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.
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