Retail Airport Manager

Il y a 18 heures

belgium be Michael Page Temps plein

Commercial & Business Leadership

  • Own and develop the overall commercial performance of the airport business.
  • Drive revenue growth across all foreign exchange and retail activities.
  • Identify opportunities to increase transaction volumes, customer conversion, and profitability.
  • Monitor key commercial KPIs and implement action plans to exceed targets.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to define and execute local business strategies.



Foreign Exchange Operations

  • Lead and optimize all currency exchange activities across multiple airport locations.
  • Ensure accurate execution of foreign exchange transactions and adherence to operational procedures.
  • Monitor market trends and customer behaviors to maximize foreign exchange sales opportunities.
  • Maintain the highest standards of cash management, reconciliation, and financial controls.
  • Ensure strict compliance with all regulatory and financial service requirements.



Leadership & People Management

  • Lead, coach, and develop a management team as well as a sizeable frontline workforce.
  • Create a high-performance culture focused on accountability, customer service, and commercial results.
  • Recruit, train, mentor, and retain top talent.
  • Manage workforce planning, scheduling, performance reviews, and succession planning.
  • Foster employee engagement and maintain strong team morale within a demanding operational environment.



Operational Excellence

  • Ensure smooth day-to-day operations across all airport locations.
  • Maintain exceptional standards regarding customer experience, store presentation, security, and operational efficiency.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and service quality.
  • Conduct regular site visits, audits, and compliance reviews.



Compliance & Risk Management

  • Ensure full adherence to airport regulations, internal policies, AML requirements, security procedures, and financial controls.
  • Oversee cash handling processes and conduct regular operational audits.
  • Manage risk proactively while maintaining a customer-centric approach.




Mandatory Experience

  • Significant experience managing foreign exchange (currency exchange) operations within an airport, travel retail, financial services, or related environment.
  • Strong background managing operations in a busy airport retail environment.
  • Proven experience leading large, multicultural teams through layers of management.
  • Demonstrated success in delivering commercial growth and operational improvements.
  • Experience managing multiple points of sale or multi-site retail operations.



Leadership Competencies

  • Strong people leadership and coaching capabilities.
  • Ability to inspire, engage, and unite teams around ambitious objectives.
  • Excellent operational and organizational skills.
  • Strong analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
  • Excellent conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills.



Language Requirements

  • Full professional proficiency in English.
  • French and/or Dutch highly desirable.
  • Additional languages are considered a strong asset.




Our customer offers you:

A competitive salary around 75K€ + a complete package