Retail Operations Executive

We are looking for a highly motivated Retail Operations Executive who will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing retail and event operations in Australia, with frequent travel to Australia is expected.

Event Management:

-Identify and secure event locations, negotiating rental rates to optimize costs.

-Develop detailed floor plans to ensure efficient space utilization.

-Coordinate with external vendors and stakeholders for atrium space and event setup.

-Collaborate with partners, contractors, and internal departments to ensure seamless event execution.

-Maintain adequate stock of brochures and promotional materials to support retail and event activities.

-Capture high-quality images for social media marketing and promotional purposes.

-Conduct comprehensive product training sessions and assess the competency of new team members, including part-time and full-time staff.

-Ensure training materials and presentation slides are regularly updated.


Manpower Planning:

-Manage staffing requirements for both retail and pop-up events to ensure adequate coverage.

-Assist in scheduling casual staff and making necessary adjustments based on operational needs.

-Secure replacements for last-minute staff cancellations to minimize disruptions.

-Adjust manpower allocation based on sales trends and event locations to maximize efficiency.


Sales & Inventory Management:

-Monitor sales performance to ensure pop-up stores achieve break-even or meet sales targets.

-Coordinate the replenishment of retail inventory from headquarters as needed.

-Compile and submit commission reports for casual staff, if applicable.


Requirements

-Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Event Management, or a related field preferred.

-Proven experience in event planning, retail management, or a similar role, preferably with international exposure.

-Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

-Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

-Strong leadership and team management skills.

-Ability to analyze sales trends and optimize manpower allocation accordingly.

-Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event planning software.

-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.