Retail Concept Manager for Iraq

Business Management & Development 
Liase with franchisee countries and International division. 
Expand stores in existing franchisee countries 
Identify, evaluate and propose new franchisee countries to the Concept office in consultation with the International division. 
Strategize and seek opportunity for concept expansion in the territory 
Manage roll-out of new projects and time bound implementation of projects 
Research and identify good property and locations 
Understand Territory dynamics (demographics, consumer behaviour, market understanding etc) 
Sales and Commercial Performance 
Prepare and participate in the preparation of sales budgets 
Maximize sales and profitability of the concept 
Maximize productivity targets ( sales per sqft, ATV, Conversion etc) 
Formulate and implement retail strategies and procedures in discussion with the Territory Head and Concept Heads 
Control costs within budgetary guidelines 
Identify internal and external commercial opportunities 
Ensure effective Stock and Space Management 
Conduct SWOT review to analyze the customer profile 
Provide monthly feedback on competitor and event activities

Suggest improvements based on benchmark practices 
Inventory Management & Stock Distribution 
To drive the PUSH model - Follow up on the Push model, to ensure stocks are being sent to the franchisee countries on time and as per budgets. 
Ensure effective Inventory and Warehouse management for the concept in the territory ( order management, stock consolidation, movement and transfer, optimum stock utilization, stock return and shrinkage) 
Review and analyze stock and sales reports monitoring over and under stocks, implementing corrective action to be taken 
Review and effectively deal with fast / slow lines, new ranges and end of ranges and implement necessary action

Ensure pricing of merchandise as per norms and matrix format 
Provision of monthly feedback to Concept on sales, stock positions and product feedback 
Operational Standards and Management 
Prepare Territory operating plan (new store, seasonal and store) and ensure effective implementation 
Ensure all the stores are in compliance with the store operating and customer service standards 
Ensure all the stores are in compliance with the company policy on employment and state laws, health and safety standards 
Ensure all the stores portrays the company image in all aspects of personal presentation and adheres to the company dress code as laid out by the Company 
Ensure all store sales, promotions are planned effectively, executed and promptly and maintained professionally 
Financial & Legal Management 
Liase with finance department on revolving LCs 
Work closely with the finance team for all pending payments 
Review contracts and agreements in tandem with the legal department

7+ years exxperience

Recruiter Name:Neekunj Lall
Email Address:neekunj.lall@wowjobs.biz