Country Manager, Mainland China

We are looking for a seasoned business leader to drive the development of China market for Peninsula Merchandising – the Retail and Lifestyle business of The Peninsula. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will ​act as the market in-charge, taking full responsibility of commercial functions and leading the local teams to manage all local business activities.

Key Responsibilities :

• Be responsible for the profit and loss for designated sales channels, and any other commercial key performance indexes.
• Develop and drive growth strategies to transit the local operation from opening stage to profitable, well-established stage The strategies should address the needs including but not limited to product development, build brand awareness, channels development etc
• Drive brand engagement and awareness through social media, PR and other communications, to build and maintain a luxury retail presence in online and offline channels as per guidelines.
• Propose and drive business plan to expand across retail, pop ups, e-commerce, corporate sales and develop people plan to support growth.
• Identify both seasonal and year-round product development opportunities to suit the designated market and support the business strategies.
• Work closely with Finance to propose and manage the whole cycle of budgeting and forecasting of the designated sales channels.
• Work closely with Product and Supply Chain & Procurement teams on product development initiatives, logistics and supply chain to ensure accurate forecasting, inventory and minimise wastage.
• Work closely with Product and Supply Chain & Procurement teams on sourcing future product supply options in the designated market to meet supply demand and ensure the highest levels of quality, compliance, and QA in the supply chain.
• Build and manage professional relationship with landlords of the current and any potential points of sale and key customers or business partners for any potential business opportunities.
• Lead development strategies including market research, pitching the landlords, negotiating for the rent, opening point of sale and achieving budgeted revenue and growth plan.
• Partner with management team to drive key initiatives in line with the Group standards and priorities.
• Drive customer experience in every aspect to delight customers and ensure ongoing people development, Peninsula Service Principles roll out and exceed customer expectations.
• Drive and be responsible for the compliance on local legislative requirements and the company policies from the Group.
• Work closely with People and Culture on all people management and development initiatives.

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