Job offer: Area Retail Manager (Manufacture)

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 Area Manager who will strategically manage and promote sales culture within a District of stores to achieve or exceed sales, KPI's, and profitability goals to position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet retail P&L and KPI targets, including sales, UPT, ATV, and conversion rates.
• Identify growth opportunities and implement plans to enhance store productivity.
• Monitor performance and take proactive measures to address challenges.
• Manage operating expenses, focusing on personnel costs.
• Implement global and regional operational standards.
• Ensure compliance with country-specific retail policies and international standards.
• Oversee store openings, relocations, inventory, stock replenishment, and staff scheduling.
• Manage inventory processes and maintain data accuracy.
• Enforce loss prevention standards and achieve shrink goals.
• Execute visual merchandising guidelines and train retail staff on operational excellence.
• Adapt regional initiatives to meet local needs and execute them within timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with retail support teams for country-specific projects.
• Build strong relationships with training, marketing, merchandising, and e-commerce teams.
• Drive process enhancements and implement best practices in operations management.
• Collaborate across channels and functions to achieve strategic priorities.
• Motivate and coach retail operations teams to manage the business effectively.
• Work with training teams to address development needs and ensure training effectiveness.
• Identify and develop talent through succession planning and retention programs.
• Build a strong store management team capable of achieving targets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 5 years of retail operations experience, including 2+ years in a managerial role
• Experience managing multiple stores, preferably with a global brand in retail, apparel, or footwear
• Strong communication skills, including English proficiency at a business level
• Proficient in MS Office
• Willing to work onsite in Makati