Office Assistant Manager (Retail)

Salary: S$5,000 - S$6,000

Our client is a Japanese eyewear retail brand with strong growth across Southeast Asia and a growing presence in Singapore.

As part of its continued expansion, the company is seeking a motivated professional Office Assistant Manager to join the regional expansion team. This role provides meaningful exposure to business development activities and the opportunity to grow into a future leadership position.

You will report directly to the Managing Director.

1. Retail Expansion & Store Development

• Support retail store expansion initiatives in Singapore and the region
• Identify and evaluate suitable commercial properties for new store openings
• Engage landlords and developers, including arranging meetings and supporting negotiations
• Support end-to-end lease negotiations and contract execution processes

1. Back-Office & Administrative Management

• Support back-office functions related to store expansion, including rent and cost calculations
• Assist in administrative coordination, such as tracking staff overtime and incentive payments
• Support communication and coordination between headquarters and local operations

1. Leadership & Development Exposure

• Be part of the core regional expansion team supporting business growth
• This role is structured as a development pathway, providing progressive exposure and responsibilities to support long-term career growth into a leadership role within the region

• AWS: 1 month
• Annual Leave: 14 days (up to 15 days)
• Medical Leave: 14 days
• Comprehensive Insurance and Healthcare Coverage
• Healthcare Flexible Benefit: S$300 per year (claimable)
• Long Service Award Benefits
• Transportation: Business-related transport expenses will be reimbursed as incurred
• Complimentary eyewear upon confirmation
• Service milestone rewards (e.g., eyewear or gift vouchers based on tenure)

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• At least 2 years of experience in retail expansion, site acquisition, or lease negotiation
• Demonstrated stability in previous employment history
• Willingness and interest to learn Japanese and communicate with headquarters in the future
• Strong interest in the retail or fashion industry
• Fluent in English for effective communication with stakeholders
• Available to join from mid-May onwards

• Experience in financial reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow), business planning, or subsidiary management in coordination with headquarters
• 2–3 years of marketing experience
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving business environment and open to occasional overtime when required

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Recruitment Licence: 12C5051