The client is seeking a Marketing & Purchasing Director to set strategy and develop and implement a business plan for buying, retail, and creative functions. This role will help build a modern omni-channel retailer with cross-channel leadership and a focus on aligning business direction across teams.
Responsibilities include delivering marketing services across all channels and leading product and portfolio selection and development. The role will oversee retail operations for seven stores and manage teams responsible for product merchandising (buying), creative services, and retail execution. During a modernization period, the role holder will develop and implement a new retail model across the stores, with an emphasis on improving customer service and driving profitability with a clear return on investment to support future store expansion.
The ideal candidate is an experienced marketing director with retailer-side background and prior experience leading a creative team as well as managing buying or purchasing activities. The role typically requires strong leadership, communication, and change-management capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to set a clear vision for teams. Proficiency with MS Office is expected, particularly Excel, along with prior marketing management experience in an omni-channel environment; prior experience at relevant consumer and tobacco/luxury-goods organizations may be beneficial.