AddressThis is a senior leadership role for an experienced fashion retailer with strong product, brand, operations and leadership experience. You will spearhead the commercial and operational leadership across the business and will drive the brands overall strategic direction, staying true to the brand purpose and pillars. The role necessitates strong people leadership capabilities, exceptional financial and omni-channel operational acumen, and in-depth fashion leadership experience within design-led apparel.
You will engage the team to execute and deliver on all business objectives and commercial outcomes through effective departmental planning and the implementation of clear performance objectives.
The successful General Manager will partner closely with the CEO to lead a high-performance team and brand, supporting an exciting local and international omni-channel growth trajectory. The GM of SABA also forms part of the Executive team for APG & Co.
Brand Story
SABA offers modern men’s and womenswear collections alongside a core of elevated essentials. Each new season, we introduce beautifully refined pieces that transcend trend, and endure style shifts. This is a wardrobe with the power to change the way we feel. Founded by Joe Saba in 1965, SABA is a brand that improves the way we work and empowers the way we live. Every SABA garment is created with a clear vision; professional without being corporate, timeless without being out of touch, minimalistic but never boring. We are known as makers of a modern wardrobe, inspiring a sophisticated way of life, an icon of outerwear and luxe knitwear.
APG & Co
A leader in the Australian fashion industry, APG & Co designs and manages Sportscraft, SABA and JAG. For over 50 years, APG & Co. has curated, grown and evolved these brands to be at the forefront of Australian fashion. We celebrate our history while allowing our brands to express themselves in contemporary, relevant and authentic ways.
We have an unwavering commitment to design and quality across all aspects of our business. This commitment, when coupled with our creativity and passion allows us to bring great brands to life in engaging and surprising ways.
APG & Co has over 1000 employees across Australia and New Zealand. This role is based in our beautiful head office in Mascot.
The working environment is dynamic, professional and passionate. APG & Co values working as a collective, thriving on change, and playing to win. We are built to last.
The Role
STRATEGY
1. CUSTOMER – Ensure a clear strategy and direction for the brand acknowledging our existing customer, and the development of a new customer base keeping in line with the Brand DNA.
2. PRODUCT – Lead the execution of improved product, assortment, trends, fabrication and silhouette continually repositing the SABA brand to be more desirable
3. GROWTH – Identify and deliver on new opportunities for growth (e.g. new categories, marketing activities, collaborations)
4. MARKETING & CREATIVE - Lead the development and execution of marketing and sales strategies to increase brand awareness, brand consideration and customer acquisition, and the creation of creative assets to support these strategies
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
1. TRADE - Driving sales by trading stock to ensure best return in investment and retaining healthy covers.
2. ECOMMERCE PERFORMANCE - Oversee online performance for all SABA digital channels including sales and profit budgets, traffic, conversion and ATV growth
3. P&L - effectively manage cash flow to exceed budgeted sales targets and budgeted gross profit targets and identify and understand trends in trading results to prepare researched and well-reasoned re-forecasts, alongside clearly defined strategy presentations.
LEADERSHIP
- Create and cultivate a high performing leadership team by having clear direction and alignment for each team member
- Ensure all brand team members have a constructive working relationship with cross functional teams
- Support employee performance, ensuring that productivity is high and innovation and creativity are nurtured and encouraged
- Be a proactive and collaborative member of the APG & Co executive team
You
- Deep retail domain experience, at a senior level
- Demonstrate exceptional team leadership
- Proven ability to achieve sell through and sales with strong product performance knowledge
- High level of trading and commercial skills
- Ability to identify new, and maintain existing customers
- Curiosity for continual growth
Where do I sign
Reporting to the CEO, this full-time role is based in our stunning support offices in Mascot. Work with a truly dedicated, passionate and focused team who are continuing to raise the bar across their brand, products and customer experience. This role is a rare opportunity to be SABA’s next custodian - apply now.
