Assistant Manager- Business Development

Key Objectives:

• To drive business development plan for Puma India by managing the sales target across the stores and finding new business opportunities
• Responsible for planning targeted sales for existing and new stores
• Custodian of P/L
• Build third party relations '
• Responsible for making business plans for the next financial year for the whole organization and at the department level by dividing components
• Deciding topline targets for the department factoring in sales from the existing stores and sales from the new stores
• Plan complete sales form existing stores and make comparison to the targeted sales and take corrective actions, if required
• Deciding which stores to be opened during what time of the year and the expected sales target for the store
• Conducting 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

• Undertaking the Re-sizing of the stores based on the market potential and requirements
• Ensuring that all Puma stores are working within the EBIT target
• Working on increasing the topline, reducing the cost and reducing discounts to ensure that the store is working well within the EBIT guidelines
• Finding scope and opportunities to negotiate the cost of rentals to maximize gross profit
• Act as the brand ambassador of Puma to build relations with the third party
• Sharing of necessary information with the third party and keeping them informed about the company initiatives to enhance their sense of belonging.

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Eligibility Criteria and Functional Competencies Required

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