Heejin Im

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Senior Director of Strategy (Sport Business Unit) @
Heejin Im's Location
Minhang District, Shanghai, China, China
About Heejin Im

- Long Term Goal : Global Business CEO- Short Term Goal : China Market Entry Specialist & Operator- Business Motto : Success is determined in accordance with the scale of thinking.I've worked 6 years of fashion and retail fields, which has worked for five years in China market.During that time, I launched 4 brands in China, I experienced two successes and two failures.Due to their experience of the failures, I learned how do I make business in China.At that time, I learned that should not judge a problem in traditional ways and I must avoid a thinking of the seller's mind. "What is the customers really want?" Business performance was determined by customer real needs. Understanding customers is a main key factor for success your business.Also, through twice of the business successes, I learned that the difference between the work and performance. and, I also learned about five key methods how can improve my business performance.I'll tell you about five key methods.First, make a general direction of the business strategy and set up a priority action plan.Second, make a measurable goalThird, make a strategy of focusing on strengthsFourth, need a solver, re-schedule, agglomerate timeFifth, should proceed with a persistent feedback.Through these five methods, I solved a lot of business problem. Business performance was improved a lot.I'm always looking for a challenge. I have a strategic and commercial mind, always problem solving and always learning!If you have any interesting for my job experience or China business performance, feel free to ask me.

Heejin Im's Current Company Details
ELAND INTERNATIONAL FASHION SHANGHAI CO.,LTD

Eland International Fashion Shanghai Co.,Ltd

Senior Director of Strategy (Sport Business Unit)
Heejin Im Work Experience Details
  • Eland International Fashion Shanghai Co.,Ltd
    Senior Director Of Strategy (Sport Business Unit)
    Eland International Fashion Shanghai Co.,Ltd Jan 2015 - Present
    Shanghai, China
    - Completed 3 Horizons of the Sport Business Unit- Negotiated with new brands (2 brands)- Extending a new lines in the existing brands (Performance, Apparel, Kids)- Expanded new channels and adjust channel portfolio (Shopping Mall, Wholesale, Distributor, Online)- Made a Brand portfolio of segment market and market occupancy- Made a management of the standardized store warehouse- Completed a standard merchandising process of the Sports Business Unit- Reorganized sports wholesale business (the task of work process)- Completed a standard wholesale contract of the Sports Business Unit - Made a tradeshow process of the Sport Business Unit (participated over 100 customers)
  • Palladium, Sport Business Unit, Eland China (Sports Casual/Unisex)
    Planning Manager & Whole Sale Manager
    Palladium, Sport Business Unit, Eland China (Sports Casual/Unisex) Mar 2014 - Dec 2014
    Shanghai, China
    - Built the Palladium business plan in 2014, 2015- Manage brand profit ways (Standard profit model, Redesign the manufacture cost structure, - Mark-down simulation, Inventory-sales ratio)- Through monthly financial statement analysis, selected a priority action plan for monthly goal- Proceed with an apparel extension project- Complete a standard apparel merchandising process- Manage sales simulations per weekly, monthly, and seasonal product- Redesign initials and QR share ratio- Manage 14SS/FW Footwear IMC plan & establish monthly sales plan.- Operate digital marketing- Proceed with a pop-up store and in-store marketing planning- Development of franchisees (contract three companies) - Achieve annual sales of 4 million RMB- Online wholesale supplier development - Sign 50 million RMB sales contract about 3year- Achieve brand turn-around after launching 11 months - Made a new record in Eland China- Achieve to open 50 stores in China after Brand launching
  • Strategic Planning Office, Eland China (Men'S, Women'S, Kids, Sports)
    Strategy Planning Assistant Manager
    Strategic Planning Office, Eland China (Men'S, Women'S, Kids, Sports) Sep 2013 - Feb 2014
    Shanghai, China
    - Manage a management Information (6 categories)1) Basic information management Part 1. Growth - Total revenues, Revenue growth, Same-store growth rate Part 2. Profit - After-tax rate of return, Manufacturing cost ratio, Sales management costs, Cumulative sales Part 3. Cash parts - MCFPart 4. Others - The number of stores, Monthly stock amount)"2) Productivity information management Part 1. Person - Labor efficiency Part 2. Capital - ROTC, Using capital turnover, Inventory turnover Part 3. Stores - Sales per each store, Sales per square meter)3) Information management competencies Part 1. Branding - Brand Power Index Part 2. Speed - Manage merchandising process per season , Manage The reaction rate of production, On time Delivery, logistics lead times4) Competitor information management Part 1. Basic - Total revenue, Operation profit ratio, Number of stores Part 2. Productivity - Sales per each store Part 3. Business capabilities - Private brand goods ratio, The re-order rate, Unexpected Success / Failure5) Market information management Part 1. Market - Market size and growth rates, Market shares, Big 3 market share Part 2. Macro-economic - GDP growth, Private consumption growth rates, Exchange rates)"6) Customer Information Management Part 1. Customer - Total customer number, Purchase unit price for each customer, Re-visited customer number, New customer number per month, purchase of gender ratio, Customer ratings, Loyalty customer number Part 2. Potential customer - The resident population of the city, Research Consumer Life Style, Targeted customer buying patterns- Report annual business strategy to Eland Chairman
  • Newbalance, Sport Business Unit, Eland China (Sports Casual/Unisex)
    Planning Assistant Manager & Whole Sale Assistant Manager
    Newbalance, Sport Business Unit, Eland China (Sports Casual/Unisex) Mar 2013 - Aug 2013
    Shanghai, China
    - Built the New Balance business plan in 2014 - Through monthly financial statement analysis, selected a priority action plan for monthly goal- Completed a brand standard profit model- Through Outlet Wholesale companies, managed 10% of in-stock rate- Decide mark down and its rate base on product life cycle- Redesign product quantities based on product group- Development of franchisees (contract three companies)- Made a standard profit model of the franchise business - Manage brand budget
  • Ellesse, Sport Business Unit, Eland China (Sports Casual/Unisex)
    Apparel Merchandising Assistant Manager
    Ellesse, Sport Business Unit, Eland China (Sports Casual/Unisex) Jun 2012 - Feb 2013
    Shanghai, China
    - Made China production lines with Korean design team for China market (2012FW/2013SS)- Selected a product from Ellesse global line- Sales analysis and establishing countermeasures to maximize turnover- Decided retail price and decided mark down and its rate base on sale analysis- Reported product sales per weekly, monthly, annually to general manager.- Proceeded with Ellesse market entry project (How can enter china market successfully).
  • Berghaus, Sport Business Unit, Eland China (Outdoor/Unisex)
    Sales & Planning Assistant Manager
    Berghaus, Sport Business Unit, Eland China (Outdoor/Unisex) Nov 2011 - May 2012
    Shanghai, China
    - Completed the Berghaus business plan in China- Took over 10 stores from China headquarter.- Coordinated detailed acquisition contract conditions with Branch headquarter.- Set up the system of distribution of goods.- Managed a launching schedule for 1st store.- Manage 14SS/FW Footwear IMC plan & establish monthly sales plan.- Operate digital marketing- Made a contract with Wholesale company - Communicated with the regional manager in 5 branches.- Business trip to Haerbin, Changchun, Shenyang, Xian, Beijing, Tianjin, Nanjing, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Shenzhen.
  • New Balance Launching Team, Sport Business Unit, Eland China (Sports Casual/Unisex)
    Sales & Planning Assistant Manager
    New Balance Launching Team, Sport Business Unit, Eland China (Sports Casual/Unisex) Nov 2010 - Oct 2011
    Shanghai, China
    - Proceeded with Re-lunching project (How can re-enter china market successfully).- Took over 105 stores from China headquarter.- Set up the system of distribution of goods.- Communicated with the regional manager in 5 branches.- Business trip to Xian, Beijing, Tianjin, Nanjing, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Shenzhen.
  • Marketing Team, Strategic Planning Office(Fashion Department), E-Land Korea
    Assistant Market Researcher
    Marketing Team, Strategic Planning Office(Fashion Department), E-Land Korea Jan 2010 - Oct 2010
    Seoul, Korea
    - Proceed with in-store marketing project for increasing sales at Myeong-Dong flag Shop. - Shane Jean - Using the Chinese National day, I proceed with store project for increasing sales at Myeong-Dong flag shop. - SPAO

Heejin Im Skills

Brand Management Sales Management Strategic Planning Retail Marketing Footwear International Sales Wholesale Merchandising Marketing Strategy Product Development Marketing Communications

Heejin Im Education Details

  • Korea University
    Korea University
    Major : Chinese / Economics
  • Shanghai International Studies University
    Shanghai International Studies University
    Chinese Training Program (Advanced Course)
  • Fudam University, Shanghai, China
    Fudam University, Shanghai, China
    Language Exchange Programs

Frequently Asked Questions about Heejin Im

What company does Heejin Im work for?

Heejin Im works for Eland International Fashion Shanghai Co.,ltd

What is Heejin Im's role at the current company?

Heejin Im's current role is Senior Director of Strategy (Sport Business Unit).

What schools did Heejin Im attend?

Heejin Im attended Korea University, Shanghai International Studies University, Fudam University, Shanghai, China.

What skills is Heejin Im known for?

Heejin Im has skills like Brand Management, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Retail, Marketing, Footwear, International Sales, Wholesale, Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Marketing Communications.

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