About The Role

We are looking for a General Manager – Offline Retail for our client to lead and scale the company’s offline retail business across Large Format Retail (LFR) and Shop-in-Shop (SIS) channels.

The role will have end-to-end ownership of channel growth, commercial strategy, key partnerships, operations, team leadership, and P&L; performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute channel growth and expansion strategies across India.
• Build and manage the pipeline for new store, LFR, and SIS openings.
• Own commercial models including Outright, Sale-or-Return (SOR), and Consignment.
• Drive end-to-end channel P&L;, revenue, margins, sell-in, sell-through, and profitability.
• Build robust strategic relationships with national retail partners and senior/C-level stakeholders.
• Develop joint business plans with key partners to drive sustainable growth.
• Ensure healthy inventory, optimum stock levels,



collections, and operational efficiency.
• Lead and mentor Cluster Managers and Key Account Managers (KAMs).
• Identify new opportunities, negotiate commercial terms, and drive business expansion.

Must-Have

• MBA from a reputed business school/institution.
• 10–15 years of experience in Offline Retail, LFR, Distribution, or SIS channels.
• Strong experience with sportswear, footwear, apparel, or consumer brands.
• Proven track record of owning and managing business/channel P&L.;
• Strong network and senior-level relationships with national LFR and retail partners.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, business development, and people leadership skills.

Skills: leadership,retail,business expansion,apparel

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