General Manager - Manila
Manila, Philippines - Full-time
Lomography is a globally active organization dedicated to experimental and creative analogue photography. Originally established in 1992 by a group of offbeat students as an arts movement, the Lomographic Society grew into an international company.
We develop, market, and distribute our products via worldwide photo stores, design stores, museums, and lifestyle stores, as well as via our Lomography websites available in 17 languages, which host photo magazines and platforms for an international community of over one million “Lomographers”. Lomography regularly hosts events and exhibitions.
The Lomography headquarters is in Vienna, with subsidiaries in London, Paris, NY, Tokyo, HK, Shanghai, and Manila.
For our subsidiary in Manila, we are looking for a General Manager to operate and develop Lomography’s business in the Philippines. You will also be responsible for our Manila team, who is the backbone of our operations worldwide, including creative, sales, e-commerce, finance, administration, and customer service.
You will focus strongly on our Philippines market and represent Lomography as its country manager. We seek a person with a smart mind and ambition, combined with great communication skills and curiosity, someone who wants to interact with and manage a handful of hyper-creative Lomography staff. If you enjoy challenges and want to work in a fast-paced creative environment, have an interest in photography, online sales, wholesales, and marketing, you may just be the person we’re looking for!
General Management
- Oversees the daily operations of a growing team of currently 10 members
- Recruitment and development of new talented members
- Effectively designs planning strategies and sets goals for company growth
- Enhances operational procedures, systems, and principles in sales, revenue, communication flows, management, and business processes
- Conducts staff performance reviews, assesses needs, and performs cost/benefit analysis
- Establishes high standards for productivity, revenue, sales, quality, and customer service; defines and implements effective policies and guidelines
- Liaison with top management; assists in developing strategic plans for operational activities
- F&A management, including local operation and support to regional and international operations
- Develops the Philippines market to its full sales potential by managing the wholesale operation, including lead generation, opening new wholesale accounts, handling order and payment processing, logistics, client support, and ensuring compliance with company policies
Requirements
- Relevant Bachelor’s Degree (advanced degree preferred but not required)
- Proven experience as an Operations or General Manager or in a similar executive role
- 2-3 years of managerial and creative studio or agency experience preferred
- Knowledge of Lomography and analogue photography is an advantage
- Knowledge of general business processes and functions (finance, HR, sales, marketing, operations, etc.) is an advantage
- Motivated self-starter
- Interest in arts, culture, and design
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Outstanding computer literacy
- Strong analytical and logical skills with strategic ability
- In-depth knowledge of planning, implementation, and risk assessment
- Exceptional organizational and leadership skills
- Highly dependable and detail-oriented
- Immediately available for hiring
Employment: Full-time
Location: Manila (physical presence is required at the local office)
Interested? Email your CV and cover letter to , with the subject heading: APPLICATION FOR GENERAL MANAGER – MANILA – (Name)
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