General Mission
- Develop and execute the sales and service strategy, defining a 3-year plan and achieving the annual targets and goals
- Ensures consistency across the region in terms of retail strategy, customer service and all topics linked to the Hermès business activity and image in the region.
- Elevate Hermès Travel Retail in all aspects including talents caliber, supporting structure and retail performance to the next level
Main Responsibilities
Retail Management
Support the Travel Retail Director in defining the Travel Retail vision and strategies and lead the retail and service support teams with guidance to convert the vision into achievable goals.Define precise objectives and retail KPIs for the team and monitor progress throughout the yearLead the teams’ service excellence effort, allowing customers to discover our creations in the best possible environmentConduct regular meetings with the Store Managers to unite the whole network around a common vision, encouraging exchanges of best practices and ensuring consistencyStructure the organization of retail activity and allocate responsibilitiesCollaborate with related departments to ensure the quality of the aesthetic aspects of our retail storesSupport negotiations with landlords (location, contractual terms), submit and obtain necessary internal approvals (Head Office) and support the construction phases in the respect of the project planning and CapexCollaborate with Customer Experience team in animating the storeSales and Budget Planning and Management
Plan and set the annual budget, re-estimate and B+2 for both sales and expenses in collaboration with the Finance teamElaborate with each Store Manager, targets of sales turnover, product mix, stock for which an annual commitment is set within the budget frameworkDesign and monitor weekly / monthly KPIs, and implement data-driven, efficient and agile commercial strategies to reach these targetsDefine the retail strategy in line with the global Travel Retail strategy, ensuring stock optimization throughout all distribution channelsBuying
Plan and set the OTB, product mix and inventory level for Podium and Preview Buy in collaboration with Merchandising teamParticipate to the Podium buying (including podium and preview in France several times a year, if applicable)Human Resources
Build a talented team by recruiting, developing, and retaining high-quality staff helping them to reach their full potentialCollaborate with HR and Store Managers to anticipate the needs in recruitment, training, mobility, talent management, compensation policy and disciplinary issuesMaintain synergy, a cohesive and cooperative work environment through team building and motivationExecute Annual Staff Sales for Mid pac region with collaboration with the HR team and local retail teamEstablish and maintain positive relationships with Retail Partners and landlordsRequirements & Capabilities :
Tertiary educated with at least 10 years of relevant management experience in high-end fashion, luxury industry, candidate with experience in working with retail partner would be preferred.Able to manage team remotely, regional experience will be appreciated.Result oriented and with hands-on store and operations management experienceSolid interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to drive performance and inspire growth in a fast-changing environmentCustomer-centric with good business acumen and solid analytical skillsVery good planning and organization skills with attention to details and qualityExcellent spoken and written English and Cantonese / Mandarin. French is a plusHands-on computer knowledge of MS officeFrequent travel