Business Head (Retail Fashion Cosmetics Footwear)

Business Headin the retail fashion footwear and cosmetics industry is a top-tier executive responsible for the overall strategic direction profitability and operations of the business unit or brand. They lead and manage cross-functional teams to drive sales enhance brand positioning and ensure a seamless customer experience across all channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning:Develop and execute strategic business plans to achieve sales targets maximize profitability and ensure long-term growth in a highly competitive market.
• Leadership and Team Management:Provide strong leadership and guidance to a diverse team including store managers buyers merchandisers and marketing teams. This includes overseeing recruitment training and performance management.
• Market and Trend Analysis:Analyze market trends customer behavior and competitor activities to identify new opportunities and guide future decisions on product offerings and marketing strategies.
• Operations Management:Oversee daily operations including supply chain management inventory control and ensuring compliance with operational and safety standards.
• Financial Oversight:Manage budgets analyze sales data and financial metrics and provide regular performance reports to executive leadership to make informed decisions.
• Brand and Marketing Strategy:Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to develop and maintain brand identity plan promotional campaigns and ensure a consistent brand message across all channels including e-commerce.
• Customer Relationship Management:Ensure high standards of customer service are maintained handle escalated complaints and implement strategies to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Vendor and Stakeholder Relations:Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders vendors and suppliers managing contracts and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education:A bachelors degree in Retail Management Business Administration Marketing or a related field is typically required with a Masters degree often preferred.
• Experience:Significant experience (usually 5 years) in a senior retail management or leadership role preferably within the fashion footwear or cosmetics sectors. A proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth is essential.
• Leadership Skills:The ability to inspire and motivate large diverse teams foster a positive work environment and make reliable decisions under pressure.
• Business Acumen:Strong business sense financial literacy and the ability to understand profit and loss statements and manage budgets effectively.
• Analytical Skills:Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to interpret sales data market trends and performance metrics.
• Communication Skills:Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to articulate a clear vision manage internal and external stakeholders and build strong relationships.
• Industry Knowledge:An in-depth understanding of fashion/retail industry trends customer behavior and the competitive landscape.
• Digital Proficiency:Familiarity with retail technology e-commerce platforms POS systems and data analytics tools.