An Apparel Business Heads job involves leading all aspects of an apparel company from strategy and planning to daytoday operations with a focus on driving growth profitability and brand success. Key responsibilities include developing and executing business plans managing product development sourcing sales marketing and retail operations and building strong relationships with stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning and :
Develop and implement business strategies and plans to achieve company goals including revenue targets market share and profitability.
Product Development and Sourcing:
Oversee the development of new product lines manage the sourcing of materials and manufacturing and ensure quality control.
Sales and Marketing:
Drive sales growth through effective sales strategies marketing campaigns and brand building.
Retail Operations:
Manage retail stores including visual merchandising inventory management and customer service and oversee ecommerce operations.
Team Management:
Build and lead a highperforming team providing guidance training and development opportunities.
Financial Management:
Manage budgets track key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure profitability.
Stakeholder Management:
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers customers and other stakeholders.
Market Analysis and Trend Forecasting:
Monitor market trends competitor activities and consumer behavior to identify new business opportunities.
Innovation and Adaptability:
Stay abreast of industry trends embrace new technologies and adapt to changing market conditions.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Extensive experience in the apparel industry: Typically requires 10 years of experience with a strong understanding of retail operations product development and marketing.
Strong leadership and management skills: Ability to motivate lead and develop a team.
Business acumen and strategic thinking: Ability to develop and execute effective business strategies.
Financial management skills: Ability to manage budgets track KPIs and ensure profitability.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
Analytical and problemsolving skills: Ability to analyze data identify trends and develop solutions to business challenges.
Knowledge of fashion trends and consumer behavior: Understanding of the latest fashion trends and consumer preferences.
Proficiency in relevant software and tools: Experience with ERP systems ecommerce platforms and other relevant software.