Country Manager

In line with Maison s long-term strategy we are recruiting an Indian country manager to oversee the Indian subcontinent He or she will be responsible to develop and implement the Maison s strategy in this market to reach the Maison s business and financial objectives and develop brand equity in the market These will include Managing sales operations Marketing communication including local execution Client acquisition and development People and partner management Real estate development Team development Reporting to Brand Manager MEIALocation Delhi IndiaBusiness development Propose annual budget and set sales targets Define Network strategy and recommend marketing action plan in collaboration with Dubai Regional team to achieve sales objectives Develop and expand corporate and B2B partnerships with a focus on tapping into the growing wedding market in India Conduct Real Estate market research gather competitive intelligence Identify strategic opportunities for new boutiques and POS and build the related business case Alongside the team monitor POS performance and propose actions plan on how to achieve quantitative and qualitative objectives and KPI s Work hand in hand with the team to implement a sell-out strategy and activation plan per account Ensure regular reports are submitted accurately and timely Recommend and execute strategy for the country in line with regional and global guidelines and objectives Manage financial aspects of budgeting phasing P L along with local finance controllers to ensure Financial KPI s are met Ensure client service excellence and efficiency of after sales service Develop network through all channels Wholesale TimeVallee Boutique Ecom in the country Establish strong relationships with partners in an omnichannel approach and manage locally Network local strategy Propose implement and manage and multi-brand strategy for the country and boutique for the future in line with local objectives and international guidelines Bring forward leadership to motivate local retail sales and partner teams and create unique experience Manage Wholesale growth alongside the team organic and possible expansion Initiate action plans to Identify develop and upgrade local clientele Marketing and Communication Strategy Work hand in hand with the local regional team and local partners to develop a local communication strategy to recruit develop and build the Maison s equity in the market Alongside the local Baume Mercier team define and implement coop actions plans with partners across all platforms ATL CRM PR events Monitor effectiveness of communication activities and develop constantly to maximize ROI Oversee the implementation of local events plan ensuring best execution and image for the Maison s Point of sale operations Realize field visits to evaluate operations and monitor compliance to the brand guidelines in terms of visual merchandising assortments pricingxe2x80xa6 Lead train guide point of sales boutique managers staff Implement correct point of sale structures with Partner Follow up on the staff training within the network and customer service implementations Manage the Baume Mercier team in India Develop and manage the Baume Mercier team in India Define and communicate the mission and objectives to the team establishing priorities and assessing performance Develop a positive and entrepreneurial employee relations environment PROFILE Strong background in brand management and commercial planning in luxury retail industry with a multinational company Min 5 years of experience in a managerial position Previous experience in account management is a plus Exposure in development of marketing plans and retail operations Experience of working on complex cross-functional projects with defined timelines and engaging with various stakeholders Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Entrepreneurial mindset proactive ability to demonstrate resourcefulness and manage ambiguity Min Bachelor s degree from a reputable university Computer literate with experience in using word excel and power point Good knowledge of Indian business culture Fluent in Hindi and English languages