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BelExpo is looking for a RETAIL & COMMERCIAL MANAGER

Who do we need?

A new colleague who is looking for a great adventure in an extraordinary environment and who will become the retail and commercial manager of the Belgian pavilion at the next World Expo, Expo 2025 Osaka. Someone who likes to be involved in a big international project and to get to know all the details from A to Z, who establishes and maintains contacts smoothly and who can structure and follow up well.

Join our pavilion team:

We would like to strengthen our team in Osaka with a member of staff who is in charge of the operations of the commercial activities of the pavilion, most importantly the operations of the chocolate and gift shop.

Discover all facets of the job below and apply no later than 1 December 2024 at midnight.

The job is very varied. At the Expo, no single day resembles the previous or the next. Therefore, we are looking for a flexible and agile minded person, with a proactive and problem-solving attitude.

JOB CONTENT

Some of your tasks will include (non-exhaustive list):

  • Assist with the overall financial and supply management of the shops
  • Prepare and follow-up on profit & loss overview in cooperation with your manager
  • Closely monitor the warehouse inventory and follow up on all necessary orders and deliveries
  • Point of contact for shop suppliers before and during Expo operational period
  • Point of contact for deliveries (in cooperation with the in-house logistical staff of the pavilion) for the shops
  • Planning and support of the sales team, including the day-to-day management of the sales team
  • Evaluate sales and client behaviour upon which marketing and communication actions should be based
  • Report on the sales, as well as a full and final report after the end of the Expo
  • Assist with the return shipment of unsold items
  • Assist the manager in the general financial management of the pavilion

Read everything in the  full job description.

Apply

You can apply until 01 December 2024 at 23:59 Brussels time.

Apply by submitting a complete dossier (CV + cover letter) via e-mail at hr@belexpo.be. PLEASE USE THE APPROPRIATE JOB TITLE IN YOUR E-MAIL HEADER.

Your file consists at least of a well-detailed curriculum vitae and a cover letter addressed to the Director of the Belgian pavilion.

 

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