Store Manager & Community Lead

Build KL's sweetest destination. Scandy's is opening its first mini flagship store in a yet undisclosed location in Klang Valley. More than a candy shop, this will be a destination experience bringing the magic of Swedish pick and mix culture to Malaysia. We're looking for someone entrepreneurial, creative, responsible and hands-on to help build this store from the ground up. Someone who treats it like their own baby. Someone who gets excited by creating experiences, building communities and making customers smile. This isn't a typical retail manager role. You'll be part store manager, part event creator, part community builder, part content creator, and part entrepreneur. About Scandy's Scandy's is bringing authentic Swedish candy culture to Malaysia through premium pick and mix experiences, events, online channels and unique retail concepts. Our mini flagship will become the home of Swedish candy in Kuala Lumpur - a place where customers discover new favourites, attend fun events, create content and become part of our growing candy-loving community. Your Mission Help build APW into KL's most fun candy destination. You'll be responsible for running the store day-to-day while continuously finding ways to make it more exciting, engaging and successful. What You'll Do Store Operations

• Run daily store operations
• Deliver an amazing customer experience_
• Manage weekend and part-time staff_

Events and Activations

• Plan and execute regular in-store events_
• Develop creative activations that bring in customers_
• Collaborate with local communities, creators and brands_

Community Building

• Build and nurture Scandy's community of candy lovers_
• Create reasons for customers to return again and again_
• Gather feedback and turn insights into action_

Merchandising and Experience

• Keep the store looking fresh, exciting and Instagram-worthy_
• Create attractive displays and seasonal themes_

Content Creation and Marketing

• Create TikToks, Reels and social content from the store_
• Feature products, events and customer experiences_
• Help grow awareness of Scandy's across Kuala Lumpur_

Inventory and Quick Commerce

• Manage stock levels and inventory_
• Coordinate replenishment_
• Fulfil online and quick-commerce orders_

__ Compensation

• Fixed monthly salary_
• Bonus component tied to store performance_
• Opportunity to grow with the business as Scandy's expands across Malaysia_

Details

• Start Date: Early July 2026
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Initial Contract: 6 months
• Future Opportunities: Potential to grow into larger operational, marketing or expansion roles as Scandy's scales

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; JOB REQUIREMENTS: __

Who We're Looking For You might have experience in: Retail, FandB, Hospitality, Events, Marketing, Community management, Entrepreneurhip More importantly, you're someone who:

• Takes ownership
• Solves problems without being asked
• Enjoys talking to people
• Is organised and reliable
• Is comfortable being on camera
• Has strong social media instincts
• Wants to help build something from the beginning

If you've ever thought: "If I ran this place, I'd have so many ideas..." This role is probably for you.