Retail Account Manager

Heathrow is a city within a city. And there's no place like it when it comes to the scale of our ambitions. You'll be part of a Customer team that drives our profitability across everything from retail, property and airport transport, through to passenger services, forecasting and contracts with airlines. Customer insight is at the heart of what we do, supported by a strong commercial strategy. We have a pioneering agenda for digital, e-commerce and innovation, as we look to transform the way our passengers spend at our airport.

We believe the best way to drive growth across our iconic airport is by improving the services offered within it. So although we know generating income is critical to driving our business forward, we're also passionate about delivering the best possible passenger experience. You'll help us to get the balance right – not least so we can continue investing in an airport that leads the world.

This role will support the Heathrow online retail revolution by taking a key role in the implementation of the new platform and ensuring ongoing delivery of a world-class user experience befitting our £1.6bn retail business featuring some of the world's most prestigious and successful brands.

• Own and lead strategic retailer partnerships , ensuring full accountability for online performance and compliance with commercial agreements.
• Provide actionable insights to the Digital team to optimize site merchandising, UI, and UX, driving conversion and enhancing the customer journey.
• Collaborate with offline account management teams to align and strengthen online retail partner relationships for a seamless omnichannel experience.
• Oversee third-party fulfilment operations , including B2C contact center performance, ensuring service delivery meets contractual and customer expectations.
• Translate operational needs into system requirements , working with technical teams to implement solutions that improve efficiency and customer engagement.

• Shape the customer proposition , leveraging digital tools and creative concepts to differentiate Heathrow Retail.

• Minimum 2 years eCommerce role or junior account management experience required

• Fashion or luxury Retail or eCommerce experience preferred
• Experience of partner (e.g. retailer, agency, supplier) relationship management
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to work to targets
• Understanding of the basic principles and importance of UI and UX
• Solid analytical skills for performance metrics

There's something so special about working at the world's most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities.

Every day, you'll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.

It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we're working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.

Join us on that journey and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too. Supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself, backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Because there's no place like Heathrow.

Our rewards

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we'll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we'll provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you'll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions.

Working Location

Our Hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow . Working arrangements vary from team to team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. You'll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.

Sustainable Travel to work

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Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger – not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With five diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.