Area Lead, South Europe

ON; Paris; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ON is seeking an Area Lead to support Store Leaders across France, Italy and Spain. You will guide operations, drive performance and profitability in line with the brand mission, while fostering a high-performing, engaged team across the region.

You will recruit, develop, and coach leaders, manage budgets, forecast revenue and expenses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to seize growth opportunities. Travel about 30% is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a leadership role, with multi-retail store management experience.
• Experience managing regional budget, forecasting revenue, expenses and profitability.
• Travel approx. 30% across the territory; ability to travel independently on a regular basis.
• Fluency in English and French is required.

Responsabilités

• Develop and own business and people strategies for the region.
• Set performance targets and KPIs for locations and monitor progress.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple locations to ensure standards and procedures.
• Manage regional budget, forecast revenue, expenses and profitability.
• Analyze financial reports, identify trends and drive strategies to maximize revenue/minimize costs.
• ProvideStore Leaders with information, tools and resources to operate aligned with priorities.
• Recruit and nurture high-potential employees for future growth.
• Support learning and development with coaching and performance evaluations.

Connaissances

Leadership

Budget management

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

English

French

Description du poste

The Area Lead (France, Italy, Spain) is responsible for supporting multiple retail Store Leaders across South Europe Area in guiding operations and performance. Through authentic connection, you will provide strategic direction, support building brand awareness and drive business growth and profitability in alignment with On’s mission to ignite the human spirit through movement. Through your strong inspirational leadership and guidance of Store Leaders, you will foster a high-performance culture and promote employee engagement while developing a strong pipeline of talent to fuel our growth.

Your Mission

• Develop and own responsibility for the business & people strategies for your region, in steady state and 1 year out.
• Set performance targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) for each location and monitor progress towards goals.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple locations within the region, ensuring compliance with company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Manage the regional budget, forecasting revenue, expenses, and profitability.
• Analyze financial reports, identify trends, and implement strategies to maximize revenue and minimize costs in collaboration with Store Leaders.
• Enable Store Leaders to drive store operations in line with local and global priorities by providing them with the information, tools, resources, and support they need.
• You will recruit, identify and nurture high-potential employees, preparing them for their future growth and leadership roles.
• Support learning and development consistently and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations to enhance individual and team performance.

Your story

• 5+ years experience in a similar leadership role, with at least 2 year experience in multi-retail store management.
• You have experience managing the regional budget, forecasting revenue, expenses, and profitability.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Travel Requirement: This position requires approximately 30% of travel time across the territory. The ability to travel independently and on a regular basis is essential.
• Fluency in English and French is required.

About the Team

The Area Lead will report directly into the Head of Retail EMEA. In this role you will collaborate with Store Leaders to address operational challenges and implement process improvements. You will foster a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and employee growth. You will collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to identify business opportunities, develop community relationships, and drive revenue growth.

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.