Fashion Business Manager

Job Description: Company: Ariwa Fashions (operating as KinQs)

Location: Ilorin, Nigeria (on-site) role collaborates with teams focused on the UK market

Overview:

• Lead commercial planning and execution for international expansion into the UK market.
• Collaborate with design, sourcing, marketing, operations, and e-commerce to drive revenue growth and brand presence.
• Combine creative product insight with data-driven commercial strategy to deliver products and customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement business strategies for the UK market including assortment planning, pricing, and channel mix.
• Own sales forecasting, budget planning, monthly performance reporting, set KPIs and monitor progress.
• Coordinate with design and merchandising to align product offerings with market trends and customer preferences.
• Manage supplier, logistics and retail/distribution partner relationships to ensure timely delivery and cost control.
• Lead go-to-market initiatives with marketing and e-commerce teams; oversee promotional planning and campaign performance.
• Analyze market data, customer feedback, and competitor activity to inform product and commercial decisions.
• Plan and manage product launch activities and timelines; deliver against launch goals.

Job Specification:

• Experience: 5+ years in fashion retail, merchandising, commercial management, or brand expansion with measurable results in revenue growth and margin improvement.
• Commercial skills: forecasting, pricing strategy, P&L ownership, KPI-driven management.
• International experience: experience with international market entry or managing cross-border retail channels, preferably UK/Europe.
• Analytical skills: sales data analysis, inventory metrics, customer insights.
• Vendor & sourcing: negotiation, vendor-management, logistics coordination, cost control.
• Leadership & coordination: lead cross-functional teams (design, marketing, operations, e-commerce) and manage stakeholders across locations.
• Project management: plan launch activities, manage timelines, deliver goals.
• Communication: strong English; prepare commercial presentations and reports for leadership/partners.
• Systems: familiarity with retail systems, merchandising tools, or e-commerce analytics platforms is a plus.

Job Rewards and Benefits: Leaves,Transport