Retail Area Manager jobs in United Kingdom

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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.).

• 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.

• 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.

• An exciting career opportunity within our Maison and the global SMCP group.
• A dynamic working environment with a passionate team.
• Opportunities for professional growth and a strong training policy.

If you share our values and have the ambition to contribute to our success, this role is made for you!