About the role

  • Define development and growth strategies with the Head of Travel Retail, Europe for the designated accounts and implement them successfully in stores
  • Deliver sell-out in line with forecast commitments
  • Identify and capitalise on opportunities to drive brand awareness, performance, and market share across the region
  • Build strong relationships with retailer contacts to optimise brand presence, maximize share of voice, and negotiate joint trading plans
  • Deliver regular business/sales updates and critical market insights, acting as the connection between stores and the Magic Office
  • Lead quarterly business reviews and half-year external strategy meetings, producing strong insights and action-driven 360 plans
  • Recruit high performing Retail teams for each store launch with the people partner
  • Set ambitious and achievable sales targets to the field teams
  • Lead and inspire your team of business managers and retail artists
  • Address performance and engagement needs; build an environment of inclusion and motivation
  • Work with the field training manager to ensure commercial and development training needs are met within the region
  • Collaborate with Travel Retail Marketing & VM teams to develop trade plans and on-counter activities
  • Launch and sustain new products and campaigns as per the global Travel Retail Marketing strategy
  • Conduct monthly retail forecasting by store with the Head of Travel Retail, Europe
  • Forecast and manage all retail staffing costs, including recommended FTEs, commissions and incentives
  • Manage T&E budget, staying within approved monthly expenditure
  • Set standards for executional excellence and work cross-functionally to enhance brand presentation and in-store execution (assortment, stock availability, price updates)
  • Report into the Head of Travel Retail - Continental EU and work closely with the wider commercial team
  • Account KPIs include retail sales achievement, market share gains, mystery shopping score and team turnover

Requirements

  • Must be able to travel within region and to Magic Office regularly. Roughly a 40/60 split
  • Extensive experience in retail or sales management, with direct experience in Travel Retail desirable but not mandatory
  • Strong people focus, team spirited and passionate about developing teams
  • Proven track record of successful negotiations & ability to influence others
  • Target-focused and results-driven
  • Excellent numerical and analytical skills
  • Effective communicator, both written and verbal with a structured and organised approach
  • Excellent presentation skills and classroom delivery
  • Personable and approachable; able to build rapport quickly & effectively
  • Self-starter; able to motivate oneself and others
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing priorities
  • Solution-oriented with ability to problem solve in a timely manner
  • German language is desirable but not mandatory

Benefits

  • Be a part of this values driven, high growth, magical journey with an ultimate vision to empower everyone, everywhere to be the best version of themselves
  • We’re a hybrid model with flexibility, allowing you to work how best suits you
  • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with an additional day to celebrate your birthday
  • Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers throughout their parenting and caring journey
  • Financial security and planning with our pension and life assurance for all
  • Wellness and social benefits including Medicash, Employee Assist Programs and regular social connects with colleagues
  • Bring your furry friend to work with you on our allocated dog-friendly days and spaces
  • Generous product discount and gifting!

Job title

Retail Manager, Travel Retail

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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