Retail Strategic Business Manager, Gucci
Kering - New York, New York
Role Mission
The Retail Strategic Business Manager will serve in a cross-functional role, bringing to the planning and strategy function a deeper knowledge and understanding of retail, consumer management and market specifics. This individual will develop an innovative approach to reporting and analysis, from which enhanced strategic actions can be taken. While this role will formally be a part of the Strategy & Business Planning team, he/she will collaborate very closely with Retail function leaders, particularly the VP of Retail, Director of Retail Performance, and Director of Consumer Management.
Key Accountabilities
- Responsible for coordinating the sales forecasting by store, bi-annually for the FCT1/Budget processes, as well as monthly updates for local management, in collaboration with the VP of Retail and the District Managers
- Own the quarterly commercial sales target review process with District Managers
- Lead development of retail strategy and action plans – in close collaboration with the corporate retail team
- Serve as liaison between Finance and Retail teams on all matters concerning strategy development, planning (inclusive of FCT1/Budget) and reporting
- Follow up on the implementation of select projects related to Retail Excellence
- Support KPI analytics, action planning and targeting processes
- Play a key role in the development of the Brand Distribution Strategy
- Support VP of Retail, Director of Retail Performance and District Managers in ad-hoc analysis and projects as needed
- Launch new surveys/studies in close collaboration with VP of Retail
- Maintain constant knowledge of Store Projects and real estate changes
Desired Education & Experience
- A BA in Business, Finance, Economics or otherwise with a strong quantitative focus
- MBA or Post-Graduate education in quantitative fields would be ideal
- Minimum 5 years of experience in an analytical, strategic role, with minimum 2 years at a top-tier, ideally global, organization
Desired Competencies & Skills
- The ability to prioritize, multitask and handle multiple requests with multiple degrees of priority simultaneously
- Attention to detail and the capacity to thrive under pressure
- Great people’s skill, capacity to effectively interact with peers and superiors of different backgrounds
- Ability to work effectively in a team, developing a respectful and pleasant, yet committed and efficient environment
- Excellent organizational skills, time management skills and work ethic
- Experience working in a fast paced, very dynamic environment
- Knowledge of retail and CRM metrics
- Strong PowerPoint skills
- Strong quantitative and modeling skills coupled with the ability to analyze wide, complex arrays of data
- Experience with MicroStrategy a plus, but not required
- Experience with a formal planning application (JDA, SAS, RPAS, etc) is plus but is not required
Thank you for applying to Gucci. Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Gucci is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
EOE M/D/F/V
Posted: 30+ days ago
About Kering
Who we are Kering is a growing Group of 20 high-profile, profitable brands that create apparel and accessories for the luxury and sport & lifestyle markets. Luxury: Gu... more
