Project Executive

About Valiram

Valiram is a retail company founded in 1935. The company has expanded to become a global retail industry with 520+ locations in 10 different countries. By 2027, we will be more than doubling our size to 1200, with an expected 5,500+ employees under Valiram Group. Learn more about us at www.valiram.com

Valiram Brands:

• Beauty (Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, Rituals, Molton Brown)
• Fashion (Michael Kors, Steve Madden, Tory Burch, Chloe, MLB Korea, Giuseppe Zanotti, Charles & Keith, Pedro etc)
• Accessories (Swarovski, Mont Blanc)
• Travel Retail (Hermes, Bvlgari, The Flying Emporium, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Beaute Love, Ion Gizmos, Candy Party, Wear + When, Tumi)
• F&B (Bacha Coffee, Quivo, Godiva, TWG Tea, Laderach, Candy Party)
• Watches (Swiss Watch Gallery, Tudor, Rolex, Cartier, Tissot, Zenith, Bell & Ross, Breitling, Blancpain, Omega)

 At the office: Valiram HQ is located 10 minutes to Pavilion and 5 minutes to KLCC. We offer flexibility in working schedules depending on our employee’s lifestyle preferences. Access to our staff only cafe with a view of the city to price friendly food options.

We celebrate diversity with 32 nationalities spread across our team. To embrace this diversity, we celebrate the various festivities all year round such as Hari Raya, Malaysia Day, Chinese New Year, Deepavali and Christmas.

You can engage in various activities monthly including badminton, hiking, running and language class and meet other employees from across our brands and head office. All activities are free of charge!

About the Role

Join our team as a Project Executive and be at the forefront of shaping our retail projects for success! From organizing project documentation to ensuring compliance of policies and procedures on projects, you’ll ensure smooth project execution from start to finish. Your keen eye for detail will be crucial as you track expenses and consolidate project costs, while your strong communication skills will facilitate effective collaboration with stakeholders. With opportunities to evaluate and enhance project offerings, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving retail excellence.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Collaborate with estimate and purchase in the up-front set up of projects to ensure profitability, client satisfaction and the best contractor for the job.
• Formulate and develop contract terms with contractors.
• Ensure implementation and compliance of policies and procedures on projects.
• Attend and participate in meetings with contractors and project members.
• Prepare proposals for new projects.
• Organize filling and documentation for each project from start to the end of each project to be utilized for future usage and understanding.
• Ensure all stores maintenance are kept to date on costing and follow-ups.
• Keep track on expense reports.
• Consolidate expenses took place for each project.
• Address and resolve all billing issues.
• Effectively communicate relevant retail project information to superiors.
• Maintain effective working relationship with all suppliers, vendors, contractors, and principals to ensure successful project completion.
• Assist to assemble and coordinate project tasks.
• Enforce standard policies and procedures.
• Evaluate and redesign retail project offering in consultation with superiors.
• Understand the implication of different technical choices and is able to guide internal decisions to the best solution for the specific situation.

Key Requirements:

• Education: Minimum a Degree in Architecture, Quantity Survey, Construction Management, Project Management or relevant discipline.
• Professional Experience: Min. 4 -5 years of experience, preferably in retail, F&B or real estate.
• Personal attributes:
  • To possess effective communication skills.
  • Build and maintain good rapport with staff, government bodies and vendors.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Pleasant personality.
  • Proficient in Computer skills and Microsoft Office applications like excel and project management tools.
  • Able to adhere to tight deadlines and work under pressure.
  • Sound financial awareness.
  • Strong understanding of construction means and methods.
• Languages: Fluent English and both in written and spoken. Knowledge of other language is added advantage.

Why work for us?

We’re more than just a job; we’re a place where you can develop your skills, collaborate with a fantastic team, and have fun along the way! Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

• Level Up Your Career:
  • Upskill at Your Pace: Our comprehensive online training platform offers courses in communication, leadership, Excel, and more – investing in your growth.
  • Proven Development Track: Last year alone, we conducted 150 trainings and empowered 65% employees to develop their skills and competencies, paving the journey to career growth and advancement.

• Fun & Vibrant Workplace:
  • Engaged & Connected: We host numerous employee engagement activities like V-Club to build connections and a strong sense of community.
  • Celebrate Together: We value cultural traditions and celebrate major national festivals with the whole team!
  • Express Yourself: Enjoy the freedom of a fashionable dress code.

• At our HQ Office you can enjoy:
  • Convenient & Delicious: Enjoy the perk of an in-house cafe serving delicious meals at subsidized prices, so you can fuel your day without breaking the bank.
  • Effortless Travel: Our office is conveniently located within a 10-minute walk from public transportation, making your commute a breeze.
  • Parking Made Easy: Need to drive? No worries! We offer ample parking in nearby locations.

• Rewarding Benefits:
  • Shop Like an Insider: Employees can enjoy staff purchase discounts up to 30% for all the brands we cover, as well as friends & family sale annually.
  • Life Balance & Support: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Birthday Leave, Hospitalization Leave, Study Leave, Calamity Leave, Compassionate Leave, Maternity/Paternity Leave, and Marriage Leave, to support you throughout life’s stages.