Assistant Managing Director (Based at Gurgaon)

Job Accountabilities:

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Assist the Managing Director to craft and implement strategic growth initiatives aligned with the company’s vision and goals.
• Executing both short-term and long-term business strategies, ensuring they contribute to overall company growth, and continuously assessing the performance of these strategies.

Client Relationship Management & Growth

• Developing and implementing strategies to expand the merchandising business, with a focus on current and potential clients.
• Leading efforts to cultivate strong, long-lasting client relationships that drive business growth.

Business Solutions & KPIs

• Identifying and offering solutions to facilitate business plans, ensuring key performance indicators (KPIs) are achieved.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor sourcing and merchandising teams, providing guidance on best practices, performance improvement, and professional growth.
• Promote a collaborative work environment and facilitate communication between teams.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide actionable feedback to ensure the team’s success.
• Supporting efforts to restructure and optimize staffing engagement, ensuring the company maintains a strong talent pool.

Product Knowledge & Development

• Develop deep product knowledge across all categories in Home and Apparel, staying updated on industry standards, materials, sustainability, and innovations.
• Ensure a comprehensive understanding of fabric composition, textile treatments, hardware materials, furniture production methods, and apparel construction techniques.
• Regularly evaluate and introduce new materials, finishes, and technologies to enhance product offerings and maintain competitiveness.
• Provide expert input during product testing, quality control, and sampling processes, ensuring that all products meet the required standards and expectations.

Financial & Budget Management

• Develop and manage the department’s budget, controlling costs and ensuring profitability for sourcing and merchandising operations.

Ethical Management

• Upholding the company’s core values and ensuring that ethical practices are adhered to in all operations and management activities.

Ad-hoc Responsibilities

• Assisting the Managing Director in any additional activities that arise, contributing to the organization’s agile approach.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to craft long-term growth plans that align with company goals.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business dynamics, decision-making, and how to translate strategy into actionable plans.
• Product knowledge: Expertise in product categories (textiles, furniture, hardline, and apparel), with a deep understanding of materials, cost, production methods, and market trends.
• Client Relationship Management: Proven track record of developing and nurturing client relationships to drive growth.
• Leadership & Team Building: Strong leadership capabilities, with experience in coaching, developing, and retaining high-performance teams.
• Ethics & Integrity: Commitment to upholding company values and ethical standards.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to assist in various ad-hoc activities and pivot strategies as needed.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• University degree along with degree in Business Management, Merchandising, or related disciplines is preferred.
• Over 18+ years’ experience in related industry, with min 8 years at senior managerial level.

Connor provides excellent career opportunities to the right candidate. If you are interested in joining our team, please send your resume with current and expected remuneration packages to Email: newdelhi-jobapp@weconnor.com by MS word attachment.