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This is a high-impact role with visibility at senior leadership level, influencing where and how we invest in our physical network.\nWhat you’ll be doing\nYou’ll lead opportunities from concept to approval to delivery-balancing strategy, commercial rigour, and operational practicality.\nNetwork growth & optimisation\nIdentify and quantify “white spot” opportunities and network optimisation initiatives across the estate.\nMaintain strategic oversight of the network portfolio, tracking progress and outcomes.\nPresent clear, evidence-based recommendations and act as the strategic voice for network investment decisions.\nBusiness cases & investment decisions\nDevelop robust, data-backed business cases (including investment appraisal, risk and ROI).\nSecure stakeholder alignment and approval through compelling insight and influence.\nMobilisation & delivery\nMobilise approved initiatives into delivery in partnership with Property and Facilities.\nPartner with Sales Operations Leads to ensure new or changed locations are operationally viable and launch-ready.\nInnovation & pilots\nDesign and pilot new branch formats, services and propositions-capturing learnings to shape future network strategy.\nM&A assessment\nLead assessment of M&A opportunities, providing recommendations on network fit, location strategy, commercial viability and integration considerations to support acquisition decisions.\nWhat you’ll bring\nStrong commercial acumen, with the judgement to balance competing priorities.\nExperience in network planning, location strategy, and/or estate optimisation in a multi-site environment.\nA highly analytical, data-driven approach with strong problem-solving skills.\nProven ability to build and present compelling business cases to senior stakeholders.\nExperience leading pilots, trials and innovation initiatives.\nStrong stakeholder management and influencing capability (including at senior leadership level).\nTrack record of mobilising projects from concept through to delivery.\nSolid understanding of investment appraisal, risk and ROI.\nExperience assessing M&A opportunities (commercial due diligence, network fit, valuation inputs, risk assessment, and integration considerations).\nKey relationships\nYou’ll work closely with:\nSales Ops & Property Director (reporting line)\nSales Director & Regional Heads of Sales\nProperty Team\nFacilities & Projects\nFinance\nSales Operations Leads\nHow success will be measured (KPIs)\nNetwork growth opportunities approved and delivered\nReduction in network coverage gaps (“white spots”)\nNew branch openings and optimisation projects completed\nIncreased footfall and utilisation at new locations\nTime from opportunity identification to approval\nDelivery of forecast commercial benefits and ROI\nSuccessful implementation of pilots and new formats\nStakeholder satisfaction with network development initiatives\nM&A opportunities assessed, approved and integrated-delivering planned commercial benefits, network value and ROI\nOur culture\nAt Rexel UK, we’re building a high-performance culture where individuality is valued and fresh thinking is encouraged-because diverse experiences and perspectives help drive better ideas and better outcomes. 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