Large Stores Acquisition Manager

At Tesco, our Property team plays a vital role in helping us serve customers and communities across the UK. As an Acquisition Manager within our Large Stores team, you'll be responsible for identifying and securing new store opportunities that support our long-term growth ambitions.

You'll deliver a strong pipeline of development opportunities, ensuring the right store format is acquired in the right location to support our strategic objectives. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, you'll lead the acquisition process from site identification through to business approval, planning and delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape Tesco's future store estate while making a real difference to the communities we serve.

• Developing and maintaining a strong pipeline of large store acquisition opportunities across your region.
• Identifying, appraising and negotiating new site acquisitions, working collaboratively with internal property, planning and development teams to deliver the best possible outcomes.
• Monitoring local market conditions, retail trends and competitor activity, providing regular market intelligence and recommendations.
• Recording and reporting the progress of acquisition opportunities, providing clear updates on pipeline activity and performance.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with landowners, agents, developers, consultants and key external stakeholders.
• Progressing business cases for new acquisitions, balancing quality, value and strategic fit while delivering against key business objectives.
• Leading planning applications for approved sites, ensuring effective management of public relations and community engagement.
• Negotiating commercially robust and flexible agreements that minimise business risk while delivering sites on time and within budget.
• Managing budgets effectively and ensuring capital is invested responsibly and efficiently.
• Developing and supporting a high-performing culture, helping colleagues reach their full potential.
• Championing Health & Safety, promoting best practice and contributing to a positive safety culture across the team.

• Proven experience within property acquisition, development or commercial property.
• A strong understanding of commercial property sales, lettings and site finding.
• Knowledge of the UK retail property market and emerging market trends.
• Experience negotiating complex property transactions and land agreements.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to assess opportunities and make sound investment recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful property projects.
• A property-related degree or relevant professional qualification (desirable).
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.