Assistant General Manager (SEA) | Luxury Retail

The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and financial performance of brands across Southeast Asia, acting as a trusted regional partner to drive business growth and brand success.

Adecco is partnering with a well-known company in the luxury watches industry.

Assistant General Manager (SEA) | Luxury Retail

The Opportunity

Play a key role in supporting business growth initiatives and driving commercial success within the targeted market.

The Talent

· Demonstrates a hands-on leadership approach with a genuine passion for coaching, developing, and empowering future talent.

· Possesses strong business acumen and the ability to formulate and execute strategic initiatives that drive organizational success.

· Proven track record of leading teams and managing business functions, with at least 5 years of progressive management experience.

· Adept at building relationships and influencing stakeholders, with strong capabilities in negotiation, conflict management, and problem resolution.

· Highly organized with the ability to effectively prioritize competing demands and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

· Thrives in fast-paced environments and is capable of making well-informed decisions with confidence and independence.

· Holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, or a related field.

The Job

· Drive the overall commercial success and strategic direction of a portfolio of luxury brands across Southeast Asia, ensuring alignment between brand objectives and regional business goals.

· Serve as the primary liaison with brand principals, fostering strong partnerships and acting as the key escalation point for critical business matters and strategic discussions.

· Develop and execute growth strategies that balance brand equity, market expansion, revenue growth, and profitability across the region.

· Lead and oversee regional marketing initiatives, including brand positioning, digital campaigns, public relations, events, and consumer engagement activities to strengthen brand presence and market performance.

· Assume full accountability for financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and P&L oversight to drive sustainable business results.

· Direct the wholesale and commercial operations across established and emerging markets, identifying new business opportunities, expanding distribution networks, and enhancing market penetration.

· Formulate and implement trade marketing strategies to support sales performance, strengthen retailer partnerships, and optimize brand visibility.

· Oversee supply chain and inventory management functions, ensuring effective demand planning, inventory optimization, product allocation, and timely product availability across multiple markets.

· Lead, mentor, and develop cross-functional teams across the region, fostering a high-performance culture centered on collaboration, resilience, innovation, and operational excellence.

· Partner closely with human resources on talent acquisition, succession planning, performance management, and organizational development initiatives to build a strong and sustainable workforce.

· Ensure seamless collaboration across commercial, marketing, finance, supply chain, and people functions to achieve business objectives and deliver operational excellence.

Next Step

· Prepare your updated resume please include detailed past working experiences in point form, an executive summary about yourself in terms of experience, expertise, key achievements & highlight and your current & expected package.

· Apply through this application or send your resume to [Confidential Information] and in MS Word Copy

· All shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Sharron Foo Jiayan

Direct Line: 8338 3845

EA License No: 91C2918

Personnel Registration Number R1982221

Sharron Foo Jiayan

Direct Line: 6697 7865
EA License No: 91C2918
Personnel Registration Number R1982221