REGIONAL RETAIL MANAGER, EMEA (Luxury Fashion)

HRsource; Paris; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HRsource is seeking a Regional Retail Manager based in Paris to oversee an established network of luxury boutiques across Europe and the Middle East. You will lead commercial performance, boutique management and regional development, traveling regularly.

The role requires proven experience managing multiple stores and navigating diverse markets. You will work with Store Directors and Boutique Managers to drive growth, CRM programs and high standards across all locations.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing multiple boutiques, ideally across more than one country.
• Strong background in international luxury fashion, accessories or premium retail.
• Proven ability to drive sales performance and develop retail management teams.
• Good knowledge of luxury clienteling, CRM and VIP relationship development.
• Ability to communicate with senior international stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee boutiques across Paris, London, Milan, Hamburg and Dubai with regular travel.
• Ensure locations deliver commercial objectives while maintaining luxury standards.
• Review boutique performance and identify opportunities for growth with local teams.
• Manage regional sales, budgets, profitability and operational efficiency.
• Develop regional management teams to provide leadership and support across locations.
• Collaborate with merchandising, planning, HR and corporate functions.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on performance and developments.

Skills

Multi-store management

International luxury retail

Sales performance improvement

CRM & VIP relationships

Stakeholder communication

Travel flexibility

English fluency

Job description

We are recruiting a Regional Retail Manager to oversee an established network of luxury boutiques across Europe and the Middle East.

Based in Paris, this is an international retail leadership position with direct responsibility for commercial performance, boutique management and the continued development of the regional business.

The role requires someone who has already managed multiple retail locations and understands the challenges of operating across different markets, cultures and commercial environments.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have progressed from boutique leadership into regional or international retail management and are comfortable working with experienced Store Directors and Boutique Managers.

RESPONSIBILITY

You will oversee boutiques across Paris, London, Milan, Hamburg and Dubai, with regular travel throughout the region.

Your focus will be on ensuring that each location delivers its commercial objectives while maintaining the standards expected of an international luxury business.

This will involve reviewing boutique performance, identifying opportunities for growth and working directly with local management teams to implement effective business plans.

You will be responsible for regional sales performance, budgets, profitability and operational efficiency, with a clear understanding of how individual boutiques contribute to the overall business.

An important part of the position will be developing the management teams across the region, ensuring that each boutique has the leadership, structure and support required to perform successfully.

COMMERCIAL & OPERATIONAL PRIORITIES

Business Performance

Develop regional commercial plans, monitor sales and profitability, review retail KPIs and identify opportunities to improve performance across individual boutiques.

Manage and support Boutique Managers and Store Directors, establish clear expectations, strengthen management capabilities and contribute to recruitment and succession planning.

Client Development

Work with local teams to improve client recruitment, retention and CRM performance, with particular attention to VIP relationships and long-term client engagement.

Collaborate with merchandising and planning teams on assortment, inventory allocation, product performance and commercial opportunities within individual markets.

Retail Operations

Maintain consistent operational standards across the region, including staffing, stock management, boutique presentation, compliance and service quality.

Regional Development

Support new boutique openings, relocations and other retail projects, working closely with relevant corporate functions and local management teams.

Reporting & Communication

Provide regular business updates to senior leadership, presenting commercial performance, regional developments and recommendations.

We are interested in experienced luxury retail professionals who have held regional, area or multi-store management positions within established international brands.

Relevant current titles may include:

Regional Retail Manager

Area Manager

International Retail Manager

Retail Director

Country Retail Manager

Head of Retail

Multi-Store Manager

The successful candidate should bring:

• Experience overseeing multiple boutiques, ideally across more than one country.
• A strong background in international luxury fashion, accessories, fine jewellery or a comparable premium retail sector.
• Strong commercial understanding, including budgets, profitability, forecasting and retail performance analysis.
• Experience improving sales performance and developing retail management teams.
• Good knowledge of luxury clienteling, CRM and VIP relationship development.
• The ability to work effectively with merchandising, planning, HR and other corporate functions.
• Confidence managing different markets and communicating with senior international stakeholders.
• Flexibility to travel regularly across Europe and the Middle East.

Fluent English is essential. French would be advantageous.