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Job Mission
As the Head of Retail for Territory South, you are the Retail Director EMEA's strategic partner and the senior field leader accountable for translating EMEA strategy into market impact across multiple markets. You will lead commercial and operational performance, shape the regional retail organization, and build capability through your Area Managers. This is a senior, hands‐on role requiring executive presence, cross‐functional influence, and a proven track record of delivering profitable growth in multi‐market retail environments.
This role requires strategic leadership across diverse markets with strong seasonal demand,



longer travel distances between locations, and a need for local commercial adaptation while maintaining general brand standards with the ability to travel 70-80% on average.
Territory Scope & Context
Location: Within the assigned South region, ideally based near a store or office
Reporting to: Retail Director EMEA
Direct reports: Area Managers across South territory
Cluster South: France; Spain; Portugal; Italy
Major Accountabilities
Strategic & Commercial Accountabilities
Cluster strategy and growth: Define and deliver the cluster retail strategy aligned to EMEA priorities; prioritise investments, local initiatives and resource allocation to grow market share, margin and customer loyalty.
P&L; and commercial ownership: In partnership with Finance and Commercial teams, own the commercial levers that drive top‐line and margin performance (pricing, assortment, promotions, productivity). Set stretch targe

📌 Head of Retail, South Territory EMEA (Barcelona)
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