret financial and business specific analysis
• Ownership on the implementation of the franchise and silent symbol trade plan
• Responsible for the management of franchise refit suppliers, retail consultants, contractors and associated LTAs for Navi Group
• General promotion of Navi Managed Pharmacy Services Software Solution with customers

Skills/experience specification:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in pharmacy industry
• Primary degree, Business, Marketing or Sales is preferrable
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent conflict resolution, interpersonal skills and ability to build lasting relationships with pharmacy customers
• Exceptional organisational skills and a strong work ethic
• Commercial acumen
• Proficient in excel
• Familiarity with CRM software and sales reporting tools
• Experience with CAD is beneficial