For Samira Fayad, Retail Program Director, following the status quo has never been an option. After a career in beauty within Travel Retail, Samira decided to explore the world of spirits, where she decided to bring a fresh perspective to an up-and-coming retail program at TEAM.
Today, the program has grown so exponentially she thinks it will soon reach new division status. Samira took some time to share with us how she’s doing things differently, and why a people-focused approach is always the best approach.
Check out her take here.
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