Head of Retail - Oceania
Core
Lead and evolve PUMA's store network across Australia and New Zealand, owning commercial outcomes, elevating store experience, and building a high-performing retail organization.
Role type
Head of Retail (Oceania)
Builds
PUMA's Direct-to-Consumer retail footprint and operations in Australia and New Zealand
Domain
Sports apparel retail, Oceania region
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Retail operations strategy, P&L ownership, store network management, commercial planning, merchandising, team leadership, franchise and company-owned model experience, cross-functional stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
Background in sports, fashion, or lifestyle retail, experience with retail expansion and refurbishments, ability to balance full-price and outlet channels
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Define and execute retail operating strategy across all stores; Lead, coach, and develop a diverse retail leadership team; Partner with merchandising on range planning and OTB strategy; Lead retail expansion, refurbishments, and store pipeline strategy; Deliver sales, margin, and EBIT targets; Negotiate leases and manage landlord relationships
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC