Overview

Application Manager - Retail IT at Lagardère Travel Retail UK & IRE. Exciting opportunity in travel retail, supporting a fast-paced retail and food service business with opportunities to grow and make an impact.

Lagardère Travel Retail UK & IRE positions itself as the Challenger of Choice — bold, ambitious, and shaping the future of travel retail.

Job purpose

We are looking for a skilled and business-oriented Application Manager to lead the management of retail-focused applications across our organization. This role ensures the reliability, performance, and strategic alignment of systems such as POS, inventory management, e-commerce platforms, and ERP. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of retail operations and how technology can drive efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Simplyhealth cash plan, Retail Trust, life insurance, and up to 25% in-store discounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Retail Application Oversight: Manage the lifecycle of retail applications including POS systems, e-commerce platforms, inventory and supply chain tools, and customer engagement solutions.
• Business Alignment: Work with retail operations, HR, finance, commercial, and marketing teams to ensure applications support business goals and customer experience.
• Performance & Support: Monitor application performance and availability across stores and digital channels; lead troubleshooting and incident resolution.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure applications meet data protection standards (e.g., GDPR for personal data, PCI-DSS for payment systems) and comply with industry regulations.
• Vendor & Partner Management: Coordinate with software vendors and service providers for support, upgrades, and contract negotiations.
• Change & Release Management: Manage application updates and releases with minimal disruption to store operations and online services.
• Training & Documentation: Develop user guides and training materials for store staff and support teams; maintain technical documentation.
• Budget & Cost Control: Oversee application-related budgets and evaluate ROI of retail technology investments.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of retail operations and customer experience technologies.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices and service management tools.
• 5+ years of experience in application management, preferably in a retail environment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with retail systems such as Oracle Retail, SAP, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, or similar.
• Knowledge of omnichannel retail strategies and integrations.
• Understanding of cloud-based applications and mobile technologies in retail.

About Lagardère Travel Retail

We transform airports and stations by turning everyday travel moments into extraordinary experiences, helping passengers discover something new, delightful, and memorable.

With global expertise and local insight, we craft tailor-made offers that benefit both travelers and landlords. We operate in the UK & IRE for over 20 years, delivering retail and food service operations in airports and on ferries from Dublin to Heathrow, Aberdeen to Gatwick, and we are growing year on year.

Our values

Can you feel the HEAT?

• HONESTY - Working ethically, openness, fairness, and consideration
• EXCELLENCE - First-class customer service, high store standards, brand presentation
• AGILITY - Fast-paced, adaptable, continuous improvement
• TEAM SPIRIT - One team mindset, support for each other, active partnership in communities

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Industries: Retail

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