General Manager

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