DIRECTOR of SALES (Retail Chain)

Personnel Search Ltd.; Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A recruitment agency is seeking a dynamic Director of Sales to lead growth and performance in retail operations. The successful candidate will oversee sales strategies, enhance customer experience, and manage cross-functional teams. With a background in retail leadership and a strong financial acumen, applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing, with an MBA preferred. The position is based in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and is pivotal for driving sales and profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of progressive leadership experience in retail or consumer sales.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage large, multi-location teams.

Responsabilités

• Lead the growth and performance of the retail operations.
• Set and achieve sales targets and optimize profitability.
• Inspire high-performing teams and elevate customer service standards.

Connaissances

Sales growth management

Team leadership

Customer service excellence

Financial analysis

Market insight

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing

MBA

Description du poste

We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven Director of Sales (Retail Chain) to lead the growth and performance of our client’s chain of retail operations. As the successful candidate you will be based at the head office and report directly to the General Manager, you’ll shape and execute strategies that drive sales, enhance customer experience, and strengthen their market position. This high-impact role requires a blend of strategic thinking, operational excellence, and team leadership.

You will be responsible for setting and achieving sales targets, optimizing profitability, and identifying new market opportunities. Working closely with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Finance, Purchasing, and Inventory, you’ll ensure alignment across all areas of the business. Your leadership will inspire high-performing teams, elevate customer service standards, and cultivate a strong, customer-first retail culture.

As the successful candidate, you bring a proven track record in driving sales growth, managing large teams, and delivering consistent results in fast-paced retail or consumer-facing environments. You have strong financial and analytical skills, deep market insight, and the ability to translate strategy into action.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; an MBA is preferred. You have a minimum of eight years of progressive leadership experience in retail or consumer sales, with a strong record of driving revenue, managing budgets, and improving profitability. Proven leadership and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to effectively manage stakeholders and lead large, multi-location teams. A deep understanding of retail operations and key performance metrics is also critical to success in this role.

If you are a strategic leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and delivering exceptional customer experiences, contact Lynn Breau at 506-852-8043 for a confidential exchange of information. Click on the “Apply to Job” button below to confidentially submit your resume.