Retail Stores General Manager for Kenya

Will manage complete P & L for the company and will be responsible for the overall day to day functions of the company that employs a team of 60-80 people.

Key roles will include:

RETAIL

• Oversee rollout of 5 stores of 1000-3000 sq ft
• Implementation of SOPs
• Train & Develop Team
• Undertake a professional approach and bring global practices to the retail business

SOURCING & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

• Oversee the business sourcing and development
• Work with creative team to devise packaging and ensure correct product info has been captured
• Making the buying plan for every season as per business plan in line with companys budgets and cash flows
• Finalization of order qty, prices, colours, MOQ, lead time, container load ability.
• SKU Planning and Management, Re Order Planning, Clearances of Slow Moving products

MERCHANDISING

• Plan the In-Store Layouts and planogram with team
• Prepare product manuals, technical specifications to be used in displays of products to enhance customer knowledge
• Assist with visual merchandising ideas

SALES & MARKETING & TRAINING

• Initiate strategies along with directors to conduct in-store promotions, marketing activities using technical info & new product launches
• Conduct Team Training to enhance sales
• Plan annual marketing calendar with BOD

B2B BUSINESS

• Lead team of Hospitality Sales Team
• Assist with order planning and proposals for Hospitality division
• Plan reordering of hospitality products
• Launch and develop new products

DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS

• Manage key relationships with leading distributors like Carrefour
• Introduce new products and manage product listings with Distributor HQ
• SKU MGT, Clearance of Slow Moving items
• Train and Manage Team of 30 Merchandisers

FINANCE

• Cash Flow Management & Budgeting with FC support
• Working with Group BOD in developing business strategies
  

Desired Candidate Profile

• Graduates with 8+ years of experience in Home Furnishing Retail industry
• Good understanding of Towels, Bedding, Bath Linen, Shower Curtains, Rugs, kitchen accessories and all cotton textile home products
• Aggressive and having a knack for details
• Should possess excellent command over English
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills

Perks and Benefits

Net Savings $2000 - $3000 + Furnished Accommodation + Local Salary (Food) + Transportation + All Expat Benefits

jay Bhatt

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