Country Manager

Il y a 23 heures

Casablanca-Settat, Maroc DeFacto Temps plein
If qualifications and basic functions we are looking for suit you, then come and Join DeFacto, come and bring +1 value to your life as well as ours and let’s Sprint to Future together

Job Description
Accountable for the overall management and development of assigned country. Responsible for delivering brand targets through management of effective procedures of all DeFacto entities including Retail, Wholesale and Franchise. Responsible for Profit and Loss of the assigned territory.

Qualifications:
• Minimum 10 years retail, minimum 5 years team management experience. (Fast fashion is preferable).
• Excellent command of English & French is must.
• Good planning and organizing skills.
• Persuasion skills.
• Quality, Action and Result oriented.
• Good at building positive business relations.
• Expansion and leasing experience in retail industry.
• No restrictions to travel. Basic Functions:
• Overall management of all Defacto entities within assigned locations and the associated business unit (BU)
• Act as Line Manager to all country based function heads
• Monitoring of all operational processes and ensure they are efficient and in line with company guidelines.
• Unannounced location visits, checking the relevant operational competencies.
• Understanding any possible issues, and communicating solutions with line manager
• Ensure that any changes to normal strategy, operating processes or procedures are advised to relevant Head office department
• Manage any escalated issues to resolution, or raise to Line Manager and relevant function if not resolved.
• Work with Function heads in Head office to ensure harmony between central based strategy and procedures and territory level requirements
• Delegate tasks to the responsible function managers & specialists
• Own and manage full country P&L responsibility, ensuring sales growth and cost efficiency.
• Drive achievement of sales, gross margin, and KPI targets across all business units.
• Lead expansion strategy by identifying new store opportunities and managing landlord negotiations.
• Oversee store openings, relocations, and closure processes in coordination with Head Office.
• Ensure full compliance with local legal, financial, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and implement corrective action plans.
• Build, lead, and develop high-performing management teams with clear succession planning.
• Strengthen brand positioning and customer experience across all locations.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders including landlords, authorities, and business partners.
• Promote a performance-driven culture aligned with corporate strategy and values.