Who we are We are a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. With more than 600 stores, 300 brands and over 65 years of experience in the region, we have become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors, by offering service excellence to our partners and delighting all our customers. We are moving fast from a traditional distributor and retailer for luxury in the Middle East, to a hybrid retailer bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere. To fuel the next stage of our growth we are looking to build a world class team. From physical retail through to supply chain and customer loyalty, we aim to use technology and data to continuously improve every aspect of our operations. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey of exploring new horizons together. What you'll be doing Our Group Head of Travel Retail Activity (TRA) will contribute to strengthen partnerships with key Regional and Global players in the Travel Retail Industry. You will work alongside the Group’s management in defining the Group’s long-term vision and strategy for TRA. You will drive the expansion of Travel Retail Activities for the Group, by leading Duty-free concessions in both airports (duty free and duty paid) and airlines as well as collaboration with JVs to build brand negotiations. Additionally, you will represent wholesale activity and will have responsibility for the growth and direction of the TRA. You will lead the activity operationally as well as having responsibility for the strategic direction of the Groups TRA. What you’ll need to succeed
Drive the Group as a Leader in in the Travel Retail industry in the ME and Africa as well as expanding to other geographies
Develop and lead annual strategic & operational planning processes for the business, implementing best practice within the business
Establish sales and investments budgets and reforecast in line with company guidelines
Identify key strategic growth areas and growth opportunities, bringing them to life through development of new partnerships and relationships across geographies and categories
Shape the future of the Travel Retail industry for the Group, serving as strategic lead and thought leader groupwide
Develop concepts and activities for the Travel retail business including management of Traveller
Seek alliances across the region, by utilizing your in-depth knowledge of the Travel Retail and Duty-Free channels
Enhance productivity and performance of the managed activities as well as joint ventures through optimization, centralized negotiations and thereby improving the image and customer service of our brands and activities
Create and maintain strong relationships with key travel retailers
Build equity for the group by developing considered own concepts and activities where applicable
Your Profile:
Sound knowledge of TRA
Relationship building with diverse set of senior stakeholders
Commercial acumen
Strength in operational activities
Growth mindset, exposed to high growth industries
Verbal and written communication skills
Experience in high growth multi-category, multi-brand TR operator
Education: Master or MBA-level
Languages: English is a must; Arabic or French is a plus
What we can offer you With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day. We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts. To view all our perks and benefits, click here.
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