Description
Pret is seeking a Director – Travel Retail International to lead its growth strategy across international travel retail channels. The successful candidate will build and manage relationships with leading travel retail operators, master concessionaires, airport authorities, transportation companies, and franchise partners across Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific, and other international markets.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and delivering Pret's international travel retail growth strategy
- Identifying and securing new development opportunities within airports, rail networks, and other transport environments
- Building and maintaining a long-term pipeline of development opportunities across priority international markets
- Establishing strong relationships with airport operators, travel hub landlords, concessionaires, franchise partners, and transportation authorities
- Leading negotiations for franchise agreements, development agreements, concessions, licences, and commercial partnerships
- Evaluating new markets and travel hub opportunities through strategic, financial, and operational assessment
- Collaborating closely with International Operations, Property & Development, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, People Team, and Brand & Marketing teams
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in international business development, franchise development, travel retail, airport concessions, retail property, hospitality development, or foodservice expansion. They will also possess strong financial and commercial modelling capability, excellent business development and stakeholder management skills, and exceptional negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
Pret offers a range of benefits, including a Gold Card, 33-38 days of annual leave, free private medical aid cover, 4-5% pension contribution, life assurance, loyalty awards, and more.