Retail Head
Job Summary
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1. Retail Strategy & Expansion
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Define and execute the overall retail strategy aligned with business goals
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Lead store expansion including new store identification feasibility and rollout
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Drive store formats layouts and customer experience frameworks
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Identify growth opportunities across cities and markets
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2. Store Setup & Launch
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Own end-to-end store setup site selection design fit-outs and launch readiness
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Coordinate with vendors landlords contractors and internal teams
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Ensure stores are launched on time within budget and as per brand standards
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Standardize SOPs for new store rollouts
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3. Retail Operations Management
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Oversee day-to-day store operations across all locations
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Ensure adherence to SOPs processes and service standards
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Monitor store performance (sales footfall conversion ATV etc.)
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Drive operational efficiency and consistency across stores
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4. P&L Ownership & Performance
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Own and drive store-level and overall retail P&L
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Monitor revenue margins costs and profitability
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Optimize store productivity staffing costs and operational expenses
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Drive initiatives to improve sales per sq. ft. and store profitability
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5. Team Leadership & Capability Building
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Build and lead store and regional teams
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Drive hiring training and performance management
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Develop store managers and leadership pipeline
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Foster a culture of accountability ownership and customer-first mindset
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6. Merchandising & Customer Experience
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Work closely with merchandising teams for assortment planning and availability
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Ensure strong visual merchandising and in-store experience
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Drive customer engagement initiatives and in-store activations
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7. Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Collaborate with marketing supply chain finance and buying teams
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Ensure alignment on inventory promotions and campaigns
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Drive seamless coordination between offline and online channels
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8. Process & Automation
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Implement and improve retail systems MIS and reporting dashboards
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Drive data-driven decision making across store operations
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Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation