Business Head - Luggage and Soft Leather Goods

Company Description The House of Rare is a fashion powerhouse that designs, manufactures, and retails men's, women's and kid's apparel under the brands Rare Rabbit, Rareism and Rare Ones. With one production plant and more than 300 stores across India, the company focuses on exuberant, thoughtful, and diverse product offerings in the Indian retail fashion space. The House of Rare emphasizes individuality, creating clothing that serves as an extension of each wearer and celebrates their uniqueness. The House of Rare now invites professionals to contribute to and grow with its rare and unique journey in fashion.

Role Description The Business Head – Luggage and Soft Leather Goods is a full-time, on-site role based in Bengaluru. This role is responsible for leading the end-to-end business for the luggage and soft leather goods category, including product strategy, assortment planning, and lifecycle management. The Business Head will oversee market and consumer analysis, pricing strategy, and revenue and margin targets while ensuring brand consistency and positioning across channels. Daily responsibilities include coordinating with design, sourcing, production, and retail teams; managing vendor and supplier relationships; and ensuring timely product development and delivery. The role also involves monitoring category performance, driving retail and online sales initiatives, optimizing inventory and supply chain efficiency, and mentoring cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong category management and business leadership skills in fashion, accessories, or lifestyle products, with experience managing P&L, pricing, and growth strategies.
• Expertise in product development and merchandising for luggage and soft leather goods, including assortment planning, quality standards, and trend alignment.
• Proficiency in market analysis, consumer insights, and competitive benchmarking to inform strategic and operational decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with design, sourcing, production, and retail operations teams to drive efficient, integrated workflows.
• Experience in retail and e-commerce environments, including store performance management, inventory optimization, and omni-channel sales initiatives.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and relationship-building skills with suppliers and external partners.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities, with comfort using data and metrics to manage performance.
• Effective communication and people management skills, with experience leading and mentoring cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Fashion Management, Retail Management, or a related field; prior leadership experience in fashion or leather goods is highly beneficial.
• High level of ownership, resilience, and adaptability in a fast-paced, creative,