Entity:
Customers & Products
Job Family Group:
Retail Group
Job Description:
bp is an integrated energy company whose purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. But we can’t do it alone. We’re a diverse team of engineers, scientists, traders, and business professionals determined to find answers to problems that must be solved. We believe that our teams are strengthened by diversity. We invite applications from all suitable candidates regardless of your gender, race, sexual orientation, or neurodiversity.
Purpose of the role
The Senior Business Manager role reports to the Senior Manager Retail and Convenience and is responsible for the performance and development of Business Managers and Store Managers within allocated regions. The role holds direct responsibility for safety, people, compliance, commercial and brand performance.
Key Accountabilities
Champion safety and compliance across the network, including responsibility for incident investigations and recommendations at a senior level within the Ops team
Achievement of region-based P&L, ensuring sales margin and EBITDA targets are achieved
Development of Business Managers and Store Managers, ensuring they have the skills, knowledge, and capability to perform their roles effectively
Development of region-based people plan in conjunction with the Senior Manager Retail & Convenience
Development of Operations strategies in support of/to deliver on broader retail strategies
Support the development of regional structures to get the best people and commercial outcomes for the business
Senior Ops leader within the NZ Retail business, providing thought leadership in safety, engagement and commercial delivery
Management and leadership of employment/disciplinary issues for senior site roles/when escalated
Ops-based projects as required
Essential Skills and Experience
Strong direct/indirect people leadership capability with a proven track record of achieving results through coaching and developing teams
Financial literacy: ability to analyse financial statements & performance dashboards, (P&L, KPI’s) to develop and execute operational plans.
Presentation and negotiations skills
Proficiency with digital workplace tools such as Microsoft office applications
Senior retail/FMCG operations management experience (5 years+)
Travel as needed within NZ
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
What’s in it for you?
Excellent work-life balance & flexible working arrangements
Role comes with a company car and fuel card
Generous salary package including annual bonus program
Share options, 8% KiwiSaver and Medical Insurance
Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave/4 weeks paid partner leave
Please be aware that you should have Citizenship or PR for the country you are applying.
Travel Requirement
Up to 50% travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation
Remote Type:
This position is open to working from any bp location
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Decision Making, Digital fluency, FMCG Industry, Leadership, Retail territory development, Retail training skills, Safety, Stakeholder Management
Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.