General Manager, SEA - Retail MNC/Town/S$20,000

Clarist Resources Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarist Resources Pte Ltd, a leading international lifestyle brand, seeks a General Manager, SEA to drive its Southeast Asia retail business from Singapore. You will lead sales, profitability, and brand standards while managing multi-store operations, people development, and stakeholder alignment.

The role requires 8+ years in senior retail leadership, strong P&L and budgeting skills, and a track record in market expansion.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of senior retail management at country level.
• Proven track record in leading multi-store operations and driving growth.
• Strong P&L, budgeting and cost-control skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and talent development.
• Experience in market expansion and store openings is a plus.
• Analytical, strategic planning and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Customer-focused and commercially driven in a dynamic retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute SEA country retail strategies to hit sales and profitability targets.
• Oversee multi-store operations, monitor sales and KPIs.
• Lead and develop retail management teams to strengthen leadership capabilities.
• Manage budgets, P&L, operating costs, and resource allocation.
• Drive talent acquisition, leadership development, succession planning, and engagement.
• Partner with Merchandising, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, HR, Finance and Property teams to execute retail initiatives.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to identify opportunities.
• Ensure consistent brand standards, customer experience, and loss prevention across stores.
• Lead new market entry and store openings, including site selection and readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement in retail processes, workforce productivity, and cost efficiency.

Skills

Senior retail management

Multi-store operations

P&L management

Budgeting

Cost control

Leadership development

Talent pipeline

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Customer focus

Job description

A leading international lifestyle retail brand is seeking an experienced General Manager, SEA to lead its retail business, drive commercial performance, and strengthen its market presence. This senior leadership role will oversee retail strategy, multi store operations, financial performance, and talent development, while ensuring consistent brand standards and sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute country retail strategies to achieve sales, profitability, and business growth targets.
• Oversee multi store operations, monitoring sales performance, productivity, and key retail KPIs.
• Lead and develop retail management teams to strengthen leadership capabilities and drive business performance.
• Manage budgets, P&L performance, operating costs, and resource allocation to maximise profitability.
• Drive talent acquisition, leadership development, succession planning, and employee engagement.
• Partner with Merchandising, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, HR, Finance, and Property teams to execute retail initiatives.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to identify business opportunities.
• Ensure consistent brand presentation, customer experience, operational standards, and loss prevention practices across stores.
• Lead new market entry and store expansion initiatives, including site selection, store openings, recruitment, and operational readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement in retail processes, workforce productivity, and cost efficiency.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years of senior retail management experience at country level.
• Proven track record in leading multi store operations, driving commercial growth, and managing overall business performance.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in P&L management, budgeting, and cost control.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in developing teams and building a strong talent pipeline.
• Experience in market expansion and new store openings is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Customer focused, commercially driven, and able to thrive in a dynamic retail environment.