Store Development (Expansion) & Operation Manager - Fashion Retail
Store Development & Operations
- Conduct P&L calculations for existing stores and evaluate financial feasibility for new store development.
- Identify and secure potential store locations through negotiations with malls and property owners.
- Collaborate with contractors and designers to ensure timely and cost-effective store buildouts that meet brand specifications.
- Source necessary materials, including props, for new stores.
Sales and Performance Management
- Monitor and update weekly offline channel sales performance, comparing targets versus achievements, and develop actionable improvement plans.
- Set monthly sales targets for individual stores in alignment with overall company objectives.
- Review and monitor retail team KPIs to ensure optimal performance.
Store Visual Merchandising
- Develop and implement visual merchandising strategies to create an engaging shopping experience.
- Ensure all stores maintain consistent and attractive visual displays that align with brand guidelines.
- Collaborate with store teams to adapt displays for promotions, new collections, or seasonal themes.
Operational Excellence
- Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure stores run smoothly and efficiently.
- Calculate and manage commission structures for store teams.
- Coordinate repairs and service orders to maintain store functionality in a timely manner.
Training and Compliance
- Ensure customer service training and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are consistent with company policies.
- Promote a culture of excellence by reinforcing brand values and customer-first practices across all retail locations.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in retail operations, store development, or a similar role.
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to calculate P&L and manage budgets.
- Solid expertise in visual merchandising and retail design principles.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
- Proficiency in liaising with contractors, designers, and other stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented and results-driven with a proactive approach to problem-solving.