Head of Retail

The Company is seeking a Head of Retail with a strong background in leading and scaling international retail operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for full P&L ownership, setting and managing sales plans, and ensuring exceptional standards across trading, store operations, and customer experience. This role is pivotal in the expansion of the global retail estate, with a focus on opening new stores and building the necessary teams, processes, and infrastructure to support rapid growth. The Head of Retail will also be tasked with driving current performance, developing a repeatable new-store-opening model, and maintaining consistent retail operating standards across the international estate. Applicants for the Head of Retail position at the company should have significant senior retail leadership experience, ideally within fashion, apparel, sports, or lifestyle brands. A proven track record in managing a multi-store, multi-country retail estate and experience in opening international stores is essential. The role requires a strong commercial capability, a data-led approach, and a detailed understanding of the drivers of store profitability. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on, pragmatic, and decisive leadership style, with the ability to lead and develop retail teams and champion a brand-appropriate customer experience. Excellent stakeholder management skills and the flexibility to travel regularly are also key requirements for this high-growth, fast-paced business.