Chief Commercial Officer

Job Description

Employment: Full Time Job Purpose- The Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) is jointly responsible for the strategic direction, leadership and future development of focused on both Retail, Distribution and E commerce of the business in accordance with policies, goals, and objectives established by the Chief Executive Officer.- The CCO will be responsible for revenue growth within the organization.- Leads and directs the following functions and/or business units: Retail, Wholesale, Visual Merchandising and E Commerce.Key Responsibilities- Directs internal operations to achieve budgeted results and other financial criteria.- Participates in the development and preparation of short-term and long-range plans and budgets based upon organizational goals and objectives and recommends their adoption to the Chief Executive Officer.- Develops and establishes operating policies consistent with the CEOs broad policies and objectives and ensures its adequate execution.- Ensures that all activities and operations are performed in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing business operations.- Manage, motivate, inspire lead teams, investing time in their development.- Oversee all financial strategy, management, and compliance. Keep CEO and leadership team informed, with ready access to necessary reports, data, and performance metrics.- Ensure brand management and overall growth in the brand.- Ensure that each commercial function operates to the highest standards and delivers the agreed objectives both short term as well as long term. Maintain and demonstrate a clear focus on return on investment in all commercial deals and operations.- Ensure that adequate resources are available from a technological point of view.- Work with the Ecommerce Manager to further build the E-commerce platform, to help grow the online business.- Identify and establish the sales channels both internal and external platforms.- Work with the Retail Team to develop and deploy a strategy that will maximize revenue streams for all retail operations.- Design operating budget and manage expenses.- Utilize market intelligence and performance data including benchmarking and horizon scanning to understand competitor standards and make improvements in service delivery accordingly to remain best in field.- Present and consult with CEO on business trends with a view to developing new services, products, and wholesale channels.- Maintain excellent communication with the key accounts.- Present new products and services and enhance existing relationships and identify opportunities.- Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and wholesale channels that will lead to an increase in sales.- Using knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the companys unique selling propositions and differentiators.- Maintain the visual merchandising standards through the team- Ensure direction with regards to the commerciality of the business is maximized through visual standards REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications- Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Management.- Commercial and Retail experience desirable.- 10+ years gained in retail environments in sales and merchandising, experience in management positions.Competencies- Strong leadership skills.- Strong and demonstrated strategic thinking skills.- Ability to think creatively and develop non-traditional solutions to complex business challenges.- Outstanding sales management skill.- Strong negotiation and analytical skills.- Ability to be hands-on as well as strategic.- Managing People.- Cost Consciousness.

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About Company

A leading lifestyle retail and distribution company in UAE.