Permanent Contract – Area Manager UK, Ireland & Belux (M/F)

Thegoodgoods; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand in London is seeking a Regional Director to manage a network of stores across the UK and Ireland. You will be responsible for driving sales, managing teams, and implementing visual merchandising guidelines. The ideal candidate will have significant retail experience, a strong leadership skillset, and a passion for the fashion industry. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in retail ownership or management.
• Proven ability to drive commercial performance.
• Results-driven with strong operational management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial activity in stores to maximize sales and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to optimize results.
• Manage sales and store management teams.

Skills

Retail experience

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Strong operational management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Since 1984, Claudie Pierlot has cultivated a rebellious spirit, an eye for detail, and a deep care for fabrics. The brand creates outfits that surprise by playfully challenging fashion codes. Boldness, creativity, and exceptional know-how — these are what make Claudie Pierlot so unique.

The attention given to the crafting of each piece, the quality of materials, and the sense of detail form the pillars of its expertise.

Supported by remarkable longevity and growing popularity, our Maison sets ambitious goals while preserving the distinctive identity established by its eponymous founder.

Born in the heart of Paris, Claudie Pierlot has gained an international dimension by joining the SMCP group (Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot & Fursac), allowing the brand to flourish across more than 150 points of sale in 11 countries, in France and Europe.

Claudie Pierlot is now B Corp certified. Aware of our responsibility as a player in the textile industry, we have been implementing a range of initiatives for several years to sustainably transform our production and operations, promoting a more responsible fashion industry.

Maison Claudie Pierlot is proud of its commitment to responsible and inclusive fashion. We uphold the values of Ambition, Boldness, Passion, and Responsibility every day, and we are looking to enrich our team with talents who share this vision.

As the Regional Director for Claudie Pierlot, based in London you will be responsible for managing a network of retail stores across the UK, Ireland, Belgium and Luxembourg.

Your role will involve driving commercial performance in the stores, monitoring key performance indicators, managing and developing teams, ensuring adherence to visual merchandising guidelines, and maintaining smooth communication with headquarters, particularly in the implementation of new projects (such as CSR initiatives, CRM, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

• Drive commercial activity in stores to maximize sales and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to optimize results: sales, productivity, inventory, staffing.
• Oversee action plans following store visits.
• Manage sales and store management teams to ensure an exceptional customer experience and a positive team environment.
• Track talent and collaborate with headquarters to define development and retention plans.
• Implement and enforce visual merchandising guidelines to ensure a consistent brand image across all stores.
• Coordinate with headquarters to align regional strategies with the company’s overall goals and the Commercial Department objectives.
• Support store openings, relocations, and renovations.
• Uphold and promote the values of Maison Claudie Pierlot.

Requirements

• Significant experience in retail.
• Natural leadership, commercial acumen, and a taste for challenges.
• Results-driven with strong operational management skills.
• Autonomous, reliable, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good fashion knowledge and affinity with both field and head office operations.
• Supportive yet demanding approach, with a true team spirit.