Job Description

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The General Manager is responsible for the overall brand development, day to day running and management of the business units. The company plans to open up more POS and retail outlets as wholly owned, BOSS or franchise stores in region.

The mandate for the successful individual will continues to establish and manage a fully integrated business operation. The specific functions in the organization are: sales in each business unit, marketing, merchandising & procurement, account, finance & auditing and business operations & administration, human resources, distribution, IT and legal compliance in Malaysia and the region.

He/She will need to achieve established financial and growth targets by coordinating and leveraging resources within and without the corporation through strategizing and flawless process and execution, and effective management in all aspects of the operation.

He/She will include the company values someone who has a strong entrepreneurial spirit, has strong customer service orientation and a strong track record of building successful organizations preferably Trading, Retail and Others Organization.

Specific responsibilities of the General Manager will include, but are not be limited to:

\xc2\xb7 Develop and execute business unit development plan to achieve the sales targets.

\xc2\xb7 Execute strategic, financial and distribution objectives in the Malaysia and the region over time. Recruit, train and manage necessary human resources to accomplish these objectives.

\xc2\xb7 Negotiate third party distribution for the trading and retail set up according to plan.

\xc2\xb7 Execute a marketing strategy and plan to maximize brand awareness and consumer pull to achieve the corporate growth objectives. Must have a brand building/value added approach.

\xc2\xb7 Overall responsibility to meet or exceed Revenue, EBITDA and Net Profit targets.

\xc2\xb7 Manage and develop direct reports to establish goals and measures, define roles and responsibilities, develop training plans, conduct performance reviews, provide ongoing feedback and coaching, recognize and reward performance.

Experience &

Qualification : Experience Required / Preferred

\xc2\xb7 A seasoned business professional with approximately 10 years of experience with local or multinational companies. Minimum of 5 years in management leadership roles.

\xc2\xb7 Proven track record within trading and retail operations in SME will be a strong plus. Fashion and FMCG experience are desired.

Skills Required

\xc2\xb7 Excellent Trilingual: Mandarin, Bahasa and English.

\xc2\xb7 Has a \xe2\x80\x9cCan Do\xe2\x80\x9d attitude and mind-set. A problem solver.

\xc2\xb7 Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, due to the location of the position being in Johor Bahru and managing business operations branches in Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu.

\xc2\xb7 Full integrity in both business and personal life is a MUST.

\xc2\xb7 Team player with excellent management skills.

\xc2\xb7 Forward looking with a mindset of own career planning tied with the growth of the business.

\xc2\xb7 Integrity and ethical standards which are beyond reproach.

Personal

Characteristics :

\xc2\xb7 Have solid communication and interpersonal skills

\xc2\xb7 Responsible, proactive and a \xe2\x80\x9cself-starter\xe2\x80\x9d

\xc2\xb7 Articulate, conceptual, a practical problem solver, as well as possess strategic thinking abilities

\xc2\xb7 Display leadership, decision-making skills, and also be a team player

\xc2\xb7 Technically competent, possess a strong work ethic and be capable of performing under pressure in pursuit of results

\xc2\xb7 Mature and capable of commanding the respect and credibility of those with whom he/she comes in contact with, both within the organization, and with external business contacts.

\xc2\xb7 High levels of loyalty and integrity are also mandatory.

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