Do you consider yourself ambitious, full of potential, curious and adventurous, and are you looking to accelerate your career in the retail and real estate industry? This unique, internationally- oriented position is just what you're looking for!
In this position, you will focus on delivering and supporting the success of strategic and operational projects and activities, from a general management point of view, across the Portuguese and Dutch Centres, those being Vila Do Conde Porto Fashion Outlet and Freeport Lisboa Fashion Outlet in Portugal, and Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet, in the Netherlands. You will spend 12 months in both of these countries, connecting with people at all levels across this decentralised matrix organization. Through immersion into the business, you will develop an understanding of end-to-end operations and how the assets create value from a general management point of view.
As an adventurous, internationally-focused individual with previous commercial exposure within the retail/real estate industry, you act as a high-energy, innovative, and entrepreneurial addition to the local team. You will have the opportunity to identify your passions and determine your future career, develop a personal growth plan, and eventually grow into a key position within the organisation. To succeed, you possess a strong belief, understanding, and appetite for a sustainable future.
You are a successful young professional, able to consistently deliver great work, inspire others, and challenge the status quo. You care about the company and its' values, you are looking for continuous personal improvement, you work well in a group setting, and you eagerly involve yourself in the core business activity at VIA Outlets.
You report directly to the Centre Director, while the Regional Business Director will act as your assigned mentor.
Your key responsibilities and tasks in this role:
VIA Outlets is Europe's leading owner-operator in redefining the outlet shopping experience, was founded in 2014 with a view to acquire existing outlet centres across Europe. VIA Outlet's vision is to create premium shopping destinations and offer best-in class, beautifully local, shopping experiences for all guests and brand partners. VIA Outlets ensure that our premium fashion outlets are destinations that attract guests from all over the world. By bringing together an exceptional mix of international and local premium brands, VIA Outlets have created unexpected and unforgettable shopping experiences, whilst also paving the way for sustainable shopping. VIA Outlets manages a portfolio of 11 premium fashion outlets, offering over 1,100 stores across nine European countries and is 100% owned by Dutch pension fund asset manager APG.
You will spend 12 months working within the Netherlands at the Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet, and then will move abroad for a full year, experiencing a new culture, and developing unique connections with our Centres in Portugal (Vila Do Conde Porto Fashion Outlet and Freeport Lisboa Fashion Outlet), where you are provided with the opportunity to grow and develop based on the personal interests you identify during the Business Analyst Programme. This will ultimately lead to a jumpstart of your career, ensuring an attractive, fitting position after the initial two-year term.
Furthermore, VIA Outlets offers the right candidate a competitive salary and assistance in relocating, as required.
To succeed in this position, you possess the following:
You will spend 12 months working within the Netherlands at the Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet, and then will move abroad for a full year, experiencing a new culture, and developing unique connections with our Centres in Portugal (Vila Do Conde Porto Fashion Outlet and Freeport Lisboa Fashion Outlet), where you are provided with the opportunity to grow and develop based on the personal interests you identify during the Business Analyst Programme. This will ultimately lead to a jumpstart of your career, ensuring an attractive, fitting position after the initial two-year term.
Furthermore, VIA Outlets offers the right candidate a competitive salary and assistance in relocating, as required.
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