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Within Wholesale Travel Retail, we ensure our brand is top-of-mind at partner locations. From famous department stores to travel locations, it's partnering up in retail!Share your talentsIt’s an exciting time to join the business-to-business department Wholesale and Travel Retail! With our rapid growth plan of expanding our global footprint from 5000 to 7000 doors, you as Travel Assortment Strategy Manager will play a crucial role in shaping global programs for our dedicated Travel Retail line of business for the markets Europe, Middle East, and Americas. Your work will impact sales results and help our brand flourish internationally. You will work in a dynamic environment with Travel Retail Commercial teams, varying cross-functional teams such as store design, innovation, supply planning, and trade marketing to drive innovative, strategic, and profitable partner programs.Meet the teamYou will guide and lead the Program Management Travel Retail team that consists of 2 people, which includes one coordinator and one specialist. This hub is part of a bigger backbone team that contains multiple hubs like Program Management Wholesale, Program Management New markets, Operations, and Training team. Also, the Program Management team works closely together with Trade Marketing to ensure 360 programs fit seamlessly. Looking at the bigger scope: the department contains 60 people that are part of the business-to-business team and culture.Your responsibilitiesCurate Profitable and Strategic Global Partner Programs: Analyze product categories and market trends to define a Travel Retail assortment that drives profitability for our partners in the Duty-free multi-brand environment.Assortment Launches: Support the successful launch readiness of assortments four times a year.Guide and oversee long-term forecast product planning translated from the different programs.Optimize Store Concepts: Increase profitability and improve category building on furniture and guarantee qualitative presentation in a desirable way.Oversee day-to-day operations for differentiated regions, channels, and partners.Project Deadlines: Be the guardian of all project deadlines with key stakeholder management.Lead Innovation initiatives: Contribute to Travel Retail exclusive set innovations and needs.Provide Operational Excellence team input on continuous improvement and development of new processes and structures.Manage and mentor a team, providing leadership, performance feedback, and development opportunities.Bring all of youWe are seeking a professional with at least 5 years of experience in FMCG or Retail, specifically in administrative support. A background in Program-/Category Management and the Travel Business is a plus. You should hold at least a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification in a relevant field.You’ll thrive in this role if you:Bring strong analytical and commercially driven skills.Are comfortable speaking up and challenging the status quo.Are not afraid to propose new solutions and better ways of working.Have the ability to prioritize, communicate, and execute tasks effectively, even when dealing with shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.Demonstrate a willingness to learn and a commitment to continuous improvement.Work well both independently and collaboratively, always maintaining a positive “can-do” attitude.Excel as a problem solver with strong customer service and communication skills.Are social, approachable, and naturally connect with others.Take a service-oriented, structured, and proactive approach to your work.Location and Working ConditionsWhile flexible working is available, this role requires a strong on-site presence to engage with stakeholders and build connections effectively.Grow with us and please apply via the website! The next steps are:Our recruiter, Renée, will contact you within 10 working days.An introductory meeting with a team member and the hiring manager follows.A second interview where you will give a presentation.In the event of a positive outcome, you will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.Any questions? Our recruiter Renée is happy to speak to you via renee.havenaar@rituals.com. Please note that applications via e-mail are not taken into consideration.Benefits of working at RitualsTraining, coaching development opportunities.Staff discount on Rituals products.Attractive bonus.Company team events.Apply here.You are about to take an exciting step into your journey with us.E-mail*First name*Last name*Phone number*Link to LinkedInUpload your resume (DOCX or PDF)*Tell us a little about yourself, your skills, and your ambitions.Select all - by selecting all, you acknowledge the checkboxes below.By checking this box, you will declare that you read and understand the job applications privacy policy of Rituals. *By checking this box, you will declare that you read and understand the privacy policy of Rituals and agree to be part of communities for future career opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr