The Company
With consumer demand for international fashion and footwear brands growing dynamically in Central Europe, exciting opportunities exist for senior retail experts with one of the region's leading retailers 'M.H Alshaya'
We are seeking leaders in fashion retailing to be part of our success story and support our rapid growth strategy which will see us further expand iconic brands such as American Eagle and Mothercare, Topshop, Dorothy Perkins and Early Learning Centre. Our proactive, commercially focused and profit driven leaders have an exciting opportunity to develop these high quality, on trend brands across the region.
Successful candidates will join a company that already operates over 55 of the world's most recognized retail brands including Starbucks, Dean & Deluca, H&M, The Body Shop, Pottery Barn, P.F. Chang's, Office Depot, Boots, Bath & Body Works and Victoria's Secret. Today Alshaya operates more than 2,000 stores across seven divisions: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food Services, Optics, Pharmaceuticals, Office Supplies and Home Furnishings. With more than 20,000 employees from over 80 nationalities we are present in 17 markets across the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, Cyprus, Russia, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and the UK and we employ more than 22,000 people from over 80 nationalities.
To realize our highly ambitious and aggressive expansion plan, we are looking for proactive, commercially focused and profit driven retailers to lead our Fashion brands. Based at Alshaya CEE's Head Offices in Warsaw, the candidates will have the exciting opportunity to be part of our growth strategy across the region.
The Role
Strategic brand development and business planning
Full P&L accountability and delivery
A strong focus on operations, product and the customer
Managing relationships with host brand
Team development and leadership
The requirements:
15+ years gained in Fashion or Footwear including a minimum of 5 years in senior management positions
A background in fashion buying & merchandising is essential
Used to managing aggressive expansion of a retail chain
Ability to work in a complex matrix structure
Working at a senior level in a respected retail group or major multi franchise operation
Preferably with some Central Europe regional experience
The person:
Dynamic and energetic in nature
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
Influencing rather than directive in style
Self-aware, flexible and collaborative
Culturally sensitive
The package:
Competitive package, including bonus and executive benefits
Strong potential for personal growth and multi-regional career progression
With consumer demand for international fashion and footwear brands growing dynamically in Central Europe, exciting opportunities exist for senior retail experts with one of the region's leading retailers 'M.H Alshaya'
We are seeking leaders in fashion retailing to be part of our success story and support our rapid growth strategy which will see us further expand iconic brands such as American Eagle and Mothercare, Topshop, Dorothy Perkins and Early Learning Centre. Our proactive, commercially focused and profit driven leaders have an exciting opportunity to develop these high quality, on trend brands across the region.
Successful candidates will join a company that already operates over 55 of the world's most recognized retail brands including Starbucks, Dean & Deluca, H&M, The Body Shop, Pottery Barn, P.F. Chang's, Office Depot, Boots, Bath & Body Works and Victoria's Secret. Today Alshaya operates more than 2,000 stores across seven divisions: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food Services, Optics, Pharmaceuticals, Office Supplies and Home Furnishings. With more than 20,000 employees from over 80 nationalities we are present in 17 markets across the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, Cyprus, Russia, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and the UK and we employ more than 22,000 people from over 80 nationalities.
To realize our highly ambitious and aggressive expansion plan, we are looking for proactive, commercially focused and profit driven retailers to lead our Fashion brands. Based at Alshaya CEE's Head Offices in Warsaw, the candidates will have the exciting opportunity to be part of our growth strategy across the region.
The Role
Strategic brand development and business planning
Full P&L accountability and delivery
A strong focus on operations, product and the customer
Managing relationships with host brand
Team development and leadership
The requirements:
15+ years gained in Fashion or Footwear including a minimum of 5 years in senior management positions
A background in fashion buying & merchandising is essential
Used to managing aggressive expansion of a retail chain
Ability to work in a complex matrix structure
Working at a senior level in a respected retail group or major multi franchise operation
Preferably with some Central Europe regional experience
The person:
Dynamic and energetic in nature
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
Influencing rather than directive in style
Self-aware, flexible and collaborative
Culturally sensitive
The package:
Competitive package, including bonus and executive benefits
Strong potential for personal growth and multi-regional career progression
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