General Manager – International Markets

For more than 35 years, Eren Retail has been bringing the world’s leading brands to customers in Turkey. In 1990, the company entered into a partnership with Devanlay, beginning the licensed production and distribution of Lacoste. Since then, Eren Retail has served as the Turkish distributor for globally renowned brands such as Burberry, Gant, Nautica and Converse.

In 2008, it launched Occasion stores, followed by the creation of the SuperStep store concept in 2012. Strengthening its online presence in 2020 through a multi-channel strategy, Eren Retail redefined retailing as an experiential journey with House of SuperStep.

Expanding its portfolio with brands such as Intersport, SuperKids, Fashfed, United4 and HeartBeat, Eren Retail continues to operate with an experience–focused strategy. Today, the company has a presence in 25 countries, employs over 8,000 people and manages nearly 700 stores along with 17 digital channels worldwide.

We are looking for a dynamic and visionary General Manager – International Markets to lead and grow our global business outside of Turkey. The role will be based in Istanbul HQ , with direct responsibility for international markets across Eastern Europe, Ukraine, CIS, Russia regions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field,
• 15+ years of progressive experience in retail, including at least 10 years in an executive leadership role within a multinational role,
• Proven expertise in international expansion, store opening processes, P&L management, and omni-channel strategy,
• Strong commercial and financial knowledge, with experience in investment planning and operational excellence,
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills,
• Fluency in English is mandatory; proficiency in an additional Russian language is a strong asset,
• Knowledge of regions and emerging markets retail landscape is an advantage.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Lead and manage all international operations, excluding Turkey, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy,
• Oversee Country Managing Directors and functional leaders across multiple markets, ensuring consistent execution and financial performance,
• Drive market entry strategies, store expansion, and retail investments across regions,
• Ensure seamless integration between retail, e-commerce, supply chain, merchandising, and marketing teams,
• Represent the company at Board level, reporting on financial results, market risks, and growth opportunities,
• Monitor KPIs and identify areas for improvement to ensure sustainable growth,
• Act as an ambassador for Eren Perakende’s brand values in global markets,
• Foster a performance-driven culture aligned with agility, innovation, trust, and data-driven leadership.