Full-Time

Branch Manager

Samsonite

Samsonite

Global luggage brand selling lightweight bags

No salary listed

Pune, Maharashtra, India

In Person

Frequent local market visits required.

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Requirements
  • Postgraduate in any stream
  • 6-8 years of working experience in Sales Function in the retail industry
  • Excellent market connection and in depth understanding of local consumer market
  • Should have experience in multiple sales channels
  • Experience in handling & leading a team
  • Has experience preferably with multi-brands, premium brands or other quality fashion related products
  • Experience in MNCs will be an added advantage
  • Frequent local market visits
  • Frequent user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • Excellent spoken and written English, Hindi and Local Language
Responsibilities
  • Expansion of retail footprint in the area of operation.
  • To identify growth opportunities to expand business and increase market share across channel in the region.
  • To devise strategies to ensure LFL growth in Key account and EBO’s
  • Develop and manage the right product mix for the local market, conduct local SKU rationalization and product segmentation. Make recommendations based on monthly forecast, marketing information analysis and statistics.
  • Inventory planning to ensure the availability of right stocks within the parameters specified at the stores & warehouse.
  • Direct the Visual Merchandising functions to ensure effective implementation of marketing and visual merchandising activities as per corporate guidelines
  • To ensure receivables are under control and acceptable norms.
  • To ensure effective deployment of staff at retail & key accounts doors within cost parameters.
  • Assist sales team in maintaining relationships and negotiating and closing deals.
  • Regular Market visits to understand and resolve store operational queries.
  • Maintain & develop relations with trade associates.
  • Competition analysis to be provided on a regular basis to help corporate to make accurate demand forecast.
  • Train sales staff and monitor front end staff performances.
  • Prepare periodic sales pipeline reports showing sales volume and potential sales for various sales channels.
  • Receivable Management.
  • Operation management
  • Employee Motivation
  • To train, mentor & guide branch sales staff & front-end staff.
  • Facilitate the internal training programs conducted for the front-end staff.
  • Product training for the branch sales staff.
  • To monitor and control spending within the assigned budget.
  • Ensure adherences of all statutory matters and coordinate with the statutory bodies for any disparities arising.
  • Assist HR in the on-boarding activities for sales staff at the branch & for the front-end staff.
  • Regularise monthly attendance within stipulated time.
  • Induct new joinees about organisation policy & overview at the branch level.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in MNCs will be an added advantage.

Samsonite is a global luggage brand that designs and sells a wide range of travel and personal accessories. Its products include suitcases, business bags, kids’ backpacks, casual bags, and related gear, all built to be lightweight, durable, and functional for travelers. The company emphasizes materials, construction, and design features such as strong shells, smooth wheels, secure zippers, and organized compartments to protect belongings and ease travel. Samsonite differentiates itself through extensive research and development, a history of industry firsts, and a strong global distribution network that includes direct sales, retail partners, and online channels. Its goal is to provide reliable, high-quality travel solutions that meet the needs of frequent travelers, business professionals, and families, maintaining leadership in the travel luggage market by continuing to innovate and improve user experience.

Company Size

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Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Luxembourg

Founded

1910

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What believers are saying

  • Q4 2025 net sales grew to $963.3 million with strong DTC and non-travel gains.
  • Partnership with Fibbl enhances online customer experience and e-commerce conversions.
  • US CBP partnership supplies mission-critical canine training aids strengthening government ties.

What critics are saying

  • Away captures 25% North American share eroding Samsonite's retail partnerships since 2015.
  • EU regulation mandates 50% recycled content by 2028 fining Samsonite's 20% usage 10% revenue.
  • Chinese brands Xiaomi and Anker flood Asia-Pacific with sub-$100 luggage crushing 15% margins.

What makes Samsonite unique

  • Launched Streamlite Collection in 2025 blending vintage aesthetics with modern innovation.
  • Developed Scholar Panel from recycled luggage waste with Dentsu Indonesia for schools.
  • Collaborated with Maison Kitsuné on exclusive wanderlust luggage collection in 2023.

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