Assistant Manager, Travel Retail/Wholesale - APAC

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and nurture strong partnerships with key stakeholders to drive business growth across Asia.
• Assess stock levels and support Director/Manager with Open-to-Buy discussions with partners to identify sales opportunities and risks.
• Support seasonal buy 4 times a year, includes order management, price management
• Provide admin and operational support, including after sales support, training, packaging order, visual merchandising, logistics and legal compliance, marketing event execution
• Conduct regular market visits to stay updated on trends and ensure brand standards are met.

Merchandising Planning/Assortment

• Work with Global/Regional Merchandising to ensure appropriate assortments are communicated and locations are adequately serviced.
• Regularly assess stock levels and propose OTB adjustments to travel retail partners.
• Prepare account-specific analysis and supporting documentation as needed.
• Manage communication and timelines between the Global/Regional office and across travel retail partners.
• Establish suggested retail pricing targets and determine distribution channels based on market conditions.

Reports and Analyses

• Collaborate with Global/Regional cross functional teams on product analysis and buying plans.
• Review weekly results by classification to identify business trends.
• Facilitate seasonal pricing strategies to align with global benchmarks.
• Analyze market data and competitor activities to compare product performance and make recommendations to enhance customer satisfaction and sales.
• Conduct other ad-hoc analyses and support on presentation materials as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in account management and operational skills within consumer products.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the luxury, fashion, or travel retail sectors
• Background in Merchandising/Planning/Business development is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in data analysis, reporting and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proactive, self-motivated, team-oriented, and adept at problem-solving.
• Proficient in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin).
• Occasional travel is required.