Assistant Vice President, Retail

About Holistique Beauty

Holistique Beauty is a fast-growing direct-to-consumer beauty and wellness company that’s 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 Beauty’s 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.
• Oversee EBO operations and excellence — from store design and rollout to VM, customer experience, and training.
• 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 We’re Looking For