Senior Vice President

Roles and responsibilities

The perfect candidate will be responsible for building strong relationships across global and regional luxury partners. In this role, you will drive all commercial aspects, strategy alignment, and growth. You will develop and increase international market share, competitive positioning, brand awareness, and profitability.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Drive forward a best-in-class category team and marketing strategy that aligns with brand objectives and KPIs, which align closely with the global brand vision.
• Contribute as an active member of the international leadership team to overall business planning and decision-making.
• Nurture relationships with all luxury partners and ultimately achieve global brand imaging alignment.
• Maintain profound customer intimacy and ongoing competitive intelligence to identify new opportunities to maximize business categories and reduce costs.
• Identify and create the desired organizational structure. Recruit, manage, coach, and develop a strong marketing team to ensure high productivity and achieve all functional goals. Ensure consistent development of people managers.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans for the department or organization, aligning with overall business objectives.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor department heads and teams, promoting professional development and a results-oriented culture.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress toward goals and objectives.
• Budget Oversight: Manage departmental budgets, ensuring effective allocation of resources and adherence to financial goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and board members.
• Policy Development: Develop and implement policies and procedures that enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats, adapting strategies accordingly.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports to the executive team on departmental performance and strategic initiatives.
• Change Leadership: Lead change initiatives and drive organizational improvements, ensuring effective communication and buy-in from teams.
• Crisis Management: Address and manage crises or challenges that arise, ensuring minimal impact on the organization.

Desired candidate profile

• Leadership: Strong leadership skills to inspire and manage teams, fostering a positive work environment and driving performance.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Financial Acumen: Understanding of financial principles, budgeting, and resource allocation to make informed decisions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with stakeholders, including executives, employees, and clients.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the industry in which the organization operates, including market trends, competition, and best practices.
• Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally with other departments to achieve organizational objectives.
• Change Management: Skills in managing change and guiding teams through transitions and organizational growth.
• Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills for working with partners, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Decision-Making: Ability to make informed decisions quickly and effectively, considering both short-term and long-term impacts.