CIP global executive search has been assigned to recruit a Retail Director for a retail company.

Note: This is a confidential recruitment, which means that the information below has been slimmed down. All candidates that are being interviewed will get to take part of the full job description after signing an NDA.

Position

A leading retail company is now seeking a Retail Director. They are looking for someone who shares their passion for sales, service, and execution. They are looking for a driven and results-oriented leader who wants to be part of developing the business together with them.

As Retail Director, your goal is to increase efficiency and sales in line with the company’s business concept, strategies, and operational guidelines. You will strengthen store performance in terms of sales and profitability growth, lead development initiatives from start to finish, and ensure both store-specific improvements and alignment with the company’s shared culture and commercial mindset. The role is about delivering an outstanding customer experience and making sure every customer wants to return. 
 

Tasks and responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for all stores.
• Drive sales operations effectively within the framework of the retail concept.
• Actively promote continuous improvement in execution.
• Foster collaboration across the organization to support operational development, sales growth, and profitability.

Profile and Experience

• Solid retail experience and a strong background in leading teams. 
• You are commercially minded, highly driven, and results-oriented, with a clear and engaging communication style. 
• Your strategic, solution-oriented, and positive approach helps you lead and develop people and business performance. 
• You are a true team player who values collective achievement. 
• You inspire others, take initiative, and are comfortable making decisions that drive progress. 
• The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a high-paced environment. 
• To thrive in this culture, you should enjoy speed, have a humble attitude, and be motivated by achieving results.

Personal Profile

You are a passionate and hands-on leader who truly thrives in a dynamic retail environment. Sales, service, and execution are at the heart of everything you do. You are driven by results and take pride in achieving ambitious goals together with your team. With your positive energy, social approach, and strong sense of collaboration, you build high-performing teams where people feel motivated and empowered.

You have a natural ability to see connections, identify opportunities, and make sound, well-informed decisions. Proactive by nature, you don’t wait for problems to arise – you take initiative and find smart solutions early on. You enjoy a fast-paced setting where things are constantly evolving and take ownership of driving the business forward. Confident yet humble, you lead by example and inspire others through your engagement, clarity, and determination to deliver results.