Experience:

3 years required

Skills:

Business Development, Negotiation, Leadership Skill, English

Job type:

Full-time

• Identify and manage strategic partnerships with airport authorities, duty-free operators, to expand brand reach.
• Negotiate and manage commercial terms, contracts, and promotional agreements with key stakeholders.
• Own and deliver annual sales, margin, and market share targets within the travel retail channel.
• Brand Execution & Merchandising Strategy.
• Ensure Jim Thompson's brand positioning is consistently executed across travel retail environments.
• Collaborate closely with merchandising and product teams to develop curated assortments that resonate for travel retail travelers.
• Uphold VM standards and brand guidelines in all retail environments.
• Marketing & Promotions.
• Partner with the marketing team to design and implement travel retail-specific campaigns and promotions.
• Lead the planning and execution of product launches, seasonal promotions in airports, etc.
• Track ROI and performance of marketing investments to inform future planning.
• Operational Excellence.
• Oversee retail execution standards, compliance, and operational efficiency across all travel retail locations.
• Analyze sales trends, traveler demographics, and competitor activity to refine strategies and optimize performance.
• Conduct regular business reviews with partners, providing clear insights and action plans for continuous improvement.
• Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams including merchandising, marketing, finance, and supply chain to align business objectives.
• Support and coach in-market retail teams or account managers to deliver on commercial KPIs.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, or related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in retail, with at least 3-5 years in travel retail or duty-free industry.
• Proven track record of business development and sales management on luxury retail, lifestyle, or fashion.
• Strong negotiation, commercial, and relationship management skills.
• Experience working with international partners, airport operators or inflight retail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; other Asian languages are an advantage.
• High cultural awareness, flexibility, and ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Willingness to travel frequently both domestically and internationally.