Market Development and Purchasing Lead

Joining our company as a Market Development and Purchasing Lead offers a unique and exciting career move. This role provides a chance to drive significant market expansion, lead

the procurement for our Fabrics and Fashion division, and establish our wholesale and retail presence in new territories. You'll work in a high-growth, startup environment that values innovation, strategic thinking, and resultsdriven performance, providing substantial career advancement opportunities. Years of work experience - Five or more years.

Key Performance Objectives (KPOs)

• Within the first year, you will develop and execute a comprehensive market entry strategy

achieving (TBC) in sales within 12 months. This involves identifying key market opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and securing initial sales channels. Success will be measured by achieving the sales target and establishing a significant market presence with measurable brand recognition.

Major Challenges

1. Navigating New Markets : Understanding and navigating the unique business environments will be crucial. This includes dealing with different regulatory frameworks, cultural nuances, and logistical complexities.

2. Establishing Retail Presence : Launching a new retail store in competitive markets like New Zealand and PNG will require meticulous work on the foundation of our company, planning, strong vendor relationships, and effective marketing strategies to attract and retain customers.

3. Optimising Procurement : Streamlining procurement processes across diverse product categories and ensuring consistent quality and cost-effectiveness will be a significant challenge, requiring strategic negotiation skills and process improvement expertise.

4. Transition from Established Roles to Start-Up : Moving from a well-established role within a large company to a small, dynamic startup will require flexibility and the ability to wear many hats. This is a significant challenge for, senior managers, especially those from smaller countries like Fiji with minimal international exposure.

5. Building and Leading a Lean Team : Establishing and working with a team with the highest output using technology to meet your objectives while keeping the team size as lean as possible will be essential. This involves effective delegation, resource management, and team development to achieve business goals.

6. Using technology to drive efficiency, innovation and progress within your area.

Work Environment

You will be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team environment that encourages innovation and strategic thinking.

The team structure includes cross-functional collaboration with marketing, sales, and operations departments. Our company culture values high performance, continuous improvement, and customer-centric approaches. Relevant tools and technologies include advanced procurement software, CRM systems, and data analytics platforms to

support decision-making and operational efficiency.

Growth Opportunities

Achieving the outlined KPOs will position you for further career advancement within the company. Successful market expansion and procurement optimization will demonstrate your strategic leadership and ability to drive business growth, potentially leading to higher leadership roles within the organization. This role offers a clear path to significant career growth, driven by your performance and contribution to the company's success.