Head of Merchandising / General Manager

Job Description

Title: Head of Merchandising / General Manager

Company Name: Well Known Footwear Manufacturing Company

Vacancy: 1

Age: 30 to 60 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Tejgaon Industrial Area)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

  • 10 to 20 years
  • The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Trading or Export/Import, Multinational Companies, Tannery/Footwear, Group of Companies


Published: 2026-04-13

Application Deadline: 2026-04-30

Education:
    • Bachelor/Honors


Requirements:
  • 10 to 20 years
  • The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Trading or Export/Import, Multinational Companies, Tannery/Footwear, Group of Companies


Skills Required:

Additional Requirements:
  • Age 30 to 60 years


Responsibilities & Context:

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure a 12-line production system to fulfill requirements.

  • Identify and penetrate new markets and ensure 8% Net Profitability margin. 

  • Develop and execute a long-term (3–5 year) merchandising strategy to expand market share and diversify the customer portfolio.

  • Lead the annual budgeting process for the department, ensuring resources are allocated to maximize ROI.

  • Manage "Top-to-Top" relationships with executive leadership & other footwear brands.

  • Ensure seamless integration between Merchandising, Production Planning (PPC), and Finance.

  • Set and evaluate Key Result Areas (KRAs) and performance metrics for the entire merchandising team.

Job Requirements:

  • Education: Minimum Bachelor's degree from a relevant background.

  • MBA or Master’s in Supply Chain Management, International Business, or Footwear Technology will be given preference.

  • Experience: 10-15+ years of experience in the footwear industry or a similar role, with at least 5 years in a senior role.

  • Established network within the footwear sourcing and retail community.

  • Technical Depth: In-depth knowledge of footwear engineering, specialized constructions, and international compliance (RSL, Social, Environmental).

  • Ability to travel internationally for buyer meetings, trade fairs, and vendor audits.

  • Share Past achievements and success stories through the application



Job Other Benifits:

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Work Place: Work at office

Company Information:

Gender: Male and Female can apply

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Category: Marketing/Sales

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