COUNTRY MANAGER, GREECE (M/W)

Poste

POSITION

Do you wish to join the House of Dreams?

In this House, you will continue to perpetuate the dream of our creator: that of a more beautiful and happier world.

You will also consolidate our vision: to become the most desirable House in the world of beauty, an absolute reference of French luxury, a symbol of joy and hope.

This Vision Is Carried By Our Six Values That You Will Embody Daily As Designers Of Dreams - Values That Engage And Define Us

Create Passionately

Craft together with joy

Excel for ultimate luxury

Lead with audacity

Cultivate Triumphant inclusivity

Commit and act to re-enchant the world.

Design your dreams with Dior.

Your Impact

The Country Manager, Greece is responsible for driving sustainable growth and leadership in the Greek market.

This role is crucial for ensuring the successful execution of the Greek market strategy in alignment with the regional vision.

Reporting to the General Manager South & Eastern Europe, the holder of this position will lead a team of 120 people (90 in retail and 30 in support functions), including 5 CODIR direct reports (Marketing, Commercial, Retail, Finance & HR).

Missions

Job Responsibilities

• Commercial & Financial Leadership
• Manage the P&L and annual budget for the Greek market, implementing strategies to enhance profitability, optimize resource allocation, and achieve financial targets.
• Define and execute a comprehensive omnichannel distribution strategy to maximize market coverage and sales growth.
• Collaborate closely with the European Commercial team, spearheading commercial negotiations with key local retailers and business partners, optimizing trade terms and marketing support to drive revenue and ROI.
• Manage product availability through accurate forecasting and stock planning to fulfill local market needs.
• Analyze sales and financial results, identify KPIs, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure a strong understanding of target consumers, market dynamics, competitive landscape, strategic channels, and key customers.
• Brand & Marketing Strategy
• Lead the creation and execution of innovative 360° product launch and activation plans throughout the year, ensuring impactful execution and exceptional client experiences across all touchpoints (retail, digital, events…).
• Enhance brand awareness and visibility through media relations, digital marketing, and strategic influencer partnerships focusing on elevating brand desirability.
• Ensure consistent brand image, high-level visibility, and exemplary visual merchandising standards at all points of sale, overseeing the seamless execution of all permanent and temporary VM activations, in-store designs, and boutique concepts.
• Guarantee the effective implementation of retail education content and tools, provided by Central and Regional teams, including relevant and multi-channel training for all retail teams, to deliver a premium and uniform customer journey.
• Oversee CRM and clienteling initiatives to strengthen customer loyalty and retention.
• Team Leadership & People Development
• Lead the Greek organization, comprising a 120-person team (90 in retail and 30 in support functions), fostering an efficient, collaborative, and high-performing environment.
• Serve as a role model for people development, actively engaging in the growth and development of team members and ensuring succession planning.
• Empower team members through continuous feedback, coaching, and mentorship, aligning individual growth with organizational goals.
• Provide clear objectives, monitor results, and recognize performance, fostering a culture of accountability and customer-centricity.
• Stakeholder Management & Brand Ambassadorship
• Act as the Maison’s primary ambassador in the Greek market, cultivating strong relationships with key retailers, press, influencers, VIPs, and strategic partners.
• Maintain a solid, trustworthy collaboration with regional stakeholders, ensuring alignment with frameworks and guidelines.
• Implement concrete action plans to embody the Maison’s core values and social commitments, ensuring alignment with the brand's ethical and sustainable practices.
• Stay alert to regulatory, economic, social and geopolitical factors impacting the business in Greece.
• The responsibilities outlined in this job description are subject to change based on the company's needs and ongoing projects
  
  

Profil

• Ideally, you would have 10-15 years of experience.
• You possess a strong and extensive sales & commercial expertise for at least 10 years; marketing expertise is a plus.
• Knowledge of the local Greek market would be highly appreciated.
• Soft skills:
• Strategic Thinking & Operational excellence
• Strong leadership skills
• Financial & Business Acumen
• Collaboration & Influence
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• People Development & Emotional Intelligence
• Integrity
• Hard Skills:
• P&L Management
• Omnichannel Strategy & Execution
• Commercial Negotiation
• Retail Business Management
• Strategic Planning
• Market Analysis
• Fluent in English (Fluent in Greek would be highly appreciated).
  

Information à l'attention des candidats

ID&E Footing

Inclusivity is not just a noble principle; it is the very heart of our excellence. In a world where our clients, talents, and ideas increasingly come from diverse backgrounds, our diversity is our strength.

At Parfums Christian Dior, this means being a House where everyone feels respected, welcomed, and valued, regardless of their uniqueness. Because we know well: a House that reflects this diversity is a sustainable, vibrant House, rooted in both dreams and reality. Inclusivity cannot be decreed; it is practiced daily.

(If you require any reasonable adjustments within the application process, feel free to indicate it in your application).

Informations à l'attention des candidats internes

Are you currently an LVMH employee? Please apply online directly on our internal job board: WORK @LVMH - Voices

Etapes de recrutement

Submit your application via our website. If your profile aligns with the requirements defined by our Hiring Team, you will be contacted for an initial HR interview by our Europe HR Director. Subsequently, you will have subsequent in-person interviews with the General Manager South & Eastern Europe and the International Commercial Managing Manager.

• The process outlined above is subject to change based on the company's evolving business needs.
  
  

Compétences à développer

Skills Development Opportunities

• Soft and Hard Skills you will develop in this role
• Strong agility and high-level executive stakeholder management skills
• Executive leadership
• Negotiation & influencing skills within the context of the luxury beauty market, considering the high stakes, brand prestige, and long-term relationship building
• Potential Career Path From this role
• General Management roles within PCD in larger markets
• Similar size of General Management roles in other divisions
• Regional or International General Manager roles in smaller Maisons