Assistant Manager - Travel Retail

the job

Driving business growth and brand visibility across Travel Retail accounts in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman through strong relationship management, tracking sales performance, and coordinating effectively with marketing and operations teams. The role focuses on expanding market presence, executing promotions, and ensuring smooth retail operations.

Job Description

Business Development & Relationship Management

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders in Duty Free and other travel retail accounts across the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities to expand the brand's footprint within the travel retail sector while leveraging existing relationships

Sales & Performance Management

• Driving sales growth in the travel retail segment
• Monitoring and analyzing sales performance, ensuring the achievement of budgeted revenue and profitability
• Collaborating with internal brand teams to align sales strategies  

Marketing & Promotions

• Working closely with brand and marketing teams to design and implement promotional activities tailored to travel retail audiences
• Ensuring optimal brand visibility and merchandising standards at all travel retail points of sale

Operations & Logistics

• Overseeing the operational aspects, including inventory management, stock replenishment, and ensuring customer service and operational standards
• Coordinating with supply chain and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery and availability of stock

profile

• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Business Management or related streams from a reputed institute
• At least 2-3 years of relevant brand management & operations experience in the retail industry
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizing and planning skills
• Effective People Management skills
• Well versed in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)