Business Director - Victorias Secret Job ID: 289 Neil Oviatt
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M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 55 of the world's most recognized retail brands, including Starbucks, Dean & Deluca, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, The Body Shop, American Eagle, Pottery Barn, P.F. Chang's, Office Depot, Boots etc. With more than 20,000 employees from over 60 nationalities Alshaya operates more than 2,000 stores across several divisions: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food Services, Optics, Pharmaceuticals, Office Supplies, Home Furnishings etc. in 15 markets across the Middle East, Turkey, Russia, North Africa and Central Eastern Europe. To realize its highly ambitious and aggressive expansion plan, the company is currently looking for a proactive, commercially focused and profit driven Business Director - Victoria's Secret, Middle East. Based in Dubai, the candidate will have the exciting opportunity to contribute to develop Victoria's Secret, a high-quality, on-trend leading intimate apparel and beauty iconic brand throughout the region. The Role Strategic brand development & business planning P&L delivery - full accountability Very strong operations focus Maintaining & developing relationships with host brand Team development and leadership Property strategy development Strong management / supervision of visual merchandising and store operations Requirements At least 20 years of experience gained in wholesale and retail businesses, including a minimum of 10 years in senior management positions Proven track record of experience in apparel and health & beauty Strong practice of multichannel experience is a must (wholly owned & operated stores + distributors + e-Commerce etc.) Expert delivering consistent customer service Strong negotiation and communication skills Strong "hands-on" background in operations Directorship and business development experience of large retail store chains Working at a senior level in a renowned company, top global retail group or major multi franchise operation Preferably with some international experience Others/Soft Skills Charismatic Commercially astute and profit driven An influential, proactive and strong leader A proven track record of delivering success through teamwork An excellent negotiator Comfortable managing complexity The Package: Competitive tax free package (Middle East), including bonus and executive benefits Strong potential for personal growth and multi-regional career progression |
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