Retail Director Central Europe

Le poste

Key Mission of the Retail Director (Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Netherlands & Switzerland) is to manage the country stores’ network and to develop the FENDI business into the country Market.

Les missions

• Develop and implement commercial action plans to grow the business
• Manage boutiques operations, staff, merchandise, and customer service
• Monitor sales performance versus the budgets/targets and take necessary actions accordingly
• Communicate vision, strategy, and clear direction to retail staff
• Motivate the retail teams to achieve sales targets and KPIs
• Cooperate with HR in ensuring adequate staffing through recruitment, rotation, mobility, training, and development
• Structure the organization of retail activities and allocate responsibilities
• Work closely with the Merchandising and Visual Merchandising departments to ensure proper training to sales staff and appropriate product availability and display
• Propose layout adjustments as needed to ensure commercial efficiency
• Manage existing stores’ network projects: expansion, renovation, relocation, closure etc.
• Participate in lease negotiations with landlords
• Work closely with the Communication/Events department to execute local events
• Propose and effectively implement local marketing, customer relations/VIP strategies to promote the Brand’s image

Votre profil

• 10- 12 years’ experience in Fashion/Luxury Sales
• 7-10 years’ experience in a multi-location management of a retail luxury business
• In depth knowledge of the local market
• Academic Degree in Economics, Finance, Marketing
• Strong selling and communication skills
• Excellent relationships skills, self-reliant
• Leadership, confidence, organization, professionalism