Retail General Manager
An exciting opportunity for an experienced retailer to advance to General Manager of small retail organisation
Role Description
Auckland based role
Ethically produced garments
Retail Management essential
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a General Manager of Retail within a boutique brand of ethical fashion leisurewear.
Reporting to the Executive Director and liaising with Strategic Development team + consultants, the Retail General Manager is in charge of the whole NZ team and heads the Marketing department, driving the operations and procedures of the company’s stores, marketing, website, other channels & special projects.
This role is responsible for monitoring and driving the improvements and growth of the performance, productivity and profitability of all functions as outlined below.
Human Resources: Managing all HR staff activities, including training, task delegation, deadlines and accountability
Business, Legal & Financial: Development & implementation of strategies and targets. Implementation, management of KPI systems, legal documents; contracts, leases, licenses & acquisitions. Reviewing sales & financial reports analyzing trends, identifying areas of profit & loss. Working alongside accountant to create and manage forecasts and budgets
Channel Management & Sales: Management (leading store managers) of all channels: retail, web, wholesale, clearance. Sales optimization in-line with strategic growth. Special program management: fashion shows, trade shows, festivals, seasonal launches. Store opening, retail sales & customer service as required. NZ wholesale accounts management
Marketing Management: Creating & managing marketing plans & calendars through all avenues; social, PR, events, promotions, direct, in store, incentives, mailing lists. Managing budgets, monitoring brand positioning, seasonal and other launches. Relationship building & collaboration with PR agency and other external suppliers
Requirements
Ideally you will have experience in:
Retail, at least 3 years at managerial level
HR, and a solid business acumen,
Financial report anaysis, setting of KPI's
A good understanding of marketing initiatives
You will also have excellent communication skills and a strong focus on details as well as the big picture, a responsible attitude as well as a keen and evolving understanding of business structure and goals, along with thorough knowledge of all relevant industry sectors (Management, Marketing, Retail, Fashion, etc) This is a young a vibrant successful company and if you would like to know more about this role, then please email your CV to rosina@ragtrade.co.nz
If you think you’ve got what it takes then please e-mail your CV through to rosina@ragtrade.co.nz