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Introduction:

Our Client is a Global footwear leader who established over a century ago, this company is renowned for its wide range of high-quality and stylish footwear. With a commitment to innovation, comfort, and durability, the brand has built a strong reputation across numerous markets. Known for its diverse collections that cater to various needs and preferences, it continues to be a leading choice for consumers seeking reliable and fashionable footwear.

They are seeking for a District Manager who will oversee and guide designated stores with the objective of achieving sales, profitability, and inventory goals while ensuring an exceptional and brand-aligned shopping experience.

Responsibilities:

• Execute retail operating procedures policies and control while ensuring retail excellence
• Achieve compliance with given statutory and corporate affairs requirements as appropriate
• Assist in executing marketing plans and opportunities to deliver sales and profitability target
• Ensure delivery of 100% customer satisfaction
• Ensure consistency of Passion to Serve program
• Achieve 100% TEST and 100% TALY on given district
• Ensure overall stock loss is maintained below 0.5% on given district
• Achieve MSI and conversion metrics as per Company benchmark

Day to Day Operations Duties/Scope:

• Ensure consistency and compliance of Bata operating and service standards, policies and procedures.
• Ensure high standards of store operations are achieved at all times, providing consumers with a high quality shopping and brand experience.
• Work closely with Buyers in stock allocation and planning.
• Establish with the Store Operations Manager, O.T.B. and ensure having the right quantities of merchandise at the right place, at the right price and at the right time to meet sales and profit objectives.
• Analyze and evaluate the SIR and other merchandising reports and take corrective actions.
• Ensure all merchandising reports are completed properly and timely
• Ensure no merchandise in stock is 1 year or older
• Ensure all stores are supplied according to schedule and local requirements
• Achieve an overall stock turn as per company target
• Ensure product selection for all stores are based on grades / bands that reflect consumer profiles, competitive landscape and store formats
• Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations
• Loss prevention a key operational discipline

Marketing and Visual Merchandising:

• Ensure Retail Marketing plans are executed seasonally aligned with brand marketing plans
• Work in accordance with Regional and Local VM standards and execute the look-and-feel of the store as pre-agreed

Store Visits:

• Ensure store visits are done consistently and take corrective measures if needed for business growth
• Prepare store visit checklist reports for weekly review with Retail / Store Operations Manager

Expenses Control:

Prepare and monitor revenue and expenditure in the retail stores/outlets to ensure attainment of profit objectives

Leadership Proposing Decision and Actions:

• Develop a team of Store Managers / Trainee Managers capable of executing strategies and meeting financial objectives and secure succession plan through effective hiring, development, training and staff retention program
• Support direct reports in solving cross-functional and HR issues

Requirements:

• With 5 years of working experience in the related Retail / Sports/ Fashion (retail), a minimum of 3 years of people management.
• Passionate in customer service and a strong communicator.
• Strong organization skills, analytical and detail-oriented.
• Strong application of MS Excel preferred and other Microsoft office software.
• Fast-paced, hands-on work style.