The Opportunity:
Adecco is partnering with a client in the luxury retail industry (principal brand) and we are seeking a talented individual to join their business as a Account Associate. This role involves reporting to the Account Manager and managing the SEA portfolio. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the distributor wholesale market by engaging in activities such as planning and analysis, crafting product strategies, and preparing retail presentations. Building and sustaining relationships with stakeholders through diligent follow-up is an essential aspect of this position.
- Permanent opportunity
- Luxury FMCG industry
- Work days/hours: Mon-Fri, 9am - 6pm
- Work location: Central Region
The Job:
Operations
- Liaise with stakeholders on order management, fill-rate analysis, and logistics coordination, while ensuring invoices are issued and payments are cleared on a timely basis
- Assist with order placements when necessary
Business Planning
- Prepare monthly sales & shipment forecasts, and support the Finance department in building annual sales plans
- Ensure the accuracy of weekly retail sales and operations data, and derive potential red flags or market opportunities
- Liaise with key stakeholders to analyze product pricing against competitors, and forecast OTB for each season and budgets
- Compile key operations data for performance analysis and management reporting
Business Support & Development
- Responsible for achieving retail sales targets and shipments
- Implement key strategies and product initiatives to enhance business performance
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the company's products and standards to SEA accounts
- Identify and assess sales initiatives, participating in business review meetings with distributors
- Collaborate with the Account Manager to craft business reviews & sales presentations, and propose expansion opportunities within new or existing markets
- Conduct market research in the SEA region, obtaining valuable market insights from stakeholders
- Manage the ordering process through the selling tool, coordinating logistics with relevant teams to ensure smooth operations
- Support new store openings by facilitating new account setup, monitoring checklists, and ensuring adherence to company standards
The Talent:
- Degree in any discipline
- Numbers-driven, analytically inclined with proficiency in handling extensive data, capable of conceptualizing and turning them into meaningful analyses
- Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Table) is a must
- Detail-oriented, meticulous, and strong analytical skills
- Ability to multi-task in a high-energy working environment
Next Steps:
- Prepare your updated resume (please include your current salary package with a full breakdown such as base, incentives, annual wage supplement, etc.) and expected package.
- Alternatively, send your resume to [email protected] in MS Word Copy with the subject title "Application for Brand/Account Associate". We'd love to hear from you!
- We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
