One of the largest spirits companies in the world who produce, market and distribute a variety of internationally recognised spirits is now looking for a high calibre person to fill the position of Travel Retail Executive, Hong Kong & Macau.
Specific Responsibilities:
• manage selected Travel Retail accounts as agreed with the Regional Manager; within this to ensure world class implementation of all the initiatives; help deliver perfection at point of purchase in line with the agreed objectives and activity plan
• provide qualitative input for creating and successfully execute promotional plan as presented by the marketing team; manage any in-store resource the company employs on a permanent or temporary basis
• ensure full compliance for social responsibility within Hong Kong-Macau Travel Retail and all the activities for which the company is responsible
• promote collaborative working relationships and effective communication with the customers in Travel Retail and other business partners as well as the Hong Kong-Macau Domestic Market
• manage any agency brand business that the company has in Travel Retail getting the right balance between these brands and the rest of the portfolio
• actively support and promote the aims and activities of the company; successful manage coordination with agencies on creative materials and implement them on the point of purchase
Profile & Competencies:
• degree level or equivalent
• five years' experience in Retail Sales and Key Account Management, preferably in the drinks industry and/or in Travel Retail
• positive mental attitude and an ability to see opportunities and not barriers; demonstrate commercial acumen, uses data effectively in management decision making
• brand literate with a strong affinity for the customer, shopper, consumer and their respective needs and motivations: in particular an affinity for premium brands and how they are built
• financially competent and able to understand and control key drivers such as volume, net sales and account investment; strong negotiator and ability to influence positively customers
• good communicator, in Mandarin, Cantonese and English, verbally and in written format
If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please apply or contact Thavy Chea at Robert Walters on (852) 2103 5300 or tc@robertwalters.com.hk quoting the Job Reference TCH/272040.
