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Job Title: Private Client Director
Location: London, UK
About the Role:
My client is a leading innovator in the retail space, dedicated to transforming the way brands engage with customers through short-term retail opportunities. They operate a cutting-edge platform that connects brands with prime retail locations across London, helping them bring their ideas to life in dynamic and high-traffic environments. Known for their forward-thinking approach, my client works with a diverse array of top-tier brands and is committed to delivering exceptional service and opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Drive the strategy for managing both supply and demand aspects of the role, ensuring alignment with growth targets and team objectives.
- Client Relationship Management: Build and nurture relationships with key landlord accounts, sourcing new spaces and managing existing ones to meet demand and maintain a high-quality portfolio.
- Brand Engagement: Develop and manage a comprehensive list of brands seeking long-term spaces. Provide expert guidance and world-class service throughout the booking process.
- Market Research: Source and identify new brands, educate existing network brands about space opportunities, and stay updated on market trends and competition.
- Collaboration with Agents: Work closely with agents to locate and secure the best spaces for your portfolio of brands, ensuring they meet client needs and expectations.
- Creative Contribution: Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within a start-up environment, embracing challenges and driving growth.
Requirements:
- Retail Leasing Knowledge: Pre-existing knowledge of retail leasing is highly advantageous, with existing relationships with key landlord accounts being a significant plus.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Resourceful and self-starting, with the ability to take ownership of commercial targets and devise strategies to achieve them.
- Sales Experience: Proven experience in sales, with a drive for success and persistence in closing deals.
- Retail and Location Expertise: Strong interest in UK retail locations and the ability to confidently share insights with clients and prospects.
- Brand and Agency Experience: Previous experience working with major brands, media, or brand agencies is a strong advantage. Experience with international brands and pop-up retail is beneficial.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a friendly and persuasive phone manner. Accurate mathematical skills are essential for precise quoting.
What’s in it for You:
- Impactful Role: Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of retail by connecting brands with exceptional retail spaces.
- Dynamic Environment: Work in a fast-paced, start-up environment where innovation and creativity are at the core of everything we do.
- Growth Opportunities: Be part of a team that values continuous improvement and offers opportunities for professional development.
If you are a driven and resourceful individual with a passion for retail and a track record in sales and client management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading retail platform. Apply now to be part of an innovative team that’s redefining retail experiences.
