Our client is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead its Mainland China business. Based in Shanghai, the role carries full P&L responsibility and oversees commercial growth, business development, retail and operations, e-commerce, marketing and people leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Take full ownership of the Mainland China P&L, including revenue, costs, profitability and overall business performance.
- Develop and execute commercial strategies to drive sustainable business growth.
- Build, develop and maintain strong relationships with brand partners and key business stakeholders.
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams across business development, retail, operations, e-commerce, marketing and other key functions.
- Drive retail performance, operational efficiency and a high-quality customer experience.
- Oversee online and offline business performance and identify opportunities to improve sales, conversion and customer engagement.
- Monitor market developments, consumer trends and competitive activities to identify growth opportunities.
- Lead, develop and motivate the management team while fostering strong collaboration and accountability across functions.
- Manage relationships effectively with local teams, regional leadership and external business partners.
Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years of business leadership experience, with genuine P&L ownership.
- Proven commercial and business management experience with responsibility for revenue growth and profitability.
- Relevant experience within luxury, fashion, beauty, premium retail, outlet, e-commerce, marketplace or omnichannel retail environments would be highly advantageous.
- Strong understanding of the Mainland China market and consumer landscape.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple business functions and lead senior teams.
- Strong business development, negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Commercially minded, solutions-oriented and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.
- Native/fluent Mandarin and full professional proficiency in English.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or a related discipline; MBA would be advantageous.
Interested candidates, please send your updated resume in Word format along with a recent photograph to talents@talentnex.com.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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