✈️ Lagardère Travel Retail is hiring a Food & Beverage Manager – Duty Free & Travel Essentials at Tirana International Airport. 🛍️ 12 views

Lagardère Travel Retail Albania, one of the leading global operators in travel retail, in collaboration with Relay Albania, is expanding its operations at Tirana International Airport. As part of the development of the Food & Beverage offering in the airport’s dynamic environment, we are looking for an energetic and hands-on profile for the position of:

 Food & Beverage Manager – Duty Free & Travel Essentials

Job Summary:

– Responsible for the overall management and commercial performance of the Food & Beverage category within the Duty Free & Travel Essentials business.

– Develops and implements strategies to maximize sales and profitability while ensuring the product range meets the needs of international travelers and complies with all applicable food safety, customs, import, and retail regulations.

Key Responsibilities 

Commercial & Category Management

• Develop and execute the Food & Beverage category strategy in line with company objectives and traveler demand.
• Manage the assortment of food, snacks, confectionery, beverages, ready-to-eat products, and other travel-related F&B categories.
• Identify new products, brands, trends, and commercial opportunities relevant to international travelers.
• Monitor sales, margins, stock turnover, and category profitability.
• Develop pricing and promotional strategies to maximize revenue and gross margin.
• Analyze sales data and customer trends and make recommendations for range optimization.
• Ensure the right product mix is available for different passenger profiles, nationalities, travel occasions, and seasons.

 Supplier & Brand Management

• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with local and international suppliers and brand partners.
• Manage supplier contracts, commercial terms, rebates, promotional support, and payment conditions.
• Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and negotiate competitive pricing and trading terms.
• Coordinate new product launches, promotional campaigns, tastings, and brand activations.
• Monitor supplier performance, product quality, availability, and delivery standards.

 Inventory & Supply Chain

• Oversee purchasing, replenishment, stock levels, and product availability.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing out-of-stocks, overstock, expiry, and product waste.
• Work closely with procurement, logistics, warehouse, and store teams to ensure efficient product flow.
• Monitor product shelf life and implement appropriate stock rotation procedures.
• Ensure accurate inventory records and participate in regular stock counts and audits.

 Retail Operations & Merchandising

• Ensure F&B products are presented attractively and according to company merchandising standards.
• Optimize product placement, visibility, planograms, displays, and promotional areas.
• Work with retail teams to ensure excellent customer service and product knowledge.
• Monitor store execution and ensure promotional activities are implemented correctly.
• Identify opportunities to increase average transaction value and cross-selling.

 Compliance & Food Safety

• Ensure all Food & Beverage products comply with applicable food safety, labeling, customs, import, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, product handling, storage, and temperature control where applicable.
• Ensure products are correctly labeled, priced, dated, and displayed.
• Work with relevant authorities and internal compliance teams when required.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and airport/travel retail regulations.

 Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare regular reports covering sales, margins, inventory, purchasing, promotions, and performance.
• Track KPIs and develop action plans to address underperformance.
• Present commercial recommendations and performance updates to senior management.

 Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Hospitality, Food & Beverage Management, Business, Retail Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Food & Beverage, retail, duty free, travel retail, FMCG, or a related commercial environment.
• Experience managing suppliers, product ranges, inventory, and commercial performance.
• Previous experience in an airport, duty free, travel retail, or high-volume retail environment is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of food safety, product handling, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with international brands and suppliers is an advantage.

 Key Skills

• Strong commercial and business development mindset.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Strong analytical and financial skills.
• Knowledge of F&B products and international consumer trends.
• Retail merchandising and category management expertise.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural, customer-focused environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and retail/POS or inventory management systems.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.

 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• F&B sales and revenue growth.
• Gross margin and category profitability.
• Average transaction value.
• Stock availability and out-of-stock rate.
• Inventory turnover.
• Waste, expiry, and stock loss.
• Supplier performance and commercial terms.
• Promotional campaign performance.
• Customer satisfaction.
• Achievement of budget and business targets

What We Offer;

• Permanent employment contract (in accordance with the Labor Code)
• Competitive market salary
• Full-time schedule: 40 hours per week, shift-based (2 days off per week)
• 22 days of paid annual leave
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Meal allowance provided
• Company transportation (Tirana–Rinas / Rinas–Tirana)
• Private health insurance (Albsig)
• Dynamic, international retail environment
• Real opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Career development opportunities
• Opportunity to contribute to and shape a growing Food & Beverage operation
• Company-sponsored training programs

Working Hours;

Full-time – 40 hours/week

Monday – Friday (Weekends off)

09:00 – 17:00

Office Location;

 Tirana Business Park & Rinas, Tiranë

 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LyLoXM1NuShoEfp98

If you have experience as a Food & Beverage Manager in a retail environment and are passionate about food safety, category management, and operational excellence, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced international travel retail environment.

 Apply by sending your CV to: [email]HR_Albania@lagardere-tr.al[/email]

 Or contact us on WhatsApp by sending your CV: +355 69 80 80 033 (please specify the job position: Food & Beverage Manager

Join Lagardère Travel Retail – a global leader in travel retail, where talent is valued, performance is rewarded, and career growth is real.