Head of Retail - South

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Retail to oversee operations across the South of England. The successful candidate will drive sales and operational excellence within a large, multi-site retail portfolio. This senior role requires proven experience in retail leadership, a background in discount fashion, and excellent people skills. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus package, and significant travel across the region, contributing to a dynamic retail environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus package

Car allowance

Generous staff discount

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior retail leadership role.
• Background in discount or high-volume fashion retail is essential.
• Strong track record of driving sales and margin.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a large regional retail management team.
• Own full regional P&L, delivering sales growth and cost control.
• Ensure excellent customer experience across all stores.

Skills

Senior retail leadership experience

Commercial acumen

People leadership

Data-driven decision making

Job description

Head of Retail - South of England

Discount Fashion Brand

Location: South of England (Regional role with regular travel)

Reporting to: Retail Director

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Head of Retail to lead and grow our store estate across the South of England. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for sales performance, operational excellence, people development, and brand standards across a large, multi-site retail portfolio.

You will play a critical role in driving profitability in a high-volume, value‑led fashion environment, ensuring our stores deliver outstanding results while remaining true to our customer promise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and develop a large regional retail management team
• Own full regional P&L, delivering sales growth and cost control
• Drive consistent execution of retail standards, VM, and operational processes
• Translate company strategy into clear regional action plans
• Maximise store performance through effective people planning, coaching, and succession
• Partner closely with Buying, Merchandising, HR, and Supply Chain teams
• Ensure excellent customer experience across all stores
• Lead change initiatives and support new store openings and refits
• Maintain strong compliance with all health, safety, and legal requirements

About You

• Proven experience in a senior retail leadership role (Head of Retail / Regional Director / Senior Regional Manager)
• Background in discount, value, or high-volume fashion retail (essential)
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving sales and margin
• Confident people leader who builds high-performing teams
• Hands‑on, pragmatic, and comfortable working at pace
• Data‑driven, with the ability to turn insight into action
• Flexible to travel extensively across the South of England

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Car allowance
• Generous staff discount
• Opportunity to shape and influence a growing retail brand
• Fast‑paced, entrepreneurial culture with real progression opportunities

How to Apply

If you are a results‑focused retail leader with a passion for value fashion and team development, we would love to hear from you.