Are you a brand innovator?
Lead a diverse, cross-functional and established team
Build the next phase of this omni-channel retailer's growth
Our client is proudly Australian and has been supplying service excellence in photographic equipment and accessories to avid DIY enthusiasts and professionals for almost a decade. They pride themselves on their passion and having a relentless pursuit for driving better results for their customers, stakeholders and the industry. With an exceptional reputation for delivery service excellence to a mix of retail, trade and online customers, they are seeking the experience of a commercially astute General Manager to develop, execute and deliver the next phase of their growth strategy.
Based in Brisbane, the General Manager will play a hands-on role in achieving this omni-channel retailer's growth plans. You will apply your commercial nouse and business development experience to not only drive industry innovation, source new suppliers but to seek out new products and markets.
You will have exceptional influencing, leadership and key stakeholder management skills with a strong understanding of retail and team management skills to foster a culture of continuous improvement. This will suit a “Brand Innovator” who is inclusive yet questioning, drawing on the knowledge of your team, encouraging innovation and setting the agenda. Your focus on profitable growth, an internal commitment to improving business processes through Lean programs and your ability to drive strategic and operational direction, will see this an extremely attractive position for you. We anticipate tertiary qualifications with commercial skills based on a mix of sales, marketing, supplier management and proven experience in leading the development and profitable growth of a multi sales channel business.
You are an inspiring leader from within the electronic consumer goods, luxury brands, FMCG, or a similar product offering to a B2C environment, your work profile should consist of a demonstrable history of business development from within a multi-channel business. As an experienced retail/e-commerce GM, you can manage both people and a balance sheet.
5-10 years’ general management experience in similar sector (electronic consumer goods, luxury brands, FMCG, or a similar product offering to a B2C environment
5+ years’ experience managing a full P&L and balance sheet leading to EBIT growth within a retail brand will be highly regarded
Senior merchandising experience with demonstrated experience in achieving significant growth & profitability for the category you managed
A proven ability to deliver multi-channel growth & profitability
Exposure to working in a growing and privately owned business
Easily able to build relationships with manufacturer's, service providers and internal teams
Strong negotiation skills with a measured approach to dealing with internal and external stakeholders
A competitive remuneration package is offered commensurate with skills, experience and capabilities. Applications will be considered from Interstate candidates who have a desire to relocate to Brisbane.
For a confidential discussion regarding this exciting career opportunity contact Dan O'Donnell on 02 9877 0400 and quote job reference AU-9776.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Short-listed candidates for this position will be contacted within the next 7 days.
We look forward to the opportunity of assisting you with your career search.
