Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager / Retail Network Launch Manager (Second-Hand Chain)

About the Company & Project:
We are an international second-hand clothing retail chain expanding into the market of Kazakhstan. We are building our business from the ground up and looking for an energetic, ambitious, and systematic leader ready to spearhead the launch and growth of our retail network.
If you thrive in a startup environment, have a proven track record of opening new retail stores from scratch, and want to make a massive impact on building a brand new retail footprint, we would love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities:
• Launch & Expansion (Start-up phase):
• Search for prime retail locations and premises for new shops.
• Conduct lease negotiations with property owners, agree on commercial terms, and finalize lease contracts.
• Liaise with local authorities to secure all necessary permits and licenses for store openings.
• Oversee store fit-outs, setups, and readiness for launch.
Commercial & Operational Management:
• Develop and implement sales strategies to fulfill the company's business plan in Kazakhstan.
• Plan, forecast, and report on sales, budgets, and operational performance.
• Day-to-day management of the store network, including stock control, logistics, and inventory management.​​​​​​​
Team Leadership:
• Recruit, train, manage, and motivate store personnel in compliance with local employment laws.
• Build a high-performing, customer-centric retail team.​​​​​​​
Marketing & Merchandising:
• Coordinate local marketing activities and promotional strategies.
• Implement shop merchandising, visual layout, and customer traffic management to maximize sales and customer satisfaction.
Control & Competitor Analysis:
• Monitor competitor activity, pricing, and market tactics, reporting insights to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and security standards.

Our Requirements:
• Experience: At least 3 years in a sales leadership role within retail (fashion, textile, or general retail).
• Proven track record of launching new stores from scratch (location sourcing, negotiations, setup, and opening).
• Startup mindset: High flexibility, self-motivation, proactiveness, and comfort with high ambiguity and dynamic tasks.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English (required for corporate reporting and communication with international management).
• Personal Qualities: Honest, hard-working, helpful, precise, and strongly result-oriented personality.

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What We Offer:
• Unique Opportunity: Lead the market entry and scale a new international retail brand from the ground up.
• Autonomy: High level of decision-making authority and impact on the local business strategy.
• Official employment.