**Head of Stores / Retail Lead
Premium Fashion Brand – South East (with commutability to London)**
Our client, a dynamic and fast-growing premium fashion brand, is seeking an exceptional Head of Stores / Retail Lead to elevate performance across their UK retail estate. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing, fast-paced business at a pivotal stage in its growth journey.
The Role
The successful candidate will take ownership of delivering outstanding retail performance and operational excellence across multiple stores, with responsibility for:
* Driving sales performance and achieving ambitious growth targets across the UK store network.
* Elevating retail standards to ensure a consistent, world-class customer experience.
* Leading, inspiring, and developing store teams, coaching Store Managers into confident, high-performing leaders.
* Translating commercial strategy into actionable retail execution on the shop floor.
* Partnering with senior leadership across functions to maintain brand consistency and maximise commercial opportunities.
* Identifying opportunities for operational improvement, expansion, and future scalability.
Candidate Profile
This role is ideal for an ambitious Retail Director or Head of Retail, seeking a significant next step.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
* A strong background in premium, sales-focused retail—ideally fashion, accessories or beauty is essential .
* Proven leadership capability with a passion for developing people and driving performance through others.
* Excellent commercial acumen, including experience managing KPIs, budgets, and full P&L responsibility.
* Agility, resilience, and a hands-on approach within a fast-paced, evolving retail environment.
* A genuine passion for fashion, exceptional customer service, and operational excellence.
What’s on Offer
* Excellent salary £80k- £100k plus bonus and benefits
* A significant career development opportunity within a high-growth premium brand
* The chance to make real impact during an exciting phase of expansion
* Strong long-term progression potential
If you are ready to drive sales, elevate retail standards, and inspire high-performing teams within an exciting premium brand, we would love to hear from you.