✨ About The Role
- The Associate Director of International Strategy and Operations will be responsible for market expansion in Canada and emerging markets.
- This role involves leading the creation and implementation of go-to-market strategies across all channels, including e-commerce, retail, and wholesale.
- Conducting in-depth market research to identify trends and understand the competitive landscape is a key responsibility.
- The candidate will manage and optimize the P&L for the Canadian business, ensuring revenue growth and profitability targets are met.
- Collaboration with channel leads, brand marketing, merchandising, and operations teams is essential to ensure alignment of go-to-market plans.
- The role includes overseeing the performance of all sales channels and providing regular updates to leadership.
- The candidate will work alongside the brand marketing team to identify opportunities for brand expansion and new market entry.
- Initiatives to improve the customer experience across all touchpoints will be led by the Associate Director.
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âš¡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in strategy, business development, or related roles, particularly in retail, e-commerce, or consumer goods.
- A strategic thinker who can anticipate market trends and develop long-term strategies that align with the company's goals is essential.
- The candidate should be results-driven, with a strong focus on achieving financial targets and optimizing performance in a competitive market.
- Excellent analytical skills are necessary to interpret market data, financial reports, and performance metrics, translating insights into actionable plans.
- Proven leadership qualities are required to inspire, motivate, and develop cross-functional teams effectively.
- A deep understanding of customer needs and behaviors, along with a passion for enhancing the customer experience across all channels, is crucial.
- The candidate should possess a creative mindset with the ability to identify new opportunities and drive innovation.
- Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and the ability to pivot quickly in response to changing market conditions are important traits.
- Strong interpersonal skills are needed to work effectively with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders at all levels.