Job scope:
- Report and communicate with Japan management team
- Formulate and recommend policies, objectives and long-range plans to ensure the most effective operation of field sales activities. Disseminate and ensure compliance with approved policies, objectives and plans.
- Plan, control and direct activities of the field operations to obtain maximum sales volume and required Company standards of quality, service and cleanliness and to develop maximum sales potential and profitability.
- Oversee store repairs and maintenance program to ensure provision for efficient and effective preventive and breakdown maintenance in minimizing disruption to restaurant operations.
- Report on operating results, comparing actual performance with budget and established ‘objectives’.
- Prepare annual/quarterly budgets and submit to Japan for approval
- Recommend and implement corrective profit action as required.
- Carry out Business Development Role
- Participate in and, where appropriate, initiate investigation and planning associated with market development (new restaurant built, image enhancement, relocation), restaurant design/layout and equipment evaluation.
- Liaise with and ensure that all service functional areas provide required support to restaurant operations in achievement of the Department’s objectives (Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Food System and Shop Development).
- Partner with Marketing and R&D departments to formulate plans to improve the branding.
- Any other ad-hoc duties assigned.
Requirement:
- Japanese speaking at business level
- Minimum 8 years of experience in managing sales or marketing teams
- Sharp negotiation and networking skills
- Organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Educational background in business, marketing, or finance
- Able to work under pressure
