Regional Retail Manager

Position: Regional Retail Manager Location: Southeast Asia (Flexible within the region) Industry: Mobile Devices / Consumer Electronics Language Requirements:Fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin)Mandatory Reports to: Head of Retail / Regional Director About the Role: Our client, a leading global mobile device company, is seeking a dynamic and driven Regional Retail Manager to oversee and drive the retail strategy across Southeast Asia. This role is critical to enhancing retail execution, optimizing store performance, and ensuring world-class customer experiences through efficient position planning, retail sandbox development, and display management. Key Responsibilities: 1. Retail Sandbox Management - Lead the implementation of the Retail Sandbox model across Southeast Asian markets. - Guide and support country teams and retail agents in optimizing retail investment strategies aligned with local market dynamics. - Drive adoption of sandbox standards to ensure consistency in experience and performance. 2. Position Construction & Store Development - Promote the rollout and setup of various retail positions (e.g., shop-in-shop, experience zones, flagship areas). - Track construction progress across markets and coordinate with suppliers for timely delivery and setup. - Manage and audit position assets, ensuring agents regularly input and update store data in internal systems. 3. Display Standards & Retail Execution - Develop and adapt display standards tailored for Southeast Asia's unique market preferences. - Refresh and localize display guidelines for new product launches, ensuring sampling and visual merchandising meet brand expectations. - Enforce a closed-loop inspection process to ensure consistency and quality in-store execution across the region. Qualifications & Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Retail Management, or related field. - Minimum 6 years of experience in retail management, preferably in the mobile device, electronics, or FMCG sectors. - Proven track record in multi-country retail operations, especially within Southeast Asia. - Strong experience in managing store setups, supplier coordination, and retail execution. - Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills. - Fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin)This is a mandatory requirement for this role. - Additional regional language skills are a plus. Why Join? - Be part of a globally recognized and innovative mobile device brand. - Lead regional strategies that directly impact consumer experience. - Work in a collaborative, high-growth environment with strong career progression opportunities. Originally posted on Himalayas