Country Manager, philippinesLuxasia

Position Overview
Reporting directly into Asia Pacific leadership, this role is responsible for the strategic management and day-to-day operations of Luxasia Philippines. Providing strong leadership, giving clear direction and guidance to the local management team while breeding the right environment and autonomy to operate successfully - including the development and implementation of a strategic plan to advance the Company's vision, mission, strategies and objectives and to promote revenue, profitability and growth in the organization. The key focus of this role will be placed on brand building and accelerating retail excellence through the incorporation of shoppers' insights, omni-channel strategy and field team engagement.
The Country Manager should be a seasoned professional with a proven track record in achieving corporate targets in areas of growth, profitability and development. He/she acts as the key face of the business; develops new customers and channels to market and manages existing customer and channel partner relationships; works in alignment with Group directions to develop strategic partnerships and ensure that overall revenue and profit goals are achieved, and shareholder value is delivered.
Key Responsibilities
Accountable for the country's profit and loss, global consistency, market penetration, business improvement and operations excellence of Luxasia Philippines
Develop the business strategy for the country to meet sales, direct marketing contributions, value market share and profitability goals
Identify areas for business expansion in the channel in line with the overall Group strategy
Requirements
This Is How You Work It
Work closely with the Group Leadership team in executing the company's strategic directions in the country.
Lead and work closely with local management team on key decisions for policy and strategy as guided by the head office.
Plan, organise, direct and evaluate the entity's fiscal function and performance to achieve both short and long-term revenue, profit and other corporate goals established.
Establish departmental responsibilities, and coordinate functions among teams and workgroups.
Participate in the development of the entity's plans and programs as a strategic leader.
Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-term planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and impact with local regulatory action.
Develops and manages principals and channels effectively to achieve organisational goals.
Enhance, implement and enforce policies and procedures that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the entity.
Establish credibility throughout the entity and management as an effective leader and problem-solver to business challenges.
This Is What You Are Made Of
A Bachelor's Degrees in Business or a closely related field with equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations.
Grit, tenacity, and willingness to make things work.
At least 15 years of increasingly responsible work experience in a combination of Sales, Finance, Marketing, or Supply Chain disciplines (i.e., experience across several of the functions that this role oversees).
Excellent in planning with a marketing background, P&L management, handling commercial aspects.
A strong track record of sales management (achieving sales targets, budget development & tracking and demand forecasting) with excellent understanding of the Retail and/or Consumer Goods industry.
A strong level of business and commercial acumen, particularly in omnichannel retail and distribution, and a deep understanding of the business' local market and consumer behaviour.
An outstanding communicator who can interact with internally and externally with brand owners, management and colleagues.
Excellent networking skills and the ability to make partnerships happen.
Workable