General Manager
Now Hiring | Australian Jewellery Brand | Sydney
The Brand |
This Australian Designer Jewellery brand has grown from strength to strength since inception, with successful channels across retail, wholesale and online and stocked at your favourite stores! We are looking for an exceptional and experienced General Manager to lead their team during a phase of growth. This is a small, thriving and dynamic business requiring a leader who is hungry, driven and excited to work in a hands on leadership role.
The Role |
The General Manager will play a crucial role in building team culture and being proactive in driving the business forward in terms of overall growth, efficiency, productivity, and profitability across all channels. You will optimise business operations and work alongside the Founders/executive leadership team to ensure the business thrives.
With key accountabilities across |
Business Strategy – working with key stakeholders to drive product sell through and working with the senior executive leadership team on strategy planning, development and cost control
Drive revenue – holistically manage and optimise all revenue channels
Management of brand end to end Marketing strategy - that encapsulates, influencers, PR, Website content, EDMs & flows, events, promotions, digital marketing and more.
Critical path management and strategy - oversee the critical path to ensure all deadlines are met with new collections each season. This will require you to support the production process where necessary with purchase orders, costings, collection modelling (matrix) based on data and brand/market knowledge
Management of global logistics and warehousing as the business grows, to ensure there is always an efficient operation in relation to time and cost.
Team Leadership and Development – driving accountability, nurturing employee performance and productivity
Driving business performance - work with the executive leadership team to manage budgets, performance and cashflow
Process Improvement – proactively identify areas of improvement within the business
The Skillset |
Ideally will have a background as an existing GM with a background in retail, sales or eCommerce with a thorough understanding of retail sales and stock management metrics.
A passion and alignment to the brand
At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role
High level Communication and presentation skills
Leadership and team building skills
Sound retail operations knowledge
The Offer |
There is a strong remuneration package on offer, including a bonus structure that rewards business growth, benefits and future opportunities for shares.
The Talent Mill Recruitment division is a bespoke consultancy and talent acquisition specialist within the fashion, lifestyle and retail industries. With more than 10 years specialist expertise with luxury, lifestyle & fashion brands globally we discover, recognize, and connect inspiring individuals to the most desirable brands as a trusted support to founder-led start-ups, SME’s and multinational corporations within the fashion & retail industry.
Recruitment – but make it ethical not transactional. Quality over quantity – always. Truly consultative and delivered at pace. We hold a genuine passion and expertise for the industries we support and offer a unique and modern recruitment proposition – one where we develop long term, meaningful connections, add value and deliver an unforgettable service.