Retail Director Outlets Europe

Levi Strauss & Co; Elsene; On-site; EUR 126,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Product discounts

Paid leave

Job summary

Levi Strauss & Co. seeks a Retail Director Outlets Europe to lead the strategic direction, profitability, and operational excellence of its European outlet network.

You will oversee marketing activations, visual merchandising, and senior district leadership while aligning brand positioning with financial goals. You will drive cross-functional collaboration across merchandising, planning, store operations, HR, and finance, ensuring consumer-first experiences and sustained growth across markets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of retail leadership experience in multi-country contexts.
• Experience owning P&L and driving financial performance.
• Proven ability to lead direct and dotted-line teams in matrix organisations.
• Broad exposure across retail merchandising, planning, operations, marketing, and consumer engagement.
• Strong strategic, commercial mindset with empathetic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the outlet channel strategy and execution for Levi Strauss across Europe.
• Oversee Marketing Activation Specialists, Head of Visual Merchandising, and key functional support teams.
• Drive P&L ownership and deliver strong financial performance across European outlets.
• Collaborate with merchandising, planning, store operations, HR, and finance on seasonal and long-term plans.
• Ensure outlet-specific brand integrity through visual merchandising and customer engagement strategies.
• Champion consumer-first thinking while optimizing channel economics and operational excellence.
• Lead change management for store formats, digital integration, and omnichannel readiness.
• Develop, mentor, and retain a high-performing team with succession planning.
• Act as a stakeholder in strategic initiatives including new openings, relocations, and remodels.
• Foster agility and growth, building strong communication with partners across markets.

Skills

Retail leadership

Multi-country ops

P&L ownership

Cross-functional leadership

Merchandising & planning

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin / Retail / Marketing

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Calling all originals:

At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself - and be part of something bigger. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit - and your future.

About the job

As Retail Director Outlets Europe, you'll take the lead in driving the strategic direction, operational excellence and profitable growth of Levi Strauss's outlet business across the region. You’ll oversee key European functions including outlet marketing activations and visual merchandising, while also guiding a wider network of district managers through dotted-line leadership. Reporting to the VP Retail Europe, your role will ensure our outlet strategy is aligned with brand positioning, financial goals and cross‑functional priorities, all with the aim of elevating the consumer experience and accelerating growth across our European outlet stores.

What you’ll be doing

• Own and lead the outlet channel strategy and execution for Levi Strauss across Europe
• Oversee Marketing Activation Specialists, the Head of Visual Merchandising, and key functional support teams
• Drive P&L ownership and deliver strong financial performance across European outlets
• Collaborate with merchandising, planning, store operations, HR, and finance to align on seasonal and long-term plans
• Ensure outlet-specific brand integrity through consistent visual merchandising, marketing execution, and customer engagement strategies
• Champion consumer-first thinking while optimizing channel economics and operational excellence
• Lead change management initiatives focused on evolving store formats, digital integration, and omnichannel readiness
• Develop, mentor, and retain a high‑performing team with clear succession planning
• Act as a key stakeholder in strategic initiatives including new outlet openings, relocations, and remodels
• Foster a culture of agility and responsiveness to drive accelerated business growth and store profitability
• Build strong communication channels with key business partners across European markets

About you

Work experience

• You bring 10+ years of progressive experience in retail leadership, with significant exposure to outlet formats
• You’ve successfully led multi-country operations within a matrixed organisation
• You have a proven track record of owning P&Ls and consistently delivering strong financial results
• You’ve managed both direct and dotted-line teams in complex, cross-functional environments
• You have broad experience across retail merchandising, planning, operations, marketing, visual merchandising and consumer engagement

Education

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Marketing or a related field.
• A master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is a strong plus

Leadership style and functional expertise

You’re a strategic, commercially minded leader with a strong drive for action and a collaborative approach. You lead with empathy and a coaching style, developing high-performing, culturally agile teams. Resilient and decisive, you thrive in complexity and are passionate about delivering seamless, consumer-first experiences. You bring deep knowledge of retail operations and outlet-specific dynamics, backed by strong financial acumen and performance management skills. You're experienced in managing large-scale budgets, navigating European market nuances, and leading retail transformation, omnichannel integration and store optimization. You’re also a confident communicator, fluent in English (written and spoken), and skilled at engaging stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies.

Location & travel

Brussels or Paris Head Office (Relocation Support Available)

This role requires approximately 60% travel

The expected starting salary range for this role is €104,300-€139,400 gross per year in France and €126,000-€168,000 gross per year in Belgium.

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, paid leave, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request. LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.

Other note

#LI-Hybrid LOCATION Ixelles, Belgium FULL TIME/PART TIME Full time Current LSCo Employees

Closing note

We're originals. From day one, we've been doing it our way - creating our own drumbeat and building something that's different from the rest. That's why we're looking for people who are excited about finding their career fit and transforming the future. Because at Levi Strauss & Co., you can do what you love while staying true to who you are.