Managing Director / Retail

Managing Director / Retail

This major brand which launched in 2019, which has delivered womens fashion with the world's most coveted designer brands, including its unique jewellery, Prada, Celine, Dior and Loewe, are currently recruiting for an experienced Managing Director for their e-commerce division in Asia.

Responsibilities:
* Identifying and contacting potential business partners, vendors, and suppliers
* Staying up-to-date with the latest collections and product knowledge for their Asian
clients
* Seeking and managing bulk orders and purchases
* Establishing new and existing long-term business relationships
* Travelling to Europe and Asia
* Negotiating contract terms and conditions with business partners and vendors in the
UK and Asian markets
* Analysing and developing strategies to maximise sales
* Supervising and reviewing employees performance
* Conducting photo-shooting as an art director, maintaining a premium online store
appearance.
* Organising and maintaining inventory
* Ensuring all shipments are received and dispatched on time
* Reviewing sales KPIs and preparing sales report
* Maintaining a record of all accounts payable and receivable
* Scheduling staff training workshops and providing necessary mentorship
* Assisting the evaluation, development, and training of team members

Qualifications:
* Minimum 5 years experience working in retail/wholesale
* Strong digital skills such as Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to build and maintain relationships
* Results driven
* High attention to detail with exceptional written communication skills in Japanese for
online and in person communication
* Experience in overseeing wholesale retail and wholesale e-com accounts
* Professional and articulate, with a genuine passion for the luxury retail
industry.

Please can you email your CV and any application cover note (s) in the first instance.

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