**ITALY NETWORK DEVELOPMENT MANAGER **ROLE MISSION**:Drive the **optimization of Amplifon's geographical footprint **by strategically implementing the most profitable and effective retail mix. Identify and execute the appropriate **store formats** tailored to each location, ensuring **maximum market penetration** and **operational efficiency**.
The goal is to create a balanced and sustainable retail network that **maximizes revenue potential**.
- Lead development plans execution and effectiveness through well-defined KPIs, by keeping a strong focus on profitability down to the single store level.
- Plan and execute new **openings, transfers,



and closures** ensuring continuous network performance improvement with successful processes on a store-by-store basis.
- Drive, develop, and implement all **country-level projects** related to store network development
- Consistently **monitor and analyze the business potential** of various geographical regions, including defining ideal staffing levels for the network and prioritizing recruitment needs.
- Assess the existing store network and **identify opportunities** for expansion.
- Design the most effective development plans to **capitalize on new commercial opportunities**, selecting the optimal retail mix for each area and defining the most suitable store formats
- Continuously evaluate **competitors' strategies**, including their market penetration, organizational structure, and store formats to predictively develop the best store network strategy.
- Take full ownership of the network development **budget**, managing resources effectively to achieve strategic goals.
- **Guide** and align **Sales field force**, mainly Area Managers, to ensure effective implementation of retail **network strategies**.
**Technical Skills / Experience**
- Experienced business development professional in Retail Industry




- Commercial awareness and experience in using data to drive improved performance and business expansion
- Strong analytical and computer skills
- Property Management Experience
- Experience of managing projects liaising with internal and external stakeholders
- Results focus and decision making