Overview
We are currently recruiting for a prestigious High Luxury Brand seeking a RETAIL AREA MANAGER to join their team and oversee South Europe Area :
RETAIL AREA MANAGER / HIGH LUXURY BRAND / SOUTH EUROPE
Responsibilities
- Oversee and drive performance across all retail operations;
- Ensure alignment with the brand's global vision, retail excellence, and customer experience standards
- Lead, coach, and develop local retail teams, fostering a high-performance culture
- Define and implement commercial strategies to achieve sales targets and business growth
- Monitor KPIs, analyze sales reports, and propose action plans to maximize profitability and performance
- Ensure optimal store staffing, training, and development plans
- Collaborate with HQ and regional teams (merchandising, VM, HR, operations) to ensure operational excellence
- Maintain full compliance with local laws, regulations, and company policies
- Act as a brand ambassador and key representative of the company in the region
The Ideal Candidate
- Minimum 8 years of experience in retail management, ideally within the luxury or high-luxury sector
- Proven multi-store management experience
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to engage, inspire, and develop large teams
- Deep understanding of the market and local customer expectations
- Analytical mindset with strong commercial acumen and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Problem-solving attitude, resilience, and adaptability in dynamic environments
- Passionate about luxury, service excellence, and brand values
- Fluent in English and Italian