Head of Retail

24 Seven Talent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent seeks a Head of Stores to lead a high-growth national retail business, overseeing a large North American store fleet across three regions and reporting to the leadership team. You will guide regional field leadership, store operations, visual merchandising, and store construction to shape the store experience.

The role requires deep experience running high-volume stores at scale, a proven record of driving sales, profitability, and operational performance, and a strong field

Qualifications

• Deep experience leading high-volume retail stores at scale across a multi-region footprint.
• Proven track record driving sales, profitability, and operational performance in complex retail environments.
• Strong field leadership background including leading regional teams and developing future leaders.

Responsibilities

• Performance, profitability, and operational excellence across a high-volume, multi-region retail store fleet.
• Regional field leadership and a team of approximately six to seven direct reports.
• Store operations, visual merchandising, construction, and fleet optimization.
• Growth plans of five to ten new stores annually.
• Leadership development, talent succession, and a high-performing field organization.
• A consistent, compelling customer and employee experience across every location.

Skills

Executive leadership

Retail operations

Multi-region leadership

Store operations management

Talent development

Strategic planning

Job description

Lead the future of a high-growth retail organization as Head of Stores. This is a high-impact VP or SVP leadership opportunity for an exceptional retail operator who thrives in fast-paced, customer-driven environments.

Reporting as a key member of the leadership team, this executive will oversee a large North American store fleet of approximately 300 locations across three regions, with continued growth planned. The role will lead Regional Field Leadership, Store Operations, Visual Merchandising, and Store Construction while shaping the next chapter of the store experience.

What You Will Lead

• Performance, profitability, and operational excellence across a high-volume, multi-region retail store fleet.
• Regional field leadership and a team of approximately six to seven direct reports.
• Store operations, visual merchandising, construction, and fleet optimization.
• Growth plans of five to ten new stores annually.
• Leadership development, talent succession, and a high-performing field organization.
• A consistent, compelling customer and employee experience across every location.

The Ideal Background

• Required: Deep experience leading high-volume retail stores at scale, ideally across a large, multi-region footprint.
• Proven success driving sales, profitability, and operational performance in complex retail environments.
• Strong field leadership background, including leading regional teams and developing future leaders.
• Experience in specialty retail, fashion, lifestyle, or youth-focused brands preferred.
• A highly visible, energetic leader with strong operational instincts and the ability to create followership.
• Strategic perspective paired with a hands-on approach to execution.

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing national retail business. The successful leader will elevate store performance, build exceptional teams, strengthen the customer experience, and help shape the future of a dynamic retail organization.