Deputy General Manager, Retail Strategy

About Us We are Pepoltek, an IT company based in Dhaka building a portfolio of SaaS products used across education, HR, and enterprise operations, including BIDYATek , a school management platform for institutions across Bangladesh, our Intelligent HR Solution , a cloud-based HRMS used by growing companies, and an Enterprise ERP suite for supply chain and financial operations. We are leading the build-out of a retail strategy function to improve channel performance and sell-out across a consumer electronics business. The Role We're looking for a senior, commercially driven leader to own retail strategy, channel performance improvement, and data-driven business development . This is a senior management mandate for a strategic leader with substantial experience in channel sales, retail management, and business performance optimization, preferably within consumer electronics or FMCG. What You'll Do Develop and implement mid-term and long-term retail strategies, identifying growth and up-selling opportunities through retail performance analysis, market trends, and competitor activity Strengthen retail channel effectiveness , improving retailer engagement, outlet productivity, and cooperative retailing methodologies, and fixing underperforming outlets with targeted plans Own retail performance analytics : sell-out, out-of-stock incidence, unusable inventory, outlet coverage, and new-model store coverage, turning gaps into data-driven corrective action plans and management dashboards Coordinate product availability and inventory health across stakeholders, minimizing lost sales from shortages and managing aged, excess, or non-moving stock Lead new product launch readiness through store coverage planning and retail execution tracking, working closely with sales, marketing, supply chain, and product teams Present retail insights and strategic recommendations to senior management , establishing performance review mechanisms and accountability frameworks across the function What You'll Bring Master's degree or MBA in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales Management, or a related discipline Minimum 15 years of experience in channel sales, retail strategy, retail management, or related functions Consumer electronics experience strongly preferred ; FMCG or comparable distribution-intensive industry backgrounds will also be considered Proven track record in channel management, revenue growth, and retail performance improvement, with strong sales analytics and market intelligence experience Demonstrated ability to translate complex business data into actionable commercial strategy Experience leading cross-functional teams or major business initiatives Core Competencies Strategic thinking and commercial acumen Data-driven decision-making, Stakeholder management and negotiation Leadership and execution discipline, and Proficiency in spreadsheet-based analysis, business reporting, and relevant BI tools. Why Consider This Opportunity Senior leadership exposure in the consumer electronics sector, with direct strategic involvement in business growth, retail analytics, and operational effectiveness, a challenging mandate requiring both strategic insight and execution excellence. Growth Room to scale the function and take on broader leadership responsibility as Pepoltek's retail and distribution footprint grows. Perks Standard company benefits package, details shared during the interview process. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit an updated resume along with a short cover or motivation letter