Job Title : Zonal Manager – Retail Sales (West Zone)
Function : Retail Sales
Location : Mumbai
Reporting To : Head - Retail
Experience : Minimum 15+ years
Education : MBA from a reputed B-School
Industry : Fashion / Retail (Ethnic / Lifestyle preferred)
About the Organization
A leading Indian ethnic wear brand with a strong national presence across multiple retail formats. The company is known for its premium product offerings, customer-centric retailing, and a culture of innovation and excellence.
Role Purpose
The Zonal Manager will lead retail operations for a designated geography, ensuring consistent store performance, best-in-class customer experience, and effective people management. This position requires deep operational knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to deliver on business goals through cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Business Operations
- Drive zone-level sales targets and operational KPIs
- Oversee inventory management : stock flow, replenishment, shrinkage control
- Monitor stock and sales performance; implement corrective strategies for underperforming stores or products
- Support new store openings and ensure timely execution of expansion plans
- Coordinate store-level operations including VM compliance, SOP adherence, cash handling, and maintenance
- Negotiate rentals and manage commercial agreements with landlords
People Management
Lead and mentor Area Managers and Store ManagersManage onboarding, training, and performance evaluations for the zonePromote employee engagement, welfare, and retentionEstablish and monitor team goals, and manage grievance redressalBuild internal talent pipeline for succession planningFinancial & Commercial Oversight
Ensure adherence to zone-level AOPApprove store-level petty cash expensesDrive cost efficiency and profitability at the zone levelKey Performance Indicators
Sales Achievement vs TargetsInventory Control & ShrinkageMystery Shopping Scores (≥ 85%)VM Audit Compliance (≥ 95%)SPF / MPF as per AOPEmployee Retention %Core Competencies
Behavioral
Effective communication and team leadershipCustomer-centric approachStrategic thinking and planningHigh initiative and problem-solving mindsetTechnical
Proficient in MS Excel & PowerPointStrong analytical & decision-making capabilitiesRetail operations know-how and performance analyticsInventory management expertisePreferred Background
Experience in lifestyle or fashion retail. Experience in Ethnic will be big plus.Hands-on exposure to store network expansionMarketing or operations blend is desirableFamiliarity with working in a promoter-driven or high-growth retail setupStakeholder Interactions
Coordinate with mall management and landlords for operational needsWork closely with internal functions like merchandising, marketing, HR, and financeManage relationships with franchise / channel partners