Area Manager South-East Asia, Travel Retail Asia Pacific

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A global leading skincare and make-up company, Clarins group is the embodiment of a committed family history, with a fierce passion for innovation and spirit of independence.

Its raison d’être is "making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet".

Operating in more than countries, we are now the number one skincare company in Europe and are accelerating our development on all other continents, particularly in Asia and the Americas.

Because our 8, talents are unique, we are committed to promoting diversity in all its forms.

Do you want to help write the next chapter of our story? We are looking for a Area Manager South-East Asia, Travel Retail Asia Pacific , based in Singapore.

THE ROLE :

Responsible for building and execution of all strategies for Southeast Asia region

• Guarantor of adherence to Clarins brand values and image are well respected at all levels; Key player while supported by the field team to timely execute all set strategies for the region
• Together with TRCD, responsible for building and maintaining strategic partnership with retail partners to achieve long term performance success
• Ensure the most disruptive and creative ways of trade animations, both digitally and in physical stores, that drives Brand awareness, build strong customer base
• Timely communicating market needs in the region of Southeast Asia, in a effective manner to facilitated accuracy in forecast needs, thus helping to ensure a steady supply of stocks to sustain and fuel the growth ambition set for the region

Management of P&L set for the region

• Working closely with TRCD to construct yearly top line budget as well as all necessary productive expenses needs to fuel the ambitions
• On-going communication flow (budget tracking) to ensure any expense are spent in a transparent, collaborative, and productive manner
• Ensuring a proactive communication with TRCD to maintain an on-going capacity to define risk and opportunity exposure

Responsible for building an agile organisation, allowing evolution with time and needs

• Responsible for a team in the region covering all commercial, marketing, VM, regulatory affairs responsibilities, driving them to achieve best in class executions of strategies in their respective region
• Expected to groom team members beyond their scope of responsibilities, motivating and stimulating them to elevate their understanding and curiosity while gauging their development potential
• Responsible for motivation and development of retailers’ branded field team

Responsible for constructions of Training strategies

Works in close collaboration with his / her geographic training team to ensuring proper training content is delivered to the right population and on a regular schedule

Other responsibilities may be added to the above, which are consistent with the title Area Manager South-East Asia, Travel Retail Asia Pacific.

YOU HAVE :

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Travel Retail business, ideally in the Asia Pacific Region
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Office software knowledge
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders from South-East Area Region with various expertise background and cultures
• Independent minded with a sound understanding of regional role with multi-cultural scope
• Capacity to multi-task while also diving into very detailed level, with strong analytical skills
• Well rounded, engaged, and entrepreneurial mindset to address multi-faceted aspects of the business (sales, marketing, finance, merchandising, training, customer relation, large team’s animation).
• A team player with excellent communication skills yet a caring leader inspiring across departments and exposing his / her team members to elevate and promote collective successes
• Able to travel extensively for work

WE HAVE :

Close to 70 years of expertise in beauty and spa, with the Clarins and myBlend brands

Unique products and innovative services

A commitment to Social & Environmental Responsibility embedded in our raison d'être

A caring and inclusive corporate culture

Development and training opportunities

Attractive compensation and benefits

A flexible work environment, with up to 2 days of remote working per week