General Merchandise Manager- Furniture

Job Purpose:

To lead the furniture team in managing & developing the furniture business with a view to achieving the Company’s growth & objectives

Education & Experience:

• Degree or Higher Diploma in Business or technical disciplines is preferred.
• Over 18 years of furniture experience in merchandising of furniture products in buying and Liaison Office. with 10 years at management level.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge in furniture product (both indoor & out-door) manufacturing process and proven skills in market and vendor management.
• Knowledge of the USA and/ or European market is required
• Strong management and leadership skill, possess strategic and analytical thinking and high level of initiative and integrity.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skill to interact with all levels, both external and internal. Commitment and result driven are definitely a plus.
• Fluency in spoken & written English is prerequisite;

Behavior:

• Strong business acumen, leadership, result-oriented, resources conscious, quality-oriented, sense of urgency, proactive, culturally sensitive, deadline conscious, analytical, good problem-solving skill, negotiation skill, good interpersonal and communication skills, customer-focused, safety conscious, persuasive & team player

Key Accountabilities:

• Plan short-term business strategy to support long-term company goals.
• Familiarize with the market attributes and understand client’s preference.
• Work to meet and thrive to exceed planned shipments; control expenses and plan manpower efficiently, to meet budget and fulfill Profit/Loss responsibilities.
• Lead subordinates to meet changing business demands for client satisfaction.
• Develop and implement new and innovative action plans to achieve new business objectives.
• Aim to have no client/ vendor disputes, but do stay active in any negotiations, disagreements, and if unavoidable, claims.
• Identify cause of current problems and to anticipate potential pitfalls, to prepare workable solutions and to work on improvement methods.
• Responsible for team building including supervise, motivation, and coach subordinates.
• Plan and carry out strategic sourcing and supplier developments, to build resources to support and to grow the business.
• Direct market research efforts and new product developments to enhance service to clients and to drive business.
• Ensure timely submission of any market and management reports.

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.