SVP, Global Retail & Direct-to-Consumer Growth

Taylor and Francis; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global publishing company based in Abingdon seeks a Senior Vice President of Retail to develop and implement a comprehensive retail strategy. This executive role focuses on optimizing revenue through strategic partnerships and enhancing consumer engagement. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in retail strategy, strong leadership skills, and an innovative mindset to drive growth and improve customer experiences. Applicants should be ready to adapt in a dynamic environment while ensuring operational excellence.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Professional development opportunities

Supportive, inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Strategic vision in academic publishing is advantageous.
• Experience in developing retail strategies and growth.
• Comprehensive understanding of digital technologies.
• Proven strategic planning and execution skills.
• Strong communication across all levels.
• Ability to adapt and prioritize under pressure.
• Capacity to influence change effectively.
• Innovative problem-solving skills.
• Analytical thinking with financial data.
• Ability to work decisively and quickly.
• Capability to drive performance and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive retail strategy.
• Drive regional retail expansion with market analysis.
• Enhance stakeholder relationships with suppliers.
• Optimize the end-to-end customer journey.
• Establish standardized processes for customer experience.
• Build and lead high-performing retail teams.
• Oversee P&L responsibility for retail.
• Design customer experience strategies to drive loyalty.
• Continuously improve retail offerings based on feedback.

Skills

Strategic view of consumers

Proven track record in retail strategies

Understanding of e-commerce platforms

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility and agility

Influencing skills

Innovative mindset

Strong business acumen

Decisive and able to work at pace

Operational excellence

Leadership capability

Job description

A global publishing company based in Abingdon seeks a Senior Vice President of Retail to develop and implement a comprehensive retail strategy. This executive role focuses on optimizing revenue through strategic partnerships and enhancing consumer engagement. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in retail strategy, strong leadership skills, and an innovative mindset to drive growth and improve customer experiences. Applicants should be ready to adapt in a dynamic environment while ensuring operational excellence.