Exciting new opportunity in travel retail, supporting a fast-paced retail and food service business, where every day brings new opportunities to grow and make an impact! Why Join Lagardère Travel Retail UK & IRE now? It’s never been a more exciting time to join our story. For over 20 years, we’ve shaped the UK & Ireland travel retail market, building a strong presence in Duty Free and Travel Essentials. But we’re not ones to stand still. In recent years, we’ve built real momentum — securing Duty Free at Belfast International, expanding our Foodservice offer at Dublin, and winning the first ever UK Relay concession at Heathrow. These wins show how we’re growing fast, diversifying, and reshaping the passenger experience. And the future? Even bigger. In 2026, we’ll open four brand-new Relay stores at London Heathrow’s Terminal 2 as part of a pioneering blended Travel Essentials concept — a landmark first for Lagardère Travel Retail in the UK. Joining us now means being part of a business on the rise, with the energy of a challenger and the backing of a global leader. You’ll have the chance to grow your career, shape experiences for millions of passengers, and play your part in iconic milestones redefining travel retail. At Lagardère Travel Retail UK & IRE, we’re the Challenger of Choice — bold, ambitious, and shaping the future of travel retail. Job purpose: Lagardère UK Travel Retail is seeking a dynamic and commercially driven professional to lead the commercial buying function for our growing Food & Beverage (F&B) portfolio. This includes iconic brands such as Burger King, Supermac's, Wasabi or our own-brand concepts like The Ship, and pipeline of innovative new brands and partnerships. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of travel dining across the UK. Benefits : Simplyhealth cash plan, Retail Trust, life insurance, and up to 25% in-store discounts Key Responsabilities: Lead the commercial buying strategy for all F&B brands and concepts, ensuring an optimal product mix and competitive pricing. Drive menu development and design in collaboration with culinary and operations teams – ensuring alignment with customer demographics, forecasted volumes, and commercial targets. Identify and negotiate with suppliers to deliver quality, value, and innovation across all categories. Monitor market trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activity to inform buying decisions and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate with operations, marketing, and finance teams to launch new concepts and optimise existing offers. Analyse sales data and KPIs to maximise profitability and minimise waste. Build strong relationships with brand partners and internal stakeholders. Champion sustainability and local sourcing initiatives, aligning with evolving consumer expectations and Lagardère’s ESG goals. Qualifications and Key Skills: Proven experience in commercial buying, category management, menu development or procurement within F&B, hospitality, or retail. Demonstrated ability in menu planning, ingredient sourcing, and cost management. Strong negotiation and supplier management skills. Analytical mindset with a passion for data-driven decision-making. Commercial acumen and the ability to spot and act on emerging trends. Experience working with branded and own-brand F&B concepts is highly desirable. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. A proactive, entrepreneurial approach and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences. Lagardère Travel Retail At Lagardère Travel Retail, we don’t just operate in airports and stations — we transform them. We turn everyday travel moments into extraordinary experiences, helping passengers discover something new, delightful, and memorable along the way. Whether it’s a quick coffee before takeoff or a last-minute gift that sparks joy, we create spaces that inspire wonder, celebrate individuality, and make waiting time feel like part of the adventure. With our unique blend of global expertise and local insight, we craft tailor-made offers that benefit both travelers and landlords — bringing value, vibrancy, and a touch of magic to every corner of the journey. We have been operating in the UK & IRE for over 20 years and deliver retail and food service operations in airports (and onboard ferries) from Dublin to Heathrow, Aberdeen to Gatwick, and we are growing year on year Our values: Can you feel the HEAT? Whatever role you deliver for Lagardère Travel Retail, part of your responsibility is to represent and uphold our company values everyday: HONESTY – Working ethically | Fostering a culture of openness | Treating each other fairly | Being considerate EXCELLENCE – Delivering first class customer service | Upholding high store standards | Showcasing prestigious brands AGILITY – Working in a fast-paced environment | Adapting well to change | Always striving to improve TEAM SPIRIT – Working together as one team | Supporting each other | Being active partners in our wider communities