Executive Search Firm Monroe Consulting Group Philippines is recruiting on behalf of a multinational corporation that designs and manufactures athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories. Our respected client is seeking a Retail - Team Leader who will manage and lead the country's retail organization to achieve sales, profitability, and inventory targets while ensuring a brand-relevant shopping experience in O&O and Franchise/Partner channels. Set up retail operations from scratch, adhering to local laws and regulations.
DUTIES:
Strategic / Finance:
- Develop and implement a 3-year retail strategy in collaboration with wholesale.
- Manage retail budgeting and planning processes.
- Align stores with brand marketing strategies.
Operations:
- Develop and implement store-level operating strategies.
- Drive chain-wide execution of retail standards, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with local laws and prioritize loss prevention.
- Collaborate with payment and logistics providers to optimize operations.
Store Development & Portfolio Management:
- Drive retail expansion and refurbishment plans.
- Negotiate O&O leases and manage store construction for on-time and on-budget openings.
- Build relationships in real estate for favorable business opportunities.
Planning & Merchandising:
- Collaborate with the merchandising team for disciplined OTB and range planning.
- Align product selection with consumer profiles and store formats.
Marketing & Visual Merchandising:
- Develop and execute seasonal retail marketing plans aligned with global standards.
- Ensure stores maintain agreed visual merchandising standards.
People Management & Development:
- Build and manage a diverse retail workforce.
- Develop leadership capable of meeting financial objectives.
- Focus on staff hiring, training, development, and retention.
- Support direct reports in solving HR and cross-functional challenges.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree; preferably in Business, Management, or related field.
- At least 10 years retail management experiences, including 3-5 years experiences in being a leadership role.
- Strong Operational and Store Development experiences, ideally from the Fashion/Sport/Lifestyle industry.
- Consumer and Retail focused
