Head of Brand Acquisitions and Concessions
About You
To qualify, you need to have the following skills, capability and experiences.
Minimum 12 years’ experience in a retail buying/brand management related role with the premium/luxury retail sector.
Strong interest in Fashion & Retail with keen awareness of global & regional retail / fashion trends and market insights.
Excellent communication skills, maintaining high levels of professionalism at all times and the ability to present confidently to senior leadership.
Excellent people management skills with the ability to lead and facilitate cross functional group meetings.
Strong financial acumen and P&L understanding.
Confident negotiator and ability to read and understand legal documents.
Demonstrates integrity and trust at all times whilst dealing with highly sensitive information.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently.
Excellent/high level networking skills to build and maintain relationships with key accounts and Principal/stakeholders/business partners.
Must have proven leadership qualities, demonstrating the ability to lead, develop and motivate teams.
Proficient in the English language. Italian, French or Arabic would be an advantage.
Proven track-record of building collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to evaluate business opportunities and identify potential risks.
Strategic and analytical thinking.
A bias for action and a results-oriented approach.
