KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Achieve Sales and Profit plan for the APAC regionTogether with the Director of Growth (based in NYC), manage the P&L for APAC accounts. Key accounts include Sephora, Lotte Duty Free, Krisshop, DFS Macau etc, with Sephora being the #1 priority.Define commercial strategy for each retailer in line with budget targets to reach sales and profitability levels requested.Continuously look for, and assess, new business opportunities within the region.2. Key Accounts managementDevelop strong working relationship with key accounts.Drive commercial negotiations at corporate (HQ) and field levels (stores).Work with retailer teams to maximize all aspects of business (in-shop space & locations, pricing, marketing investments, promotions, etc.)Forecasting responsibilities on saleable and non-saleable goods (POS material, GWP etc.) to optimize costs and avoid obsolescence.Responsible for educating retailer teams and onboarding agencies within the region3. Implementation of the Marketing, Merchandising and Digital Guidelines
- Together with the Director of Growth, define and put together marketing, launch and promotional plans.
- Ensure that merchandising, builds and visual implementation is in line with corporate and brand guidelines.
- Negotiate promotional activities to develop the business.
- Market Intelligence : gather market information related to the industry (market size, distribution, pricing, launch results, ranking etc.)
- Work closely with marketing and PR agencies to achieve pre-set KPIs for press coverage, influencer coverage / seeding and proper brand representation at events
- CAREER EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Experience with account management within Sephora. Experience with Travel Retail is a plus.
- The ability to work autonomously, as well as part of a team, and is confident in managing relationships at all levels.
- Strong strategic and operational capabilities.
- Adaptive : Able to adapt plans, strategies and processes in ways suited to the needs of the business while promoting consistency in how brand is presented externally.
- Organized and highly communicative : Well organized, with a disciplined approach to evaluating priorities in a fast-changing environment, and communicating cross-functionally in an efficient and clear manner.
- Driven : Relentless pursuit of progress and achievement of goals.
- Being able to work under fast pace and within a matrix organization.
- Excellent English communication skills, effective relationship building skills with internal and external partners.
- Salary
- Up to $210,000.00 per year
- Benefits
- Employee discount
Schedule : - Day shift
Work Authorisation :
- Australia (preferred)