Country Manager in Berlin at MANGO

To manage our retail operations within Germany, we are currently seeking a Country Manager to join MANGO. Reporting to the Executive Management at Headquarters / International Retail Director, you will work to achieve the business objectives for Germany.

You will be responsible for the profitability of the business units, follow up the constant evolution of the stores and be in contact with the team of Area Managers and Store Managers.

You will work to optimise logistics and import procedures in coordination with Headquarters, develop marketing programmes in coordination with the company’s global strategy, create business initiatives in order to surpass established objectives and liaise with franchisees.

Key Responsibilities:

• To define the commercial strategy and criteria for the business management
• To supervise marketing actions and adapt the pricing strategy, in coordination with the global strategy of the company
• To adapt promotional actions launched by the company, in accordance with the needs of the country
• To follow up the business plan in order to control possible deviations and take action
• To ensure the achievement of the yearly sales target and follow up continuously on the progress of stores
• To promote business initiatives which make it possible to go beyond the established objectives
• To lead and manage a team of Coordinators, Area Managers and Store Managers
• To transmit the company culture to the team
• To ensure compliance with image standards at all levelsTo make appropriate adjustments in collaboration with the Product department and propose specific promotions and pricing strategies based on the competition and stock levels in your area

We are looking for an individual with a professional career within fashion retail and experience of working within a multinational company, in the management of one or several business units and in the establishment of short and medium-term business plans.

Excellent knowledge of the market and a strategic vision of business is required. Candidates must have a degree in Business Management and Administration (or similar) and have a good command of both German and English.

We are seeking a multi-talented person, with a strong orientation towards results and excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills.

Flexibility and availability to travel throughout the country are a must.