Country Manager

Job Circular: Country Manager – Bangladesh

Company: An European International Trading House

Job Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Position: Country Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

Our client is an international trading house, originated in Europe having business relationships with renowned international retail brands. The company is seeking an experienced, commercially driven, and strategic Country Manager to lead and oversee its overall business operations in Bangladesh. The candidate must have the experience to work at Bangladesh before.

Job Purpose

The Country Manager will be responsible for the overall management, business growth, and operational performance of the company's Bangladesh operations. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in Merchandising and Marketing , coupled with a clear understanding of Quality Assurance (QA), production processes, compliance, and supplier management .

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, develop new customers, strengthen existing business relationships, maximize turnover and profitability, and ensure that production units consistently meet the company's quality, pricing, and delivery expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Business Strategy & Marketing

• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies and campaigns aligned with the company's business goals and objectives.
• Identify new business opportunities, develop new customers, and expand the company's market presence.
• Strengthen relationships with existing international customers and explore opportunities to increase business volume.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure brand consistency across relevant marketing channels, presentations, and business materials.

2. Country Operations & Business Growth

• Take full responsibility for the overall business operations and performance of the Bangladesh country office.
• Drive business growth by increasing turnover, revenue, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Supervise business units in order tracking, forecasting, production planning, problem-solving, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure smooth coordination among merchandising, marketing, compliance, CSR, quality control, and administration/finance functions.
• Establish performance objectives and monitor progress against business targets.

3. Merchandising, Sourcing & Production Management

• Oversee merchandising activities, order execution, production progress, and timely shipment.
• Ensure access to reliable and competitive production units that meet the company's quality, capacity, capability, pricing, and delivery requirements.
• Evaluate suppliers and production facilities based on performance, production capacity, technical capability, cost competitiveness, and reliability.
• Lead commercial negotiations and ensure competitive product costing and sourcing strategies.
• Maintain an accurate and updated database of market developments, supplier capacity, production capabilities, and sourcing opportunities.

4. Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Maintain a strong understanding of Quality Assurance issues, product specifications, quality standards, inspection procedures, and defect management.
• Ensure that production units consistently meet customer requirements and applicable quality standards.
• Monitor quality performance, identify recurring production issues, and ensure timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee compliance and CSR activities to ensure that suppliers and production units meet relevant customer requirements and company policies.
• Work closely with merchandising, QC, compliance, and suppliers to resolve quality and production-related challenges.

5. Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing team covering Marketing, Merchandising, Compliance, CSR, Quality Control (QC), and Administration/Finance.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and results-driven work environment.
• Establish clear departmental objectives, evaluate team performance, and develop employees' capabilities.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination across all business functions.

6. Financial Management & Cost Control

• Apply hands-on expertise in cost analysis, budgeting, financial planning, and cost control.
• Monitor business expenses, revenue performance, and profitability.
• Support effective workforce planning and HR-related activities in coordination with the relevant team.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and maximize business returns.

Key Customer Portfolio

The company works with established international retail brands and customers, including:

C&A | TAKKO | LIDL | ALDI | KiK | ACTION | DETSKIMIR | AS Watson | ZEEMAN | TOKMANI | SHIWI

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Textile Engineering, Apparel Merchandising, or a relevant discipline.
• Additional professional qualifications in business management, merchandising, marketing, or supply chain management will be an advantage.

Experience Requirements

• Approximately 10–15 years of relevant experience in merchandising, marketing, sourcing, or trading-house operations.
• Proven experience in a senior management or leadership role with responsibility for business growth, team management, and operational performance.
• Demonstrated experience in international retail customer management, supplier development, production management, and commercial negotiations.
• Practical knowledge of Quality Assurance, production processes, compliance, cost analysis, budgeting, and business planning.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate must have a strong Merchandising and Marketing background and a clear, practical understanding of Quality Assurance and production-related issues . The candidate should be capable of managing the complete Bangladesh country operation, leading multiple functional teams, developing new customers, ensuring competitive sourcing, and driving sustainable business growth.

Candidates with prior experience in international buying houses, trading houses, sourcing organizations, or apparel and textile export businesses will be highly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive remuneration based on experience and suitability.
• Benefits in accordance with company policy.
• An opportunity to lead and grow the Bangladesh operations of an established international trading house.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to submit their updated CV, mentioning “Country Manager – Bangladesh” in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.

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