Retail Specialist

Retail Specialist Travel Retail RESPONSIBILITIES As our Retail Specialist Travel Retail you are responsible for Retail Sales development including promotional and merchandising activities related to a Duty-Free distribution channel and organization The job holder plans activities and promotions together with the Retail Manager Area Sales Manager set the targets implement the activities control results and budgets and issue monthly retail sales reporting The Retail Specialist is responsible for maximizing in-store brand exposure and positioning and for providing feedback on competitors and retailers sales and activities YOUR MAIN FOCUS RETAIL SALES EXCELLENCE Regular updating of monthly sales report via HUB internal trackers - Excel versions sell out reports Collaborate closely with retailer to ensure timely on-counter date for newness Monitor closely on the retail performance of newness and our core lines Provide feedback to marketing team Plan and implement suitable incentives to drive sell-out in line with competition standards Identification of any likely risk opportunities from itemized sales report and make necessary recommendations to Retail Manager Set ambition goals including Retail Sales Targets and implement all action plans in co-ordination with the Retail Manager Area sales Manager To drive improvement in store ranking market share of Coty brands KPI Identify potential space improvement on the shop floor or any opportunities to improve our retail sales performance Provide an in-depth monthly analysis of the market to Retail Manager Area sales Manager other Departments within Travel Retail MERCHANDIZING EXCELLENCE Ensure timely updates merchandizing grids visuals for all newness in accordance with our corporate guidelines in collaboration with the airport coordinator Perfect retail merchandizing excellence and visual merchandizing to observed at all times sufficient testers testers stand lighting clean counters etc To prepare planogram proposal to floor team for execution Preparation and shipment of counter-tools ie gifting elements posm etc in customers orders To work closely with Demand Planner on fulfilment rate of non-sellables To conduct regular TRIP CHECKS for key market To nurture strong business partnerships with shop floor team Partner closely with marketing and merchandizing team to put forward recommendations To readily share competitor s insight propose appropriate actions to maximize sales and brand visibility PROMOTION EXECUTION Execution of all planned promotions recruit promoters GWP s set targets in agreement with Retail Manager Area sales Manager set-up Preparation of COMA deck for MPM team for promotion execution Co-ordinate analyse and exploit all data on the activity level of the points of sale on the feed-back of merchandising and promotional activities of Coty brands and competitors Regular update of TRIP platform and CCR Provide weekly and monthly updates and follow-up on key information promotion results budgets and costs to the Retail Manager Area Sales Manager Keeps abreast of and provides info on competitor activities making recommendations to boost sales ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Support Retail Manager in preparation of MBU Business Review Provide feedback to help Retail Manager Area Sales Manager compile PR PO creation INVENTORY CONTROL FULFILMENT Monitor closely on sellables and including short shipment to flag the potential risks to BA team Maintain adequate inventory levels in retailer s doors warehouse inventory sellable stock testers promotional items advertising materials etc To keep track of retailers placement of newness orders and short shipment BA MANAGEMENT Lead and motivate the BA Team and develop their product knowledge and selling techniques Ensure every BA is an Ambassador of the Brand they represent by coaching and providing feedback to them on service behaviors that drive Retail Excellence Monitor BA monthly sales performance and examine ways to improve their productivity To monitor and update BA database To create CCR for their monthly salary BA grooming uniform management together with regional training Manager PRODUCT TRAINING Plan and execute training calendar to our retailers in collaboration with the education team regional training Manager E COM TRADE MARKETING To improve Coty E Com presence in retailers platforms regular updates of newness and banner updates Develop and execute effective livestream by working with cross-functional teams KOBA marketing commercial retail education team Stay abreast of the competitive landscape and propose new initiatives to Retail Manager Area sales Manager Working for Coty means Our people make us who we are They are the brightest minds bringing innovative concepts to life If you re someone unwilling to settle likes to envision larger possibilities accelerate learning and push boundaries - we d love to hear from you Working at Coty means being part of an inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equity valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds Your ideas will count fostering a career where you can achieve more than you ever imagined The team consists of Commercial professionals and you will work closely together with several departments such as Education and Marketing teams All your colleagues are collaborative and you will receive tremendous support for you to excel in this role YOU ARE A COTY FIT You like to make a difference As an experienced Retail Specialist you will share your valuable experience with the team and you get energy from working in a fast-paced diverse and international environment Other than that you should also have the following requirements At least 3-5 years working experience in Retail Beauty experience is preferred Industry knowledge Travel Retail experience a plus but not essential Competent in excel PowerPoint Good negotiation skills OUR BENEFITS As our Retail Specialist Travel Retail some of the benefits you will receive are Omni-Working Hybrid flexible working model enabling employees to balance remote and office-based work Product Allowance Employees can order from a selection of Coty Products each year Free goods Employees would be able to enjoy occasional free products due to Company s initiative Gender-Neutral Paid Parental Leave All Employees regardless of gender will have access to the same number of fully paid weeks of offered parental leave ABOUT COTY Coty is one of the world s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance color cosmetics skincare and body care At Coty we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness Therefore we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer We do not discriminate against any candidate or employee and strive to be an open inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self Join us in making over the world of beauty For additional information about Coty Inc please visit www coty com your-career