Area Retail Associate-MP CG (Third Party)

Overview

The Area Retail Associate (ARA) supports the Area Sales Manager by ensuring operational excellence, brand consistency, and sales performance across multiple PUMA SIS in a designated region, acting as a bridge between store teams and area leadership.

What you'll do

• Assist multiple SIS with day-to-day operational requirements.
• Track SIS-level KPIs.
• Support SIS staff in achieving sales targets through improved service and selling skills.
• Analyze SIS performance and share insights with the Area Sales Manager.
• Ensure VM standards are implemented consistently across all SIS.
• Coordinate with the VM team for execution of seasonal updates, campaigns, and product launches.
• Audit SIS display quality and provide corrective action plans.
• Assist SIS in stock replenishment, stock counts, and shrinkage control.
• Identify fast/slow-moving products and support stock balancing across stores.
• Report stock gaps and discrepancies to the Area Manager.
• Conduct on-floor training for new and existing Retail Associates.
• Reinforce product knowledge, customer service expectations, and selling skills.
• Support performance coaching for SIS staff.

What you'll need

• 25 years in retail operations.
• Graduate (education).

Nice to have

• Experience handling multi-store/SIS/LFR or supervisory retail roles.
• Education in Business, Retail, or Marketing.

Details

• Reports to: Team Head LFR and SIS.
• Field-based role requiring daily/weekly travel across assigned stores.
• Flexible hours, including weekends and retail peak seasons.