General Manager

An exciting opportunity has come up for a general manager to join a world class sourcing operation in its Bangladesh location. This role is responsible for setting the strategy across sales growth and profitability in the region.

The role:

•           Providing strong leadership to the territory to achieve the business strategy

•           Reporting directly into directors, providing updates on the business including any issues

•           Developing a supplier base, and ensure they meet the required standards and targets

•           Identify opportunities of growth, looking at product offers and pricing

•           Working on profit and loss; developing and implementing strategy

•           Manage recruitment, and look at the structure of the office

•           Working with merchandising on product offering, identifying for areas of growth, profit, and loss

The candidate:

•           Previous experience working within a sourcing office with either a UK or European retailer

•           At least 5 years’ experience as a general manager, from a merchandising background.

•           Strong business/commercial acumen

•           Able to adapt quickly to changes in the retail landscape

•           Hands on and able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

•           Act as a mentor to the team, focusing on training and development

•           Good product knowledge with experience with turnovers over $150,000,000

This is an integral role within the business, and comes with a desirable salary net salary. You will also receive an accommodation allowance, transport, flights as well as comprehensive life and medical insurance. You will also be part of a thriving company, with good career projections.