About the Role
Smart Partners is currently recruiting a results-driven Business Manager to lead the commercial growth, operational efficiency, and overall business performance of our fashion industry client in Nigeria. This role requires a unique blend of strategic business management and a practical understanding of retail dynamics, merchandising, and current fashion trends to ensure long-term profitability and brand positioning.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute comprehensive business strategies that drive revenue, profitability, customer acquisition, and strong brand positioning within the Nigerian fashion market.
- Translate emerging fashion trends, consumer insights, and market developments into commercially viable product lines and sales opportunities.
- Oversee daily operations including sales, inventory management, pricing strategies, visual merchandising, and procurement to achieve set business targets.
- Monitor key performance indicators such as product margins, stock movement, cash flow, and sales performance to provide actionable recommendations to management.
- Collaborate closely with design teams, production units, suppliers, and marketing departments to ensure timely product delivery at optimal quality and cost.
- Identify and pursue opportunities for new product lines, strategic collaborations, retail expansion, and alternative distribution channels.
- Build and maintain robust relationships with key suppliers, retail partners, wholesale distributors, and other crucial industry stakeholders.
- Lead, mentor, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to foster accountability, high performance, and exceptional commercial results.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Fashion Management, Marketing, Economics, or a closely related field.
- 6 to 8 years of proven experience in business management, commercial operations, retail, or the fashion industry.
- Strong commercial acumen, analytical mindset, and proficiency in financial reporting tools such as Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
- Demonstrated ability to balance creative fashion design considerations with strict commercial realities and profitability goals.
- Exceptional negotiation, leadership, and decision-making skills with a track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
- Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives and bonuses.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing sector.
- Dynamic, creative, and collaborative work environment with industry leaders.