country general manager - retail / lifestyle sector.

We are exclusively hiring for a Country General Manager for a well-established, publicly listed mid-sized company with over 200 employees and a 50-year legacy of growth and success in the retail / lifestyle industry. Started from humble beginnings, the company has evolved into a trusted brand known for its quality, reliability, and innovation. Over the decades, it has adapted to changing market trends, diversified its offerings, and built a strong foundation of loyal customers.

Now entering its next growth phase, the company is undergoing a rejuvenation strategy to remain competitive and expand into new markets. This includes leveraging cutting-edge technologies, redefining its brand identity and in today’s e-commerce-driven world. The firm aims to elevate their business to the next level and is seeking a dynamic leader to drive this transformation.

Position Overview:
The Country General Manager will lead the retail Division. This is a pivotal role that requires a balance of operational excellence, strategic vision, and entrepreneurial drive to achieve the company’s ambitious goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Operations: Oversee and strengthen Sales & Business development & operational functions, including logistics, marketing, ensuring operational efficiency and alignment with the company’s strategic goals.
• Strategic Growth: Develop and execute a robust growth plan to increase turnover from $20M to $40M within 3-4 years, leveraging market opportunities, technology investments, and brand repositioning.
• Leadership Development: Lead and mentor a multi-layered team, integrating long-tenured staff with new talent to create a cohesive, innovative workforce.
• Market Expansion: Explore new market opportunities in Singapore, Malaysia, and beyond, capitalizing on the e-commerce boom and reaching broader audiences.
• Change Management: Modernize legacy systems and processes, addressing inefficiencies while preserving the company’s core values.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with the leadership team, Managing Director and Board of Members to align on strategic initiatives and milestones.

First 12-24 Months Focus:

• Months 1-6: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the business, its operations, and culture.
• Months 6-12: Streamline operations, optimize costs, and establish a foundation for growth.
• Months 12-24: Execute strategic initiatives to drive turnover growth and reposition the brand.

Candidate Profile:

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven track record of driving growth in SMEs / MNC’s, ideally with experience managing $6-15M turnover businesses.
• Strong background in operational roles, including logistics, HR, sales, marketing, and finance.
• Experience navigating SME culture and politics, with a deep understanding of the Singapore market.
• Previous experience in roles reporting to CEOs/General Managers or as a business leader with P&L responsibility.

Skills needed

• Strong business acumen with the ability to dive into operational details while maintaining a strategic focus and elevating the business to the next level.
• Decisive, results-driven, and entrepreneurial with a growth mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to manage multi-layered teams and foster a collaborative culture.
• Humble yet intelligent, with a strong grasp of numbers and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Visionary thinker capable of redefining and scaling the business to new heights.

This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic leader to make a lasting impact and steer a successful SME toward its next phase of growth and innovation. If you are ready to lead with vision, operational excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit, we encourage you to apply.

If you feel you are the right person for the job, I'd love to hear from you! Please hit the apply button directly.

(EA: 94C3609/ R1325492 )