Assistant Vice President Retail

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About Holistique Beauty

Holistique Beauty is a fast-growing direct-to-consumer beauty and wellness company thats redefining self-care in India. Our portfolio features iconic global skincare brands such as The Face Shop and Belif. We are on a mission to build a holistic ecosystem where beauty meets wellness inside and out.

About the Role

As the AVP Retail, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and scaling Holistique Beautys offline retail strategy and execution. You will lead the end-to-end retail business across General Trade, Modern Trade, and Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs), driving profitability, brand excellence, and operational efficiency.

This role requires a visionary retail leader with strong commercial acumen and deep understanding of consumer behavior, retail operations, and brand experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategize and lead the retail expansion roadmap across GT, MT, and EBO formats in alignment with organizational goals.
• Drive topline growth and profitability, ensuring robust channel performance and operational excellence.
• Strengthen partnerships with key retail, trade, and distribution stakeholders to enhance market reach.
• Partner with marketing, product, and finance teams to create cohesive retail marketing and consumer engagement strategies.
• Leverage market intelligence, data analytics, and competitor insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing retail team, fostering accountability and innovation.
• Own the retail P&L, optimizing costs, productivity, and overall business efficiency.

What Were Looking For

• 1015 years of progressive experience in retail operations and sales, preferably within beauty, personal care, or FMCG only.
• Proven expertise managing General Trade, Modern Trade, and EBO business channels at a national or regional leadership level.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and financial management skills with a focus on scaling retail sustainably.
• Demonstrated success in team leadership, partner management, and retail transformation initiatives.
• A deep passion for beauty, wellness, and building premium consumer experiences.