Retail Sales & Project Assistant Manager

MR DIY Philippines; Marikina; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in the Philippines seeks a Retail Sales & Project Assistant Manager who will enhance sales and inventory management through data analysis and collaboration with various teams. Candidates should hold a relevant bachelor’s degree and possess 2-5 years of retail experience, particularly with analytical tasks and systems. Strong proficiency in MS Excel is essential, along with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a retail or analytical role preferred.
• Experience with retail systems beneficial.
• Proficient in data analysis tools, especially MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales, inventory, and operational data to provide insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement sales strategies.
• Assist in project management and monitor timelines and budgets.
• Prepare financial analysis and impact reports of capital investments.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Statistics, or a related field

Tools

MS Excel

Retail systems such as POS, ERP

Business intelligence tools

Job description

About the job: Retail Sales & Project Assistant Manager

A Sales and Project Assistant Manager plays a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of retail operations. This position involves analyzing data, developing strategies, and collaborating with various teams to optimize sales and inventory management, as well as managing some projects that are impactful to the operations and to the Company.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Analyze sales, inventory for promotion, and operational data to identify trends and provide actionable insights.
  • Prepare reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sales forecasts, inventory turnover, markdown effectiveness, sales failure, and set sales targets and related reports to sales.
• Collaboration and Implementation
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including merchandising, Marketing, Warehouse, Malaysia counterparts, and other departments involved in projects to implement strategies that drive sales growth and improve operational efficiency, such as promotional campaigns with sales objectives and display-related initiatives.
  • Support the implementation of new systems, processes, or strategies that will help the operations team in the most impactful way.
• Project Management
  • Assist in the preparation, idea generation, monitoring, and analysis of project results and accomplishments, such as marketing promotions, product surveys, new gondola accessories, and other projects to improve store performance, including local or global implementation.
  • Monitor timelines, deliverables, and cascade budgets for ongoing projects.
• Financial Analysis
  • Assist in the preparation of capital appraisal reports and post-investment analyses to evaluate the impact of capital investments on store performance.

Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Statistics, or a related field is typically required
• Experience: Generally, 2-5 years of experience in a retail or analytical role is preferred. Experience with retail systems such as POS, ERP, and business intelligence tools is advantageous
• Excel Skills: Proficiency in data analysis tools, especially MS Excel

Desired Skills

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities to interpret complex data and make informed decisions
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for presenting findings and collaborating with various stakeholders
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in data analysis and reporting