Brand Manager

What you will do:

• Sets overall guidelines for margin exploitation by product area and ensures processes are established to analyse margin deviation..
• Develops a global commercial strategy (short, medium and long term). Defines the store layout through all product categories (adjacencies and product mix) according to brand guidelines.
• Setting and delivery of operational standards for all stores in visual merchandising, stock availability, customer service and security whilst ensuring brand integrity.
• Ensure all team members are trained and developed to deliver the business plan and sales targets.
• Own and develop the brand operations strategy (Strategic Plan).
• Construct, implement, monitor and control the approved budget and operational costs for all stores.
• Enforce company operating procedures to maintain accurate inventory, system integrity and profit protection across all stores.
• Drive cost saving initiatives and efficiencies throughout retail operations by challenging existing processes.
• Working alongside GM-HR to ensure manpower costs are closely monitored and productivity levels maximised.
  

What equips you for the role:

• Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge: College or University level graduate.
• Minimum Experience: Retail fashion experience is preferred although a passion for fashion is a must
• Job-Specific Skills: Strategic planning and analytical skills, All Microsoft Office Programs.
• Behavioural Competencies: Strong communication skills, confident decision maker, leadership skills and strategic thinker
• Keeps up to date with the latest trends and brands, Strong sales focus and eager to learn