Assistant Manager - Business Development Job in Bengaluru at PUMA

Puma is hiring for the role of Assistant Manager - Business Development!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Drive the business development plan for Puma India by managing the sales target across the stores and finding new business opportunities
• Build third-party relations
• Make business plans for the next financial year for the whole organization and at the department level by dividing components
• Decide topline targets for the department factoring in sales from the existing stores and sales from the new stores
• Plan complete sales from existing stores make comparisons to the targeted sales and take corrective actions if required
• Decide which stores to be opened during what time of the year and the expected sales target for the store
• Conduct market surveys to capture the market potential and finding new initiatives to build brand image
• Enhance customer experience by ensuring that the stores are structured according to the Puma standard guidelines and undertaking renovations of the stores when required
• Undertake the Re-sizing of the stores based on the market potential and requirements
• Ensure that all Puma stores are working within the EBIT target
• Work on increasing the topline, reducing the cost, and reducing discounts to ensure that the store is working well within the EBIT guidelines
• Find scope and opportunities to negotiate the cost of rentals to maximize gross profit
• Act as the brand ambassador of Puma to build relations with third-party
• Share the necessary information with the third party and keep them informed about the company initiatives to enhance their sense of belonging

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills
• At least 3+ years experience in sales and/or management
• Must have a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, finance or a related field
• Willing to travel up to 75 percent of the time
• Strong analytical skills
• Proven track record of meeting sales target