Ajanta Shoes - Business Head - Retail Segment

Job Title: Business Head - Retail

Company: Ajanta Footcare Pvt Ltd.

Experience: 16-20+ Years

Location : Kolkata

Job Description: As the Business Head - Retail , your primary objective is to lead the retail division to unprecedented growth, expanding our reach from West Bengal to a nationwide presence. You will be instrumental in shaping and executing the retail strategy, driving revenue generation, and achieving significant sales growth.

Your role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities:

- Retail Strategy and Business Development:Develop and execute a comprehensive retail strategy, with a strong focus on expanding the brand to become a pan-India retail giant.

- Sales and Revenue Growth:Drive sales revenue through strategic initiatives, promotional campaigns, and innovative sales techniques.

- Market Expansion:Identify potential locations for new retail outlets and evaluate market potential across India.

- Team Leadership:Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages professional growth.

- Inventory and Supply Chain Management:Oversee inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels to meet customer demand.Work closely with the supply chain team to optimize stock procurement and distribution.Minimize stockouts and excess inventory through efficient inventory management practices.

- Customer Experience and Branding:Develop and implement customer-centric initiatives to enhance the in-store shopping experience.Gather and analyze customer feedback to make data-driven improvements.Maintain and enhance the company's reputation for delivering quality and customer satisfaction.

- Marketing and Promotion:Collaborate with the marketing team to develop retail-specific marketing campaigns.

- Budgeting and Financial Management:Develop and manage the retail division's budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Proven track record of at least 12+ years in retail management, with a focus on revenue generation and business development.

- Minimum 5 years of experience in handling the Senior position viz. GM / Sr GM or alike.

- Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving sales targets.

- Experience in the footwear or fashion industry is highly advantageous.

- Strong leadership, team-building, and decision-making skills.

- In data analysis and reporting.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

- Masters/ Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field