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27/02/2024 06:54:59

Global Head of Retail

Stationary job Greater Milan Area, Italy

We have recently been engaged by one of our clients, a renowned sports/outdoor apparel brand with a rich heritage, to support them in their search for a new Head of Retail.

The Head of Retail is a hands-on leadership position responsible for overseeing and driving the overall success of our clients global retail store portfolio. As a visionary leader, you will develop and implement strategic plans to fuel business growth and enhance our customer experience. Leading a team of directors and senior managers, you will ensure seamless coordination and alignment across multiple departments/divisions/regions within the retail channel.

As Head of Retail, you will develop and implement a strategy to achieve both departmental and company-wide business objectives. You will also provide leadership across and field teams and support them in developing personal and professional competencies.

The role includes:

Develop retail vision, strategy, and plan to drive top-line growth and bottom-line profitability, working across both full-price and outlet store portfolio.
Create an exceptional retail experience through impactful merchandising, product assortment, and operational improvements.
Oversee customer experience and retail operations at all locations to drive sales across both owned & operated and franchise retail stores.
Lead retail buying team and national support roles.
Analyse sales data, consumer trends, and industry developments to identify growth opportunities, optimising inventory levels and merchandise planning objectives.
Ensure strong retail KPIs including sales, margins, shrinkage, and inventory turns.
Tracking, Measuring and Reporting Retail Performance.
Plan and oversee all merchandising strategies, visual storytelling and POP plan.
Manage and develop retail promotional strategies and initiatives.
Applies knowledge of sports/lifestyle/outdoor industry trends and brands to develop and execute an innovative retail strategy.
Coach and develop retail management teams and foster a culture of customer service.
Scale the retail department to support company growth by recruiting top talent, opening new locations, and implementing systems.

Required Skills:

10+ years of experience in an international retail leadership role for a retail brand, including five years of managerial experience as well as at least five years of direct P&L responsibility and an outstanding track record in meeting financial goals as well as marketing a brand successfully through a retail channel.
Proven track record in achieving retail business growth and excellence.
Experienced and confident to lead and inspire senior level management.
International mindset and deep knowledge of global retail brands, markets, trends and strategies.
Must be able to thrive in a lean & dynamic business environment, working closely with family owners in a business with humble & collaborative culture.
Excellent dynamic thinking and negotiation skills, including the ability to analyse market trends, identify opportunities and risks, and formulate effective strategies to drive business growth.
Strong organisational skills; enthusiastic and creative.
Flexible to travel on a project-by-project basis.

27/02/2024 06:49:07

Product Developer (Footwear)

Stationary job Bangalore, India

Virtua is thrilled to announce the establishment of a strategic partnership with Agilitas, aimed at helping them assemble a best-in-class team across diverse functions as they set out to revolutionise and redefine the sportswear industry. In light of this collaboration, we are currently seeking a Mid-Level Footwear Developer to join the team on this exhilarating journey.

About Agilitas:

Agilitas is a venture founded in 2023 by former Puma Managing Director Abhishek Ganguly, who has set out to build India’s largest sports company by fulfilling the growing demand for sports performance and athleisure products.

Timeline:

It starts with an idea. The first step, the most important one in many more to follow. Got off the block with a simple Incorporation - Agilitas

Our first capital raise - €52 million. Funds advised by Convergent Finance lead our round with €48 million.

Agilitas acquires 100% stake in Mochiko - India's largest contract manufacturer of sports footwear. Agilitas is off to a start.

Raised €12 million from Nexus Venture Capital to build a larger pool of cash reserves.

Brand Overview:

Agilitas is an athletic footwear and apparel company that aims to invest in transforming the category and experience. And we do this by committing to a comprehensive approach. We’re building robust manufacturing technologies, further fuelled by strong R&D centres and product design labs. We’re investing in brands that truly engage with consumers in order to build better. From research to manufacturing to retail, it’s all connected. It’s a relay. It’s teamwork. And the goal is to constantly strive for innovation while never straying from our focus on quality. Poised to take on the globe, we’re here to make an impact.

We’re here to change the way you move.

The role includes:

As a Footwear Developer at Agilitas, your role transcends crafting shoes; you're sculpting the foundation for dynamic movement. Your game plan includes:
Game-Changing Product Development: Drive the creation of sports footwear that becomes a game-changer, ensuring designs align with the needs of athletes and the Agilitas brand.
Strategic Playmaking: Collaborate on design tech packages, executing plays that ensure premium performance, fit, durability and style.
Championing Quality Standards: Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), emphasising materials, pricing, and manufacturing processes that uphold the premium quality of our footwear.
Innovative Problem Solving: Proactively identify challenges and present alternative solutions in constructions, materials, costing, and duties, ensuring Agilitas stays well ahead of the competition.
Technical Excellence: Review technical drawings, lab test results, patterns, components, and lasts to ensure best-in-class performance.
Game-Time Execution: Plan and execute development projects, ensuring timely delivery of technical information and approval of production confirmation samples for a seamless transition into commercialisation.
Fit & Wear Mastery: Manage the diagnosis of potential fit, durability and performance issues early in the development process ensuring successful commercialisation and mass production that aligns with the demands of sports enthusiasts.
Global Team Play: Travel to development factories and sports events as necessary, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure Agilitas maintains a winning streak.

Required Skills:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, materials science, or other technical field.
Proven experience: 5- 8 years' experience in the footwear industry, preferably in development, engineering, commercialisation, or production.
Technical Knowledge: understanding of footwear manufacturing processes, familiarity with reading and editing 2D designs and 3D models, knowledge of the mechanical properties of upper and bottom materials, and an aptitude for costing.
Materials Expertise: Deep understanding of upper materials, rubber, foam, and associated construction techniques.
Passion for Sport and for Serving the Consumer: Deep interest in understanding and serving a range of people, from the professional athlete to the style-conscious consumer.
Passion for Excellence: A self-starter and leader with a passion for delivering high-performance sports footwear, always aiming for the podium.
Team Player Extraordinaire: Able to work seamlessly in a dynamic organisation. Ability to gracefully manage competing priorities and timelines, collaborate with teammates, and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, all in the interest of delivering high quality, performance product in service of our consumers.
Agile Problem Solver: Possess excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset, approaching challenges with the agility of a seasoned athlete, finding solutions that execute the perfect play.

27/02/2024 06:39:04

Footwear Designer

Stationary job Bangalore, India

Virtua is thrilled to announce the establishment of a strategic partnership with Agilitas, aimed at helping them assemble a best-in-class team across diverse functions as they set out to revolutionise and redefine the sportswear industry. In light of this collaboration, we are currently seeking a mid-level footwear designer to join the team on this exhilarating journey.

About Agilitas:

Agilitas is a venture founded in 2023 by former Puma Managing Director Abhishek Ganguly, who has set out to build India’s largest sports company by fulfilling the growing demand for sports performance and athleisure products.

Timeline:

It starts with an idea. The first step, the most important one in many more to follow. We got off the block with a simple Incorporation - Agilitas

Our first capital raise - €52 million. Funds advised by Convergent Finance lead our round with €48 million.

Agilitas acquires 100% stake in Mochiko - India's largest contract manufacturer of sports footwear. Agilitas is off to a start.

Raised €12 million from Nexus Venture Capital to build a larger pool of cash reserves.

Brand Overview:

“Propelling a generation through Sport”

We’re here to power a movement. And to power movement. The human race was never designed to sit still. We’re made to jump, to run, to stretch, to dance. Every way in which we choose to move our bodies serves as fuel, nudging us in the direction of better physical and mental well-being. It is, perhaps, the most universally rewarding concept. Whether you’re an enthusiast or an athlete, movement is an integral element of the human experience — the very element that birthed the concepts of exercise and sport. Today, the world has grown to recognise sport for what it truly is. A transformative practice that has the power to change an individual, and to change the world. And that’s what we’re here to enable.

Agilitas is a sports company that aims to invest in transforming the category and experience. And we do this by committing to a comprehensive approach. We’re building robust manufacturing technologies, further fuelled by strong R&D centres and product design labs. We’re investing in brands that truly engage with consumers in order to build better. From research to manufacturing to retail, it’s all connected. It’s a relay. It’s teamwork. And the goal is to constantly strive for innovation while never straying from our focus on quality. Poised to take on the globe, we’re here to make an impact.

We’re here to change the way you move.

The role includes:

As a Mid-Level Footwear Designer at Agilitas, your role transcends crafting shoes; you're sculpting the foundation for dynamic movement. Your game plan includes:
Strategic Team Plays: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to decipher market dynamics, consumer needs, and the demands of various sports and activities.
Design Slam-Dunks: Inject your creative prowess into crafting footwear that seamlessly blends style, performance, and comfort for athletes and enthusiasts alike.
Trendsetting Moves: Stay ahead of the footwear game; be the trendsetter who anticipates and integrates the latest industry styles and technologies.
Sketching Mastery: Translate your design concepts into detailed sketches and prototypes, considering materials, ergonomics, and manufacturing techniques.
Team Cohesion: Work closely with manufacturing and product development teams to ensure your designs transition flawlessly from concept to reality.
Quality Stride: Participate in rigorous testing and quality control processes to ensure Agilitas footwear meets our commitment to excellence.

Required Skills:

Design Dynamo: Bachelor or higher degree in Footwear Design or a related field is your foundation.
Proven experience: 3-5 seasons (years) of crafting standout designs in the footwear arena, focusing on sports or performance footwear.
Tech Footprint: Proficiency in design software.
Material Maestro: Deep understanding of materials, construction techniques, and an eye for innovation.
Communication Pro: Your ability to communicate design concepts and collaborate is as sharp as your design skills.
Design Software Mastery: To turn your digital canvas into a masterpiece.
Driven for Excellence: Pursue excellence in every aspect of your work, setting high standards for yourself and your designs.
Self-Starter: Take initiative and demonstrate a proactive approach to your work, contributing innovative ideas to the design process.
Excellent Problem-Solving Abilities: Tackle challenges head-on, offering creative solutions and adapting seamlessly to evolving design needs.
Creative Mindset: Approach accessory design with creativity, leaving a distinctive mark on every piece.
Team Player: Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment, contributing to a culture of collaboration.

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