Retail Store Manager

PUMA Gruppe; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA Gruppe seeks an experienced Store Manager for their Kuala Lumpur location. The ideal candidate will excel in retail management, focusing on sales performance, customer service excellence, and team development. With a vibrant team culture, this role offers the opportunity to shape retail experiences that embody PUMA's values.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years management experience in retail (apparel/footwear).
• Proven track record in sales and team development.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure store meets or exceeds sales and profitability goals.
• Manage recruitment, training, and development of team.
• Oversee inventory management and loss prevention.

Skills

Management experience

Customer service orientation

Sales skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Tools

MS-Office

Job description

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

Your Talent

• Two to four years of management experience in a focused, customer service oriented retail environment (preferably apparel/footwear) with results driven track record
• Proven ability to exceed sales while meeting payroll goals, demonstrated ability to identify, hire, train, develop and retain top talent Associates as well as teams, ability to reason through complex issues, demonstrates effective communication, ability to present information to large groups
• Strong interpersonal, communication and motivational skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Practical experience in Project Management, skills in implementing communications methods and event management
• Commercial acumen
• Interest in innovation and change
• Leadership
• PC-skills, MS-Office Knowledge, Lotus Notes, Internet

Your Mission

• Directly responsible for ensuring the Store consistently achieves or exceeds sales, KPIs and profitability goals through the effective use of short and long term planning, expense control, sales and service
• Guarantee consistently high standards of customer experience within the Store in accordance with PUMA’s Cornerstones and service standards
• Responsible for recruitment, training, development and succession of high performing, results driven Associates
• Accountable for payroll control and service driven scheduling in order to maintain a highly profitable location while providing the highest levels of service to customers
• Directly responsible for ensuring that all training programs, both Domestic and Global, are fully implemented, functional and results driven within the store
• Analyze customer profiles, buying trends, and competitive information to impact and drive business. Communicate and provide feedback to Area/District Manager
• Implement, manage and monitor Loss Prevention education, training and awareness programs
• Directly responsible for execution and processing of both incoming and outgoing merchandise
• Directly responsible for Loss Prevention compliance within store
• Achieve or exceed all Inventory and Shrink goals; oversee and manage Physical Inventory counts
• Manage and communicate merchandise opportunities to Area or District Manager
• Communicate, manage and execute all Marketing opportunities and events within budget and according to all Policies & Procedures
• Develop and maintain strong communication with local PR and marketing
• Participate in new store openings and/or store closings; travel may be required
• Attend Store Manager Meetings as well as all offsite training and position related meetings as required by Area/District Manager; travel may be required
• Ensure execution and maintenance of all Visual Directives as well as guaranteeing the visual presentation of the Store always meets or exceeds PUMA standards
• Maintain physical condition of Store according to relevant guidelines and communicate maintenance needs in a timely manner
• Required to comply with all operational core competencies and key accountabilities
• Execute all requirements necessary to maintain a safe and compliant working environment for all Store Associates
• Required to work non-traditional hours; weekends, evenings, holidays; overtime may be required

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 51 countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

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