Retail Director Europe Central
Core
Lead and drive performance of retail stores across the European Central Cluster (DACH, Eastern Europe, Benelux) for FPS & FOC channels, delivering sustainable sales and profitability while ensuring a premium shopping experience.
Role type
Senior Retail Director (Regional)
Builds
Retail store network and operational performance across multiple European countries
Domain
Retail / Sports Apparel
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
International retail leadership, commercial acumen, store performance steering, strategic planning, data analytics, people leadership, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
German language proficiency, passion for sport and lifestyle
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Drive sales, margin, and profitability; Identify and leverage growth opportunities through productivity improvements; Analyze customer profiles, buying behavior, local market trends, and competition; Partner with Merchandising, Marketing, and Visual Merchandising; Ensure outstanding customer experience across all stores; Deliver consistently on operational KPIs; Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and long-term growth initiatives; Build, inspire, and lead high-performing teams; Ensure compliance with legal and operational requirements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC