Store Manager

Position: Acqua Di Parma - Store Manager

Location: Bicester Village

PURPOSE OF THE R

• OLETo oversee growth across all accounts, taking a collaborative approach to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes for the retailer and Acqua di Parma and to ensure that excellent customer service is delive
• redDay-to-day responsibilities will be split between the key account manager and their direct report, the key account executi
• ve.Develop retail sales by negotiating and implementing ambitious trade marketing p
• lanSupport the Sales team with operational business and ad-hoc proje
• ctsMonitor and mentor the KAE to ensure objectives are
• metDeliver analyses and reports as reques

tedMAIN RESPONSIBILIT

• IESDevelop and implement an annual business plan for each account: outlining vision and strategy, activity and investment plan, and detailed retail projections in line with identified targe
• ts.Conduct complex data analysis using large volumes of data to spot trends, forecast key account performance and recognize key growth drivers to deliver business gro
• wthForecast and monitor gross and net sales, returns, discount provision and investment required from other departments (e.g. Marketing and Merchandisin
• g).Manage and enhance the P&L of each retai
• lerStrengthen relationship with key contacts within the retailer; arrange and coordinate regular business reviews and strategy meetin
• gs.Propose and implement improved assortments for each key account to ensure optimal representation of the brand in key grou
• ps.Manage and plan stock holding to optimise retail performance in-line with foreca
• st.Build a strong relationship with key accoun
• ts.Ensure excellent service level and act as a key point of contact for the accounts you manage / overs
• ee.Work alongside the Sales/Marketing team to develop strong and creative business plans and negotiate with key accounts to identify sales opportunit
• iesEngage with the wider team to deliver strong product launches and key trade animati
• onsBuild strong relationships with business partners as well as internal stakeholders, especially the field-based area managers and/or business development managers, head office based sales, marketing and visual merchandising tea
• ms.Provide account administration and co-ordinat

ion

Key Competencies/Technical S

• killsStrong analytical skills and commercial a
• cumenConfident presentation s
• killsHighly organised team p
• layerAbility to work to tight dead
• linesProactive and fle
• xibleStrong IT capabilities including: MS Office, Advanced Excel and Power
• PointNegotiation s

killsPr

• ofilePrevious experience in key account manag
• ement2 years’ experience in luxury / consumer goods retail sector would be an adva
• ntageDegree edu
• catedGood understanding of retail principles and prac