Concessions and Travel Retail Manager

HUGO BOSS AG; City Of London, London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Concessions & Travel Retail Manager, where you will oversee the management of concessions and build strong relationships with retail teams. This dynamic role involves strategic planning, visual merchandising, and sales performance analysis to ensure brand consistency and drive growth. You will collaborate closely with marketing and merchandising teams to execute promotional campaigns effectively. If you have a passion for fashion and a keen eye for detail, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a global brand that values individuality and authenticity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Clothing and Discount Allowance

Blended and flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a retail concessions environment.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance sales across the region.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with department store management teams.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience in Retail Concessions

Job description

Our vision is to establish HUGO BOSS as the leading premium tech-driven fashion platform worldwide and to be one of the top 100 global brands. At HUGO BOSS, we work as a team to apply our knowledge, skills and experience together and create a diversity of ideas and solutions. What unites us? We love fashion, we change fashion!

At HUGO BOSS, you have the opportunity to contribute your personality, ideas and creativity — because only when we break new ground together can we create something unique. Become part of our team of more than 19.000 employees worldwide and shape your future at HUGO BOSS!

HUGO BOSS is a platform of two brands with two lifestyle stories, BOSS and HUGO.

BOSS: BOSS is for those who lead a self-determined life with style, passion, and purpose. The collections offer dynamic, modern designs to form a complete wardrobe for the inspirational BOSS of today.

HUGO: The HUGO collection is created for the rule-breakers who go their own way, offering denim to activewear with individuality and attitude.

HUGO is a broad range of commercial and contemporary pieces, reflecting the authentic and unconventional HUGO style. BOSS is quality casual, chic and restrained elegance paired with a pinch of luxury.

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Concessions & Travel Retail Manager to oversee the management of all HUGO BOSS concessions. The role will focus primarily on maintaining and developing strong relationships with store management teams to ensure our brand receives optimal focus and exposure.

This role is essential for ensuring that our brand is consistently represented across all locations, adhering to merchandising guidelines, and meeting sales targets.

What you can expect:

• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance sales across the region
• Build and maintain strong relationships with department store management teams to ensure our brand is prioritised in terms of visibility and merchandising
• Perform routine inventory checks, oversee restocking processes, and manage product recalls
• Consistently uphold high standards of visual merchandising across all concession areas
• Monitor and ensure that brand guidelines are implemented consistently across all concession points
• Collaborate with store managers to optimise product placement, promotional activity, and stock levels to drive sales
• Conduct regular store visits to ensure concessions are well-maintained and visually appealing, in line with brand standards
• Provide feedback to department store teams on product performance and recommend improvements to drive footfall and sales
• Analyse sales performance across different locations, identifying trends and opportunities for growth
• Work closely with the marketing and merchandising teams to ensure that promotional campaigns are effectively executed at the concession level
• Develop and deliver training and support materials for store staff to ensure they understand our brand, products, and sales techniques

Your profile:

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a retail concessions environment
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate with senior retail managers
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for ensuring brand consistency across multiple retail locations
• Ability to analyse sales data and use it to inform decision-making
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Flexibility to travel to different concession locations as needed

Your benefits:

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits
• Clothing and Discount Allowance
• Blended and flexible working environment

We are a global company with our employees representative of the world at large. Our inclusive culture embraces each person’s authenticity and individuality. We are committed to equal employment opportunity. And we believe our equitable work environment helps unleash your full potential and inspires you to thrive.

Do you feel it’s time for a new challenge at HUGO BOSS? If so, we look forward to telling you all about this job opportunity in a personal conversation.