Key Responsibilities:

Strategy and Planning:

• Contribute to company's overall business strategy and plan.
• Lead the formulation and implementation of the retail strategy to achieve targeted performance and drive consistent sales and profit growth.
• Develop annual divisional goals and budget, incorporating input from Business Units.

Retail Operations Management:

• Set and enforce standards of retail execution and visual merchandising to enhance the customer shopping experience.
• Review store proposition and performance, adjusting categories to align with market conditions.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures across all Sports Business Units.

Warehouse & Logistics:

• Collaborate with leadership to optimize warehouse and logistics operations for efficient inventory management and distribution.
• Ensure seamless coordination between the sports division and Canis to streamline supply chain processes and minimize lead times.

Home Division:

• Coordinate with the Home Division to align retail strategies and promotional activities to maximize cross-selling opportunities and enhance customer engagement.
• Collaborate on joint marketing initiatives and events to drive foot traffic and sales across both sports and home categories..

Sport Retail:

• Work closely with the Wholesale & Sport Retail department to develop collaborative sales strategies and initiatives to grow wholesale accounts and retail sales channels.
• Provide input on product assortment and pricing strategies to optimize sales and margins across wholesale and retail channels.
• Monitor wholesale performance and provide guidance on areas for improvement, such as inventory management and sales forecasting.

Apparel Design Company:

• Partner with the apparel design company to develop exclusive sportswear collections and collaborations that resonate with target customers and enhance brand appeal.
• Provide feedback and guidance on product design, features, and pricing to align with market trends and customer preferences.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or similar field
• Preferably with Master’s in business administration with a specialization in sales, retail operations, marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of retail / FMCG experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in multi-site retail management in a top management position with solid exposure in managing the whole P&L, preferably gained from sports retail products

Skills

Skills:

• Strong leadership and forward-thinking skills
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• Proven track record of developing and fostering relationships with customers and suppliers
• Experience working with vendors and channel partners, and with contract reviews and negotiations
• Excellent team building and management skills

Technology Systems:

• Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, Power point etc.)
• Management Information Systems

Skills

Customer Satisfaction, Team Leadership, Marketing, Service Orientation, Logistics, Product Design, Business Planning, Inventory Management, Business Strategy, Office Tools, Forecasting, Negotiation Skill, Marketing Campaigns, Merchandising, Visio, Management Skill, Promotional Activities, Accountability, Insight, Customer Service, Compliance, Microsoft Office, Influencing Skills, Team Building, Strong Communication, Leadership, Excel, Brand Management, Trends, Visual Merchandising