Regional Head- Retail Operations

Objective This position is responsible for leading and optimizing the retail store operations across assigned territories. This role ensures the effective execution of operational strategies to drive sales, maximize profitability, enhance customer experience, and uphold brand standards across all stores in the region. Key Responsibility Sales and profitability: • Achieve quantitative measures of performance in the following areas: Units per transaction, Average transaction value, sales per month, sales per square feet, sales turnover, shrinkage control, increase in conversion percentage • Set store sales target to maximize the sales and profitability • Guide Area Managers and Stores Managers to maximize productivity in stores through effective utilization of the available resources • Effective management of the operational costs, reduction in operational costs by automation • Adhere and enforce Company SOP, Policies and procedures; loss prevention audit guidelines in all the stores. Also monitor the measures to ensure compliance by all the employees • Oversea the implementation and execution of the Visual Merchandising guidelines are followed at all the stores at all times • Recruit and train the staff on sales techniques, customer service, teamwork, and other etiquettes as per the company and brand requirements • Evaluate the performance of the employees annually and promote open lines of communication through coaching and motivation • Interpret and make decision on operations and visual standards based on store and client’s needs Employee Development • Identify store training and development needs in conjunction with the Brand General Manager and training department • Formulate a succession plan, in conjunction with the Brand General Manager • Set KPI’s and KRA’s for direct subordinates and conduct performance appraisal and feedback • Involve in the selection and recruitment of the operational staff, when required • Ensure technical and behavioral proficiency of staff through appropriate Learning and Development initiatives Communication • Conduct regional sales and operations meetings on regular basis • Provide frequent feedback to the Area Managers and Store Managers on their performances, in relation to company's performance • Ensure brand participation in loyalty program ‘Club Apparel’ • Weekly meeting with GM and Sr. Management to discuss business plan V/s Achievements and improvement areas Stock Management • Monitor store inventory in consultation with Brand General Manager and Brand Managers • Promote a proactive relationship between GM, Area Manager, Brand Manager, Store Manager and the Buyers/Planners thereby maximizing sales • Monitor slow-moving and outdated stock, in consultation with Brand Managers • Ensure stock security measures are effectively managed by Store Managers Store design and projects Management • Involve in the design and layout process of the new store projects • Design a "New Store Schedule' prior to commencement of design process • Provide guidance to concept Architect during the design and implementation process • Conduct regular Project update meetings with the Projects team • Provide guidance and support to territory during set-up and merchandising phase Miscellaneous • Ensure enhanced brand visibility and provide inputs for marketing and brand awareness • Handling legal responsibilities related to store management/store opening/planning Desired Experience • 10- 12 years of progressive experience in retail operations, with at least 5 years in a regional leadership role. • Proven success in driving store performance, operational efficiency, and exceeding KP sales targets for stores. • Strong experience in managing multiple store locations, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. • Expertise in market analysis, site selection, and implementing strategies for new store openings and refurbishments. Show more Show less

Sales and profitability: Achieve quantitative measures of performance in units per transaction, Average transaction value, sales per month, sales per square feet, sales turnover, shrinkage control, increase in conversion percentage; Set store sales targets to maximize sales and profitability; Guide Area Managers and Stores Managers to maximize productivity; Effective management of operational costs and reduction through automation; Adhere to SOPs, policies and loss prevention guidelines; Oversee implementation of Visual Merchandising guidelines; Recruit and train staff on sales techniques, customer service, teamwork, and etiquette; Evaluate performance annually and promote open communication; Interpret and decide on operations and visual standards based on store and client needs; Employee Development: identify training needs; formulate succession plan; set KPIs and KRAs and conduct appraisals; involvement in selection/recruitment of operational staff; ensure proficiency through Learning and Development; Communication: conduct regional sales and operations meetings; provide feedback to Area and Store Managers; ensure brand participation in loyalty program; weekly meetings with GM and Sr. Management; Stock Management: monitor store inventory; foster collaboration among GM, Area Manager, Brand Manager, Store Manager and Buyers/Planners; monitor slow-moving stock; ensure stock security; Store design and projects management: involvement in design/layout of new stores; develop a New Store Schedule; guide concept Architect during design; conduct regular project meetings; provide guidance during setup and merchandising; Miscellaneous: enhance brand visibility; handle legal responsibilities related to store management/opening.