The North Face is looking for an exceptional PSS Manager to join our Team based in Barcelona, Spain.
The North Face was built on a love for the outdoors and the desire to enable all types of exploration, for all people, from their backyards to the Himalayas. Over the last 50 years we''ve lived by our true north, the belief that exploration has the power to change us, to challenge us and to help us see the world from new perspectives.
We pledge to empower exploration, protect the places where we live, play, and operate and evolve the way we make our products by improving our environmental performance and social responsibility in the supply chain.
Lets Talk about the Role
You as PSS Manager will be responsible for the central operational elements of New and Existing Partnership Stores. Specifically, the development, implementation and communication of processes, plans and briefings that will assist the country teams to operate and develop their PSS business.
It drives The North Face operational development of Partnership stores and ensures organic growth is delivered from existing stores.
Key Responsibilities
* Develops, implements and communicates operational concepts and procedures.
* Meets with other Retail departments (O+O and PSS) to ensure a seamless integration of processes and sharing of best practices.
* Build store P&L from scratch and manage store budget preparation (both qualitative and quantitative) based on financial parameters.
* Assists in compiling the market strategy for PSS development and supports country teams in evaluating and recruiting new Partners.
* Liaises with buying groups and mall operators to educate on our requirement for new locations.
* Works with Construction, Visual Merchandising and Marketing Department to ensure new store openings are delivered.
* Co ordinates VF approval process and contract issuing with Legal Department.
* Provides forecasts, budgets and estimates for PSS stakeholders (e.g. Ops, DC, Returns etc.).
* Manages the Partners Store Communication process with stakeholders, including store layout guidelines, window directives, seasonal Training Materials.
* Develops TNF Store product assortments for various store types on a seasonal basis to ensure TNF Brand Strategies and Category Drivers are achieved.
* Ensures execution through managing local Partnership Stores Coordinators and Partnership responsible teams in minor countries / markets.
* Distributes retail training in product knowledge, selling concepts etc.
* Analyzes and Utilizes data to improve Partnership Stores performance and KPIs.
* Creates and maintains strong relationships with all levels of the country teams and business partners to ensure maximum operational efficiency and alignment.
Skills for Success
1. Ability to effectively plan, organize and manage project timel