International Franchise Manager

at  Ardene

Location Details: Head Office
PostalCode: H7X 4G8
Category: Corporate
Requisition Number: 15608-IFM-07-05-2024
Date Opened: July 5, 2024
Number of Openings: 1
Job Type: Permanent
Pay Class: Full Time
Education: Some College/Certification completed
Career Level: Experienced
Who We Are:

• Lead the franchise partners in all functions of operating our brand.
• Manage the business plan growth for each territory. Responsible for aligning the plans with the franchise partner and with the Ardene key stakeholders.
• Identify the opportunities to grow the business. Strategize with the internal team on how to effectively achieve the expected targets (product, marketing, visual, operation)
• Communicate efficiently with all stakeholders to ensure all projects and tasks meet targets and timeline.
• Lead weekly analysis of business performance with Partner and align on action plan. Follow up on implementation and monitor performance.
• Understand key business drivers and holidays and develop action plan to optimize sales opportunities.
• Evaluate and influence the merchandise mix through an intimate knowledge of our customer in market.
• Supervise the inventory cycle and identify opportunities to improve or sustain optimal performance with inventory levels.
• Coordinate seasonal marketing strategies with Licensing Partner and Ardene Marketing team.
• Lead process of introducing new Licensing Partners to Ardene’s functions and procedures