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Location:, ,Salary:CompetitiveType:PermanentMain Industry:Other Industries & Skills:Purchasing & Supply ChainAdvertiser:Job ID:131619295Posted On:21 February 2025At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us.We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.The opportunity:Head of Retail, MalaysiaThe Head of Retail Malaysia reports to the General Manager of Malaysia and has full responsibility for the success and growth of the Retail stores within the business. He / She is expected to drive commercial targets and increase store conversion rates by elevating client experience in stores. As a strong advocate for Retail, the Head of Retail will lead and develop a diverse retail teams across multiple stores in Malaysia, providing coaching and development of Area Managers, Store Managers and the Retail Operations team. Through building effective relationships with key stakeholders in the business, such as Marketing, Category, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR, and respective regional counterparts, the Head of Retail will drive in-store results to achieve business success.You will shine here if you enjoyxe2x80xa6Sales-Overseeing our stores, mentoring, and directing strategies for success to drive sales
-Developing sound strategies with insightful analysis of customersxe2x80x99 behaviors, competitive landscape, competitorsxe2x80x99 offerings and market trends to increase market share
-Evaluating data related to sales, promotions, competitors, and client feedback, to achieve stretched targets and driving business growth
-Preparing and presenting regular financial reports and forecasts, analyzing business trends and key performance indicators, including client experience metrics and sales performance and providing insights to management
-KPI: Achieve sales targets, revenue growth, and profitability goals for all retail stores
-KPI: Increase/protect market shareClient Experience-Ensuring a good positioning of competitive services for each store with a good understanding of the Clientsxe2x80x99 profiles and engagement for all tiers of Sephora members
-Championing a client-centric culture with strong floor management and adoption of digital tools in every store to exceed customerxe2x80x99s shopping experience and to build loyalty
-Optimizing store layout to facilitate enhanced shopping experiences for customers while maximizing sales
-KPI: Drive conversion rate with focus on elevating client experience
-KPI: Drive Love Meter scoresPeople Leadership-Developing and implementing strategies to build a robust succession bench for Store Leaders, utilizing OMR and targeted talent development programs
-Collaborating with HR to design and implement incentive programs aimed at driving sales performance and motivating retail teams
-Being a strong advocate for training programs to enhance employee skills, and to ensure that they are well implemented and monitored in the stores to improve employee performance
-Dedicating time in the stores to coach and develop the retail cast to support their growth and cast career path development
-Increasing employee loyalty by supporting professional development opportunities and recognizing outstanding performance to retain talents
-Effectively manage, train, develop and retain a diverse high performing retail team centered around our Sephora Purpose and Values, ensuring high levels of employee satisfaction
-Collaborating with Market Retail Training, Marketing, Category, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR teams to develop and implement cross-functional strategy for stores
-KPI: Retention rate, Employee Satisfaction scoreStore Network Optimization-Collaborating with the General Manager and regional team to play a pivotal role in expansion of store network and new stores opening across the market
-Maintaining good relations with landlords
-KPI: Achievement of new store opening plan and management of existing store networkWe would love to hear from you if you are/havexe2x80xa6-Professional experience in the retail industry with a proven track record of enhancing client experience and driving conversion rates
-Possess strong retail tenacity and commercial skills, good attention to detail, and an unwavering client-centric mindset
-Demonstrated leadership to achieve sales and profitability
-Comfortable with financial aspects (budget, daily store figures, etc.), understanding the impact of client experience investments on financial performance
-Strong management skills and agility to lead, motivate, and inspire in a rapidly changing environment
-Operations-minded and hands-on. Ready to spend time in stores to help the store team solve issues, motivate them, and ensure a positive client experience
-Strategic thinking, with the ability to develop and implement retail strategies
-Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build consensus across multi-functional teams
-Strong analytical and decision-making skills set, utilizing client feedback and data to make informed decisionsWhile at Sephora, youxe2x80x99ll enjoy...-The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams xe2x80x93 people you can be proud to work with.-The learning. We invest in training and developing our teams, and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans.-The culture. As a leading beauty retailer, backed by the LVMH luxury brand, our reach is broad and our impact is global. Yet therexe2x80x99s always room to explore. Itxe2x80x99s in the Sephora DNA to champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty.You can unleash your creativity, because wexe2x80x99ve got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve, because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. This, is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora.Sephora is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, or other employment practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

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