Retail Store Manager - Fashion & Lifestyle

About UsAbans PLC - Lifestyle Cluster The Abans Fashion and Lifestyle Clusterencompasses a diverse collection of premium fashion and lifestyle labels, including BOSS, renowned as Sri Lanka's foremost luxury menswear brand. Abans is also the authorized retailer of Under Armour, a highly esteemed American active and performance wear brand endorsed by notable figures like Dwayne "The Rock" -.Johnson and basketball legend Steph Curry. Additionally, Abans Times Square now presents a selection of luxury fashion watches from BOSS, COACH, HUGO, and Calvin Klein, offering elegant yet accessible luxury fashion options. Titan, another prestigious brand in Abans' fashion portfolio, has remained as a trusted watch brand in Sri Lanka for over four decades. earning widespread trust and popularity with its fashionable and premium timepieces. Skechers. known for prioritizing comfort, has gained immense popularity among Sri Lankan consumers for footwear that blends comfort. style. and versatility for every occasion. Skechers utilizes cutting-edge technology that many. including doctors recommend for various foot conditions. Among Abans' fashion and lifestyle brands is MINISO. a comprehensive lifestyle brand offering a diverse range of household items. cosmetics. fashion accessories, and toys suitable for all ages. MINISO is recognized for its affordability and high-quality products. making it a go-to choice for personal use or thoughtful gifting.Key ResponsibilitiesAchieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and profit targets.Manage daily showroom operations and ensure smooth business functioning.Lead, motivate, coach, and develop the showroom team.Monitor sales, conversion, ATV, UPT, gross margin, and productivity KPIs.Drive sales performance and identify opportunities for business growth.Ensure excellent customer service and a consistent brand experience.Maintain visual merchandising, grooming, showroom presentation, and brand standards.Ensure optimum stock availability and manage stock ageing and sell-through.Monitor stock transfers, shrinkage, and inventory accuracy.Control showroom expenses and ensure efficient manpower utilisation.Plan and execute promotions, product launches, and marketing campaigns.Analyse sales and operational reports and take corrective actions.Ensure compliance with company SOPs, policies, and audit requirements.Coordinate with HR, Finance, Marketing, Buying, Warehouse, VM, and other support functions.Build a strong sales culture and take ownership of the overall commercial and operational performance of the showroom.Job Requirements4–8 years of relevant retail experience, including proven experience in showroom/store management and team leadership.Strong knowledge of retail sales, store operations, inventory management, customer service, and commercial performance.Proven ability to achieve sales and profit targets, analyse KPIs, and drive business growth.Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage teams and coordinate with multiple functions.Proficiency in MS Office/Excel and ERP or retail management systems will be an advantage.