Assistant Business Development Manager

Bape Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A BATHING APE® (BAPE®) invites an experienced Business Development professional to support franchise strategies and regional expansion across APAC. You will mentor franchise managers, optimize distribution, and analyze performance to achieve targets.

Based in Tokyo with exposure to regional markets, the role requires strong EO skills, entrepreneurial drive, and a proven track record in fashion retail franchising. Competitive remuneration offered.

Qualifications

• Degree Holder in Business Administration or related discipline.
• Possess at least 5-6 years’ at supervisory level in developing the franchise network for the fashion labels.
• Proven track record in delivering or exceeding commercial targets.
• With extensive business development experience and strong network in fashion retail sector, preferably with exposure of Asian markets.
• Able to coach positively and influence both peers and franchise operational managers, and transfer best practices.
• Be a self-starter with entrepreneurial flair.
• Proficiency in spoken English is a prerequisite.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head of Business Development to execute strategies for franchisees of Company’s fashion labels through all-rounded support in sales management, merchandising, marketing, visual merchandising etc.
• Optimize regional franchise business opportunities by devising & implementing strategic business development, distribution expansion plan, account management and collect market intelligence
• Conduct analysis on sell through data, monitor sales performance and business returns
• Develop regional strategy and promotion plan, and seasonal budget and buying plan as well for the clients
• Manage compliance of our brands in all aspects of operations and store presentations
• Support delivery of new country and store openings
• Collaborate and build good relationship with external business partners to drive market penetration within APAC regions
• Occasional visit markets for better understanding of market needs and developments

Skills

Franchise development

Leadership / supervision

Business development

English proficiency

Networking

Education

Bachelor level degree

Job description

Assist Head of Business Development to execute strategies for franchisees of Company’s fashion labels through all-rounded support in sales management, merchandising, marketing, visual merchandising etc.

Optimize regional franchise business opportunities by devising & implementing strategic business development, distribution expansion plan, account management and collect market intelligence

Conduct analysis on sell through data, monitor sales performance and business returns

Develop regional strategy and promotion plan, and seasonal budget and buying plan as well for the clients

Manage compliance of our brands in all aspects of operations and store presentations

Support delivery of new country and store openings

Collaborate and build good relationship with external business partners to drive market penetration within APAC regions

Occasional visit markets for better understanding of market needs and developments

Experience / Qualification Requirements

Degree Holder in Business Administration or related discipline

Possess at least5-6 years’ at supervisory level in developing the franchise network for the fashion labels

Proven track record in delivering or exceeding commercial targets

With extensive business development experience and strong network in fashion retail sector, preferably with exposure of Asian markets

Able to coach positively and influence both peers and franchise operational managers, and transfer best practices

Be a self-starter with entrepreneurial flair

Proficiency in spoken English is a prerequisite

Competitive remuneration and benefit package will be offered to the right candidate.

All data collected is for recruitment purpose only.

Situated in the heart of Tokyo, A BATHING APE®（BAPE®）is one of the leading fashion hubs of the world, Nowhere Co., Ltd. strives to introduce Japanese fashion culture to the world. Since the brand’s establishment in 1993, it has remained as a symbol of street fashion for 33 years. Thus far, it has produced iconic design items such as "APE HEAD", "BAPE® CAMO", "BAPE STA™", "SHARK HOODIE" and "BABY MILO®" etc. It has now expanded into Mens, Ladies and Kids line and is carried throughout stores in Japan and also sold in US (USAPE LLC), UK, China and various Asian countries. It has also created successful collaborations with established International brands and reputable artists.

Situated in the heart of Tokyo, A BATHING APE®（BAPE®）is one of the leading fashion hubs of the world, Nowhere Co., Ltd. strives to introduce Japanese fashion culture to the world. Since the brand’s establishment in 1993, it has remained as a symbol of street fashion for 33 years. Thus far, it has produced iconic design items such as "APE HEAD", "BAPE® CAMO", "BAPE STA™", "SHARK HOODIE" and "BABY MILO®" etc. It has now expanded into Mens, Ladies and Kids line and is carried throughout stores in Japan and also sold in US (USAPE LLC), UK, China and various Asian countries. It has also created successful collaborations with established International brands and reputable artists.