**RETAIL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - SCOTLAND**

**LUXURY HOUSE**

**PERMANENT CONTRACT**

Collaborating with all Fragrance & Beauty divisions, this Retail Development Manager position plays a crucial role in driving the brand's integrated strategy, focusing on safeguarding and enhancing brand value.

• The ideal candidate will oversee driving retail sales within their designated area, specifically Scotland.
• Provide leadership and guidance to in-store teams through coaching, while also supporting the creation of development pathways for team members.
• Responsible for the recruitment process for in-store personnel.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with teams, tracking KPIs, sales compared to last year, service bookings, and the achievement of targets in all categories to boost overall performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Store Managers, Sales Managers, buyers, and decision-makers, to ensure effective collaboration for the growth of the brand.
• Develop and implement sales strategies, analyze data, and work toward specific sales targets for each area and location.
• Collaborate with all departments at the head office and Sales Manager to drive success.
• Serve as the guardian of customer experience standards.
• Act as a Brand Representative.

SKILLS:

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to achieve both commercial and service-based targets.
• A strong business development mindset.
• Operational excellence and efficiency.
• Proven track record in leading a regional sales team to meet objectives.
• Demonstrated success in the Fragrance & Beauty industry.
• Exceptional skills in persuasion and influence.
• A valid, clean driving license is required.

PROFILE:

• Thriving in a dynamic and high-pressure environment.
• People management and leadership.
• Making sound business decisions independently.
• Strong negotiation abilities.
• Coaching and guiding individuals to reach their potential.
• Being a custodian of the brand and ensuring an exceptional client experience.
• Advanced skills in MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Driven by generating innovative ideas and solutions.