Wonderla Holidays - Head - Retail Operations

Head - Retail Operations

Key Objectives And Deliverables:

- Role will be responsible for expanding and growing our product line to incorporate special items and achieve substantial growth in non-ticket revenue.

- Incorporate innovative ideas from Marketing Team into merchandise collection strategies.

- Develop and implement a seasonal and core product mix that is balanced with regards to demographic diversity.

- Maintain and create product development calendars for Wonderla branded apparel, toys, and other merchandise collection to ensure key milestones are met and product launches are delivered within schedule.

- Work with the Creative team / agency to design, curate, and procure a unique line of Apparel and Merchandise.

- Manage entire product lifecycle from planning, buying & selecting the merchandise to product placement and sales strategies across all of our parks.

- Analyse products which are most profitable and adjust future product offerings accordingly.

- Consolidate the product needs from all parks to develop product design requests for design partners - ensuring needs of all businesses are met.

- Implement visual plan for displaying products online and at all retail stores. - Drive sales, control costs, organize promotions and implement performance management process to improve retail outlet performance.

- Develop plans to ensure sales in all segment through cross offers, cross selling and proper signage.

- Strategies and plan for Product Design & Development - Overseeing and ensuring all design & development activities are carried out within the budget and are related to market demands and business strategy

- Maximize revenue opportunities

- Deliver a unique and memorable customer experience.

KEY SKILLS:

- Category Management

- Product development

- Buying and Merchandising

- Forecasting & planning

- International sourcing

- Brand Management

- Retail Operations

- Strategic Planning & Execution

- Profit and Loss Rationalization

- Inventory Management

- Supply Chain Management

- Vendor Management

- Brand Management