Head of LUXASIA Retail Corporation (LRC)

LUXASIA is the leading beauty omnichannel distribution platform of Asia Pacific that has successfully enabled brand growth for more than 100 luxury beauty brands. Our integrated brand-building capabilities include luxury retail, online commerce, consumer marketing, and supply chain management. Since 1986, the company has partnered the world’s finest brands, such as Aveda, Bvlgari, Calvin Klein, Diptyque, Hermes, La Prairie, Montblanc, and SK-II. We have also established Joint Ventures with the likes of LVMH Group, Elizabeth Arden, Puig, Yves Rocher, and By Terry. At the core of our business is a diverse and dynamic #OneTeam of 2000 talents that shape the face of luxury beauty, and delights consumers daily across our growing footprint of 15 markets. 

Why Join Us? 

At LUXASIA, we believe there is beauty within every talent – that is you. 

We grow you by building your competencies and unleashing your potential. We have curated a vast portfolio of over 100 luxury brands across Asia Pacific, and growing. Your work will enrich the lives of millions of consumers across the region. With us, you get to be an entrepreneur, running the business like it is your very own. We give you the autonomy but not without guidance and genuine care. We are a diverse and inclusive team that is courageously innovative. Together as #OneTeam, we celebrate differences, embrace change, explore new ideas, take risks, fail fast, and drive results. While challenges at work are inevitable, the journey promises to be fulfilling. 

With LUXASIA, an exciting career filled with robust professional growth awaits you. Isn’t that beautiful? 

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The Head of LUXASIA Retail Corporation is responsible for driving the strategic growth of LUXASIA’s retail business in the Philippines. This role focuses on securing prime retail spaces, negotiating lease agreements with malls and retailers, and optimizing business opportunities to maximize revenue and brand presence. The position requires a strong background in retail operations, strategic planning, and stakeholder negotiations to ensure the company’s sustained growth and market competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

Retail Expansion & Lease Negotiations:

• Identify, evaluate, and secure prime retail spaces in malls and high-traffic locations.
• Lead lease negotiations with landlords, mall operators, and retail partners to ensure competitive rental terms and optimal space allocations.
• Develop strong relationships with key mall operators and retail partners to secure favorable lease agreements.
• Monitor lease agreements, renewal deadlines, and contract terms to ensure seamless operations.

Strategic Business Growth & Optimization:

• Develop and implement retail expansion strategies aligned with LUXASIA’s business goals.
• Assess market trends, competitor activities, and consumer insights to identify new business opportunities.
• Optimize store layouts, locations, and business models to maximize sales and profitability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Retail Operations, and Finance) to ensure successful retail execution.

Financial & Performance Management:

• Analyze financial performance of retail locations, ensuring revenue targets and profit margins are met.
• Monitor operational costs and rental expenditures to drive cost efficiencies.
• Prepare business cases and feasibility studies for new store openings, relocations, or closures.

Stakeholder Management & Partnerships:

• Serve as the key liaison between LUXASIA and mall/retail partners.
• Collaborate with brand principals and internal teams to align retail strategies with brand objectives.
• Represent LUXASIA in industry events, networking activities, and trade discussions to strengthen partnerships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Real Estate, or a related field. MBA is a plus.

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in business development, retail operations, or commercial leasing, preferably in the luxury or beauty industry.
• Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record in securing retail spaces and lease agreements.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to identify growth opportunities and optimize retail performance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen to assess business viability and profitability.
• Experience working with mall operators and retail landlords in the Philippines is highly preferred.

Do you have what it takes to succeed in a fast-paced and intense environment? Do you thrive on challenges? Do you want to bring innovative ideas to life? Are you keen to abandon the status quo, try new things, embrace failures as lessons, recover fast, yet always pursue excellence?

If so, you are the one we are looking for. JOIN US and let’s grow together. 

Championing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

LUXASIA aspires to build a One Team of talents that reflects the diversity of the communities in our operating markets. LUXASIA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, nationality or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, marital status, or any other characteristics as provided by law. 

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We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you.

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Note To Staffing Agencies 

Please DO NOT contact LUXASIA’s employees or Talent & Excitement (T&E) team in an attempt to present candidates for our roles. LUXASIA has our own panel of appointed agencies that we work with. Any agency who is interested to work with us must obtain prior written approval from LUXASIA’s T&E team before you submit candidates’ resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. LUXASIA will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Thank you for your understanding.