Executive Director
LC Waikiki
Total years of experience :6 years, 3 Months
Direct the strategic and day-to-day operations of Turkey’s largest retail company with an annual turnover of $4.25B. Set strategic business plans that provide a clear roadmap to attaining board-approved goals and objectives. Create marking initiatives that elevate the story and mission of the brand. Lead a team of talented managers, providing ongoing training and coaching in best sales practices. Ensure compliance with brand policies and legal requirements. Regularly review key financial reports to remain abreast of store performance. Direct and control investments and fundraising efforts and holds signatory authority for all financial transactions. Build and sustain trusted relationships with shareholders, business partners and external authorities. Act as public-facing ambassador for the brand to increase visibility and strengthen its profile. Identify emergent issues at the earliest opportunity and apply corrective actions.
Key Contributions:
• Oversaw the opening of four retail locations, totaling over 5, 000 m2 in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, negotiating contracts with local vendors and outsourcing companies.
• Identified and applied significant cost saving measures to all brand locations across the country
• Sourced and forged partnerships with 15 new vendors, bringing in $ 150K in revenue.
• Researched potential locations for four new stores, supporting these recommendations with in-depth market analysis.
• Carry out regular product analyses by customer segment and accurately forecast stock needs to meet demands.
• Completed a complex return/transfer warehouse project, resulting in a storage capacity of 200K garments.
