MAIN RESPONSIBILITY:
The Retail Specialist is responsible for managing and optimizing the physical and online gift shops across selected Araw properties. The primary objective is to drive retail revenue by curating merchandise assortments, maintaining visual merchandising standards, creating social media content, and overseeing vendor coordination and administrative processes. This role serves as an entry-level position focused on balancing creative store presentation with organized business administration.
Revenue & Commercial Growth
- Collaborate with Operations and Management to achieve monthly and annual sales targets.
- Assist in executing commercial strategies to increase gift shop revenue.
- Establish and implement Suggested Retail Prices (SRPs), promotional campaigns, and discount structures across properties.
Merchandising & Product Curation
- Monitor and maintain retail layouts and visual merchandising standards.
- Coordinate with internal teams to design and curate custom property- branded merchandise.
Logistics & Inventory Management
- Monitor and audit stock movements for both physical and e-commerce platforms.
- Work with internal teams on product procurement, sourcing, replenishments, deliveries, and payment workflows.
Vendor Relations & Administration
- Facilitate seamless onboarding processes for new vendors and maintain professional, long-term relationships.
- Draft and manage essential administrative documents, including contracts and Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs).
Marketing & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Create and publish social media content specifically showcasing the property gift shops.
- Collaborate with Marketing departments on integrated retail campaigns.
Reporting & Operational Support
- Analyze monthly sales data and provide comprehensive reports to management.
- Address and execute specific property requests and feedback in a timely manner.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field of study.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
- Relevant certifications in Retail, Visual Merchandising, E-commerce, or basic data analysis are advantageous but not mandatory.
YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE
- Open to fresh graduates who demonstrate competitive internship exposure in retail, e-commerce, or commercial operations
