Head of Retail Assets & Store Planning

Parfums de Marly; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in luxury perfumes seeks a Head of Retail Assets & Store Planning to oversee its global retail strategy. The role involves asset management, team leadership, and close coordination with various stakeholders to ensure the successful deployment of store planning initiatives across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in Retail Project Management, Architecture, or Visual Merchandising.
• Experience in Architecture HQ team is essential.
• Proven experience in managing retail assets across international markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead global Retail Asset strategy and Store planning.
• Manage a multicultural, geographically dispersed team.
• Oversee execution of projects across MEA, Asia, US, and EU.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Project Management Tools

Job description

Job title: Head of Retail Assets & Store Planning

Location: Dubai

About the role

The Head of Retail Assets & Store Planning leads global Retail Asset strategy, Store planning and Markets deployment across all markets. This role ensures efficient Brands guidelines evolution and go to Market project execution. He/she leads a team of projects Manager & Designers designated to Markets.

Key Responsibilities:

Asset Management & Planning

• Ensure constant evaluation of Brands guidelines & ensure design/concept evolution
• Work hand’n’hand with commercials, finance and management to build Store Planning strategy
• Develop and manage an annual asset deployment roadmap in coordination with regional teams
• Ensure asset standards, specifications, and quality guidelines are upheld across all markets

Execution Oversight

• Oversee regional Retail Project Managers responsible for MEA, Asia, US, and EU retail projects
• Drive execution of new openings and refurbishments in coordination with VM and Architecture teams
• Establish project management standards and timelines to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery

Process & Tools

• Implement tools to track asset condition, deployment status, and logistics
• Develop SOPs for asset handling, installation, and maintenance
• Ensure sustainability best practices in asset reuse and recycling

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as a central point between Retail Design, VM, Architecture, and local markets
• Manage third-party partners, vendors, and installation agencies globally
• Provide regular reporting to leadership on project pipeline, costs, and performance KPIs

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead and mentor a multicultural, geographically dispersed team
• Set clear objectives, track performance, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Ensure strong collaboration and information flow within the team and across departments

Role - Specific Skills:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills; ability to manage a global team
• Proficient in project management tools

Desired Background and Experience:

• Minimum 10 years in Retail Project Management, Architecture, or Visual Merchandising with strong execution background
• Experience in Architecture HQ team is a must
• Proven experience in managing retail assets across international markets