A casual apparel MNC is looking for a Retail Manager in Singapore.

Responsibilities:
 
Business Plan achievement

• Prepare, implement and achieve operational business plan and estimates for the efficient operation of the assigned region.
• Work closely with the product development manager and the merchandise manager in the development and timely establishment of a shoe line.
• Suggest price policy, have up to date calculations on the shoe categories and monitor the profitability (EBIT) of stores.

 
Budgeting, Control and Spending

• To arrange for necessary budget outlays available for business spending requirements.
• To initiate measures for optimization of resources to control on expenses in all business areas with a particular focus on personnel cost and productivity.
• Control expenses and see that expenditures are within approved limits, check weekly profit and loss account and take corrective actions.

 
Business Performance Monitoring

• To review and monitor performance of all family stores in the designated region on ongoing basis to exercise control, issue necessary direction, uninterrupted support and corrective actions so as to enhance the efficiency of entire regional business value chain.
• To ensure that there is an achievement of the required business growth over the previous year.
• To ensure the following is achieved – Estimated margin, Maximum six weeks sale in stocks available across chain, 60% of lines with complete assortment, stock not more than 12 months.

 
Merchandise Management

• Overall responsibility of maintaining stock standard at or within the approved level, while at the same time ensuring proper supply at the stores.
• Control over quality and age of merchandise and take action in regard to liquidation of seasonal merchandise or slow moving articles.

 
Market Intelligence and Strategy implementation

• Visit competitors’ store and keep a tab on events occurring in market place so as to devise an appropriate strategy to excel in competition.
• Visit the stores regularly for the purpose of planning market strategy, reviewing the status of stock and supply, discussing with shop managers and shop employees and finally the product.

 
Business Expansion

• Provide leadership to achieve the aggressive growth of Business to enhance existing business % through opening new store as per agreed expansion plan, relocating and closing of unviable stores across region.

 
General Administration and Compliance

• Responsible for ensuring all legal compliances in stores in the region
• Ensure smooth implementation of all administrative policies
• Establish and maintain an efficient system of administration in accordance with company’s policies for the conduct of company’s business and ensuring that its requirements and obligations are promptly and accurately met.
• Prepare and send general weekly/monthly reports to the General Manager – Retail.

 
People Management

• Hiring of appropriate staff
• Training of people on Product, Competitive products, Consumer and Operations
• Motivation and retention of staff
• Career Planning for high potential employees within the organization
• Proactive succession planning for key roles within the Business

Requirements:

• 10+ years of retail management experience in fashion & apparel
• University Degree
• Experienced in managing multiple retail stores
• Chinese & English language skills
• Singaporean or PR 

If you are interested, please reach out at helen.chan@connexus-global.com