Director Retail and Asset Management

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Build and maintain senior-level strategic partnerships with national retail accounts. Develop deep expertise in customer supply chains and forge strong relationships with key decision-makers to ensure alignment with CHEP’s value proposition and long-term growth objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Retail Account Managers. Ensure team accountability in achieving growth objectives, optimizing asset productivity, and building customer advocacy.
• Lead the implementation and management of the retail business model across key accounts. Drive profitability and value creation by aligning CHEP’s capabilities with customer needs, supply chain trends, and industry innovations.
• Collaborate with multifunctional teams, including supply chain, sales, finance, asset management, and marketing, to execute business strategies that drive customer value and support CHEP’s growth objectives.
• Provide tailored supply chain solutions to retail partners, leveraging data-driven insights and CHEP’s service offerings. Foster continuous improvement and innovation to meet evolving customer needs and enhance CHEP’s market position.
• Lead transformation initiatives, product launches, and service offerings across retail partners. Drive operational improvements in key areas such as asset productivity, cycle time, and risk mitigation.
• Manage complex negotiations with retail partners, securing long-term agreements that deliver mutual financial and sustainability benefits. Ensure compliance with contracts and drive continuous value through strategic engagements.
• Oversee key performance metrics such as asset productivity, customer satisfaction (NPS), and revenue growth. Ensure accurate reporting and analysis of account health, and develop action plans to address performance gaps.

Shape the future of retail partnerships

CHEP France is entering an exciting new chapter: accelerating growth, improving asset productivity and scaling the next generation of sustainable supply chain solutions.

We're looking for a transformational leader who can combine commercial acumen, retail expertise and supply chain insight to strengthen partnerships with France's leading retailers, unlock new growth opportunities and deliver measurable business impact.

As a member of the France Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, driving execution and creating value at the intersection of retail, sustainability and innovation.

What you'll do

• Build strategic partnerships with major French retailers.

• Drive growth through new value propositions, services and business models.

• Improve asset productivity and network performance.

• Lead transformation initiatives that deliver tangible customer and business outcomes.

• Lead and develop a high-performing team while shaping the future of retailer engagement in France

What we're looking for

• Senior leadership experience in Retail, FMCG, Supply Chain, Logistics or Consulting.

• Strong commercial mindset combined with operational credibility.

• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead change.

• Strategic thinker with a strong bias for execution.

• Collaborative leader who challenges constructively and develops talent.

• Fluent French and English.

Why join CHEP?

• High-impact leadership role with significant visibility.

• Opportunity to influence some of France's largest retailers.

• Unique blend of growth, transformation and sustainability.

• A chance to shape the future of one of CHEP's most strategic markets.

If you're looking for a role where you can challenge, transform and grow a business while making a real impact on the future of sustainable supply chains, we'd love to hear from you.

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Account Management, Business Strategies, Change Leadership, Coaching, Communication, Cross-Functional Work, Customer Retentions, Customer Satisfaction, Disruptive Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Influencing, Leading Customer Centric Teams, Mentorship, Negotiation, Partnership Development, Prioritization, Relationship Management, Revenue Growth, Roadmapping, Solutions Development, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Value Propositions

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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