JOB DESCRIPTION - STORE MANAGER
Experience required - 5 - 8 years
Qualification - Undergraduate/Graduate/Diploma/Postgraduate
Industry - Apparel/Retail
Roles and Responsibilities:
· Own overall store performance including sales, profitability, customer experience and operational excellence
· Drive achievement of targets while ensuring sustainable business growth
· Full responsibility for store P&L, including revenue delivery, cost control, and margin improvement
· People management for store-team including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management.
· Develop and maintain high-performing store teams through continuous coaching and capability building
· Oversee daily store operations including customer service standards, visual presentation and service delivery
· Ensure effective inventory management, stock control to minimise shrinkage and maximise availability
· Coordinate effectively with Head Office and cross-functional teams to align store execution with business strategy
· Analyse store-level reports (daily, weekly, monthly) to identify trends and drive corrective actions if any
· Handle escalated customer concerns and ensure resolution in line with brand standards
· Drive cost optimisation initiatives while maintaining high service and operational standards
Desired Skills:
· Strong business leadership skills with full ownership of customer-relationship in catchment areas, store profitability and overall performance
· Excellent people leadership skills with experience in building, developing, and retaining high-performing teams
· Strong understanding of retail operations including inventory management, visual merchandising, and store standards
· Customer-centric mindset with the ability to resolve escalations and ensure superior customer experience
· Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret data and drive actionable insights
· Effective communication and stakeholder management skills for coordination with Head Office and cross-functional teams
· Ability to plan, prioritise and execute multiple operational and commercial activities in a fast-paced environment
· Proficiency in MS Office and retail reporting systems for performance tracking and analysis
· 5–8 years of retail experience; prior experience as Store Manager/ Asst. Manager / Sr. Fashion Consultant is preferred