SEA Country Lead: Retail Growth & Strategy

Clarist Resources Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarist Resources Pte Ltd seeks an experienced Country Lead, SEA to drive its SEA retail business from Singapore. You will oversee retail strategy, multi-store operations, financial performance, and talent development to deliver sustainable growth and consistent brand standards.

The role requires a proven record leading country-level retail teams, strong P&L discipline, and growth through store openings. You will partner with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of senior retail management experience at country level.
• Proven track record in leading multi-store operations and driving growth.
• Strong P&L management, budgeting, and cost-control skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing teams and talent pipelines.
• Experience with market expansion and new store openings is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Customer-focused, commercially driven, and adaptable to a dynamic retail environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Senior retail leadership

P&L management

Budgeting & cost control

Multi-store operations

Team development

Market expansion

Stakeholder management

Analytical & strategic planning

Job description

Clarist Resources Pte Ltd seeks an experienced Country Lead, SEA to drive its SEA retail business from Singapore. You will oversee retail strategy, multi-store operations, financial performance, and talent development to deliver sustainable growth and consistent brand standards.

The role requires a proven record leading country-level retail teams, strong P&L discipline, and growth through store openings. You will partner with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and customer experience.