Head Of Brands

PLAY A KEY ROLE WITHIN OUR COMMERCIAL TEAM!

At LagardèreAWPL, we’re not just the largest Travel Retail operator in the Pacific – we’re the most passionate! With 150+ stores across Australia, & New Zealand, we bring big brands to life in airports and travel hubs. Our dynamic team of 1,500+ professionals work across 40 unique retail concepts – and now, we want YOU to join our team!

THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Head of Buying, the Head of Brands sets category direction across the portfolio, owns the most strategic supplier relationships and joint business plans, and builds a high-performing team.

The role operates at a portfolio and team level: setting strategy, allocating resource, coaching the team and holding the line on commercial performance, alongside some category manager responsibilities.

What You’ll Do:

• Portfolio Strategy & Commercial Leadership: Define and execute a customer-led, Brands buying strategy that delivers sales, margin, and profit targets while creating a compelling range architecture across all store formats and locations.
• Team Leadership & Capability: Inspire, coach, and develop a team of Brands & Health and Beauty Category Managers and Assistant Category Managers, fostering a high-performance culture, building capability, and creating strong succession pipelines.
• Strategic Supplier Management and Negotiation: Lead strategic supplier relationships and senior negotiations, securing best-in-class commercial terms, funding opportunities, and innovative joint business plans that drive growth.
• Pricing, Margin & P&L Ownership: Own portfolio profitability through effective pricing strategies, margin management, performance analysis, and decisive action to maximise commercial outcomes and exceed financial targets.
• Range Planning, Promotions & Market Execution: Oversee range reviews, planograms and NPD across the portfolio, new product development, availability, promotional planning, and go-to-market execution while providing clear performance insights and representing the portfolio at senior leadership level.

What We’re Looking For:

• 7-10 years' buying or category management experience in Brands, preferably in Health and Beauty.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team of buyers / category managers.
• Proven accountability for a multi-category portfolio P&L - sales, margin and profitability - ideally in retail or travel retail.
• Strong track record of senior supplier negotiation and joint business planning.
• Experience setting category strategy and range architecture across multiple categories.

PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Flexible Working – Flexible start and finish times, with the opportunity to work from home, one day per week
• ️ Staff Discounts – Get exclusive discounts on products in our stores + extra savings on water & hot beverages
• Career Development – We offer opportunities to upskill, take on new challenges and grow your career within our vibrant network
• Paid Parental Leave – We proudly support growing families with up to 18 weeks of employer-funded top-up paid parental leave scheme + additional personal leave entitlements
• Employee Referral Program – Refer your awesome network for a chance to receive a reward + go into the running to win an end-of-year bonus
• Wellbeing Leave – From day one our permanent employees receive a paid Wellbeing Leave day
• Employee Assistance Program - Everyone has FREE access to TELUS Health – a 24/7 service offering compassionate, confidential support whenever you need it

WE VALUE DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

At LagardèreAWPL, we value diversity, inclusivity, and a collaborative work environment, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside a talented team of people who share your passion for creativity and excellence.

Join us at LagardèreAWPL and be part of a global company that celebrates creativity, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable practices.

APPLY NOW and let’s make travel retail magic together!