Job offer: Team Leader (Retail)

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