The role of Head of Trading will have responsibility for the Duke of Devonshire’s retailing and catering operations in Derbyshire and Yorkshire. This is an exciting and challenging position for a commercial professional to improve several differing business ventures and develop new ones.Reporting to the Group CEO, the role will have a broad responsibility for retailing, catering and functions management and sits as part of the group senior management team.
The Role:
• Devise a sustainable growth strategy for existing retail and catering operations and develop new businesses through brand and channel expansion.
• Sustain a distinctive brand identity, expressed through shops, restaurants and functions and amplified in all menus, marketing and POS literature
• Evolve systems, skills and the structure to generate better results
The Candidate:
• A background in high end retailing and/or catering with a track record of developing new opportunities and nurturing a distinct customer service ethos
• Proven success in senior management previously, with strong leadership and financial management capability
• Empathy for the brand - striking a balance between the customer, commercial success and a unique culture
