retail director

Van Cleef & Arpels

Are you a good match?You have a proven managerial experience, an entrepreneurial mindset, you are audacious, curious, positive, flexible, organized, and reliable with a passion about sharing your experience to develop and inspire your team.You have amazing communication and interpersonal skills while being results and client-driven to achieve excellence.What are we expecting from you? ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Retail Director, you will be responsible to steer the growth of your boutique in terms of sales, client satisfaction and team development, offering an outstanding in-store experience while embodying Maison values. To that extent you will:Drive business   managing the team along with setting individual objectives and priorities, ensuring boutique targets are achieved notably in terms of sales and client satisfaction;Act as an ambassador   introducing the Maison universe, its history, creations and sources of inspirations, promoting the Maison across local communities;Offer a high level of service   driving customer service activities, making sure we offer an outstanding in-store experience;Develop the team   building a complementary team, coaching team members, following-up improvement, recruiting new profiles, nurturing the team s knowledge and its positive mindset;Run efficient and compliant in-store operations   supervising boutique operations and back-office activities, ensuring policies are respected, growing operational excellence.More than a role . We recruit for a career!By joining Van Cleef &amp; Arpels you will be part of a Maison where employee career development is at the heart of our ambition.Upon your arrival, you will be immersed in our enchanting world with trainings on our history, know-how and creations.The Recruitment ProcessSend your application online.If your profile matches our search, you will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team for an interview.Along the recruitment process you will meet the Retail Director, Managing Director, and HR Business Partner.

Boutique Manager, Dubai

Richemont

A High Jewelry Maison with a strong heritage who promotes exceptional know-how in an enchanting and creative environment. Our Maison is looking for talented individuals who contribute to developing and transmitting their expertise with care and no compromise. At Van Cleef & Arpels you will be surrounded by passionate experts and will contribute to many new projects which allows our Maison to regularly reinvent itself. At Van Cleef & Arpels, we are proud to hire talents from many different backgrounds and experiences. We believe that diverse perspectives foster creativity and knowledge to deliver excellence. You have a proven managerial experience, an entrepreneurial mindset, you are audacious, curious, positive, flexible, organized, and reliable with a passion about sharing your experience to develop and inspire your team. You have amazing communication and interpersonal skills while being results and client-driven to achieve excellence. What are we expecting from you? Reporting to the Retail Director, you will be responsible to steer the growth of your boutique in terms of sales, client satisfaction and team development, offering an outstanding in-store experience while embodying Maison values. To that extent you will: <ul> <li>Drive business - managing the team along with setting individual objectives and priorities, ensuring boutique targets are achieved notably in terms of sales and client satisfaction;</li> <li>Act as an ambassador - introducing the Maison universe, its history, creations and sources of inspirations, promoting the Maison across local communities;</li> <li>Offer a high level of service - driving customer service activities, making sure we offer an outstanding in-store experience;</li> <li>Develop the team - building a complementary team, coaching team members, following-up improvement, recruiting new profiles, nurturing the team's knowledge and its positive mindset;</li> <li>Run efficient and compliant in-store operations - supervising boutique operations and back-office activities, ensuring policies are respected, growing operational excellence.</li> </ul> More than a role . We recruit for a career! By joining Van Cleef & Arpels you will be part of a Maison where employee career development is at the heart of our ambition. Upon your arrival, you will be immersed in our enchanting world with trainings on our history, know-how and creations. The Recruitment Process Send your application online. If your profile matches our search, you will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team for an interview. Along the recruitment process you will meet the Retail Director, Managing Director, and HR Business Partner.

IZIL Beauty

Job Summary:Izil Beauty is a high-growth beauty brand that blends Moroccan beauty rituals with high-performance science. As part of an ambitious global expansion strategy, we are seeking a Commercial Director with a deep focus on business development to spearhead our growth into prestige retail doors in the Middle East, USA, and UK, while also building a robust regional and international distribution network for e-tailers.In addition, the Commercial Director will be responsible for the strategic development and operational rollout of izil's own flagship brick-and-mortar stores and spas, creating elevated brand experiences in key markets. This senior leadership role combines vision and execution &mdash; driving revenue growth, securing new market opportunities, and scaling the brand&rsquo;s presence globally.Key Responsibilities:A- Global Business Development &amp; Strategic Growth:&middot; Identify, develop, and open new prestige retail doors across key global markets (UAE, KSA, USA, UK), aligned with izil&rsquo;s brand positioning.&middot; Build and manage international distribution partnerships with leading e-tailers, selective beauty retailers, and curated concept stores.&middot; Forge and maintain strong relationships with buyers, distributors, and regional commercial agents to secure long-term growth.&middot; Lead market entry strategies including commercial frameworks, regulatory support, and local partner development.&middot; Represent izil at major international trade fairs and retail forums to increase visibility and secure premium placements.B- Flagship Store &amp; Spa Expansion:*Lead the planning, development, and execution of izil&rsquo;s stores and spas in key high-traffic locations.* Define the commercial strategy and customer journey across these physical environments to ensure brand consistency and strong performance.* Oversee site selection, lease negotiations, design, buildout, staffing, and opening schedules in collaboration with cross-functional teams.* Drive retail excellence through operations, merchandising, and service delivery standards.C- Revenue Ownership &amp; Commercial Strategy:* Develop and implement a robust commercial strategy to deliver profitable revenue growth across all physical and partner-led channels.*Own and track sales performance against revenue goals and margin objectives.* Monitor channel and partner performance, optimizing pricing, assortment, and promotional levers to maximize value.D - Team Leadership &amp; Collaboration:* Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing commercial team across retail development, distribution, and key account management, while taking a hands-on role in day-to-day operations.* Collaborate closely with marketing, digital and Supply chain teams to deliver on commercial goals and ensure successful channel alignment and launch initiatives.*Establish KPIs, dashboards, and performance tracking systems to measure and drive accountability across all channels.E- Market Insights &amp; Competitive Strategy* Monitor and respond to market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to refine go-to-market plans* Identify and capitalize on white-space opportunities to position Izil ahead of competitors.* Provide regular reporting to the CEO and board on revenue growth, profitability, and key initiatives.Qualifications:* 10+ years in commercial leadership, preferably in beauty, retail, or FMCG sectors.* Proven success driving profitable revenue growth, opening new sales channels in high-growth environments and successfully managing market expansions especially in the Middle East, USA, and UK.* Expertise in managing multi-channel strategies, including physical retail, and partnerships with retailers and etailers.* Experience in production environments, Retail and e-commerce logistics.* Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA preferred).*Fluent in English &amp; Arabic (French is a plus)* Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team development abilities.* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.* High integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive information.Key SKills:*A proactive, hands-on leader who thrives in both strategic planning and operational execution, with a results-oriented mindset and strong business acumen.* Exceptional leadership and strong negotiation and relationship management skills, with experience handling premium partners and retailers* Deep understanding of global prestige beauty markets* Exceptional analytical skills to drive data-informed decisions and measure performanceCompensation &amp; Benefits:* A leadership role at a fast-scaling beauty brand redefining self-care.* Strategic impact on a high-growth business with global ambitions.* Competitive salary based on experience.* Performance-based incentives.* Comprehensive benefits package.* Professional development opportunities.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentApplication Question(s):<ul><li>What is your Notice Period?</li><li>How many years of experience do you have in beauty, retail, or FMCG sectors?</li><li>What is your current Total salary ? </li><li>What is your expected salary?</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Dubai (Preferred)</li></ul>

Commercial Director

Beach Baker Property Recruitment

Beach Baker is proud to be exclusively partnering with a leading UK property consultancy to recruit an Associate Director-level Property Management Surveyor for their thriving Bristol office.This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior role, managing a prestigious retail portfolio for top-tier clients including institutional investors, funds, and property companies. Why This Role Stands Out<ul><li>Prestigious Portfolio - Work with some of the UK's most respected retail landlords.</li><li>Leadership - Take the lead on key accounts and mentor junior talent.</li><li>Career Acceleration - Clear path to promotion.</li><li>Hybrid Flexibility - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with flexible working.</li><li>Collaborative Culture - Join a sociable, supportive team that values innovation and integrity.</li></ul> What You'll Be Doing<ul><li>Portfolio Leadership - Manage a diverse mix of retail shopping centres and retail parks with a focus on service excellence.</li><li>Client Engagement - Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, tenants, and investors.</li><li>Financial Oversight - Lead on service charge budgeting, reconciliations, and reporting.</li><li>Team Development - Mentor and support junior surveyors to help them thrive.</li><li>Strategic Growth - Identify new business opportunities and contribute to the firm's expansion.</li></ul> What We're Looking For<ul><li>Ideally MRICS Qualified - With 10+ years in commercial property management.</li><li>Retail & Leisure Experience - Ideally with a strong background in these sectors.</li><li>Leadership Skills - Proven ability to guide and inspire teams.</li><li>Commercial Insight - A strategic thinker with a client-first mindset.</li><li>Excellent Communicator - Confident, articulate, and relationship-driven.</li></ul> What's in It for You?<ul><li>Salary: Up to £75,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus</li><li>Benefits: Private healthcare, enhanced pension, professional development support</li><li>Work Style: Hybrid working with a modern, centrally located Bristol office</li><li>Culture: Inclusive, ambitious, and people-focused</li></ul> Let's TalkNo CV? No problem - let's start with a conversation.Contact Rupert Stuart-Baker at Beach Baker: Or visit for more roles - many of our best opportunities aren't advertised online.

Associate Director - Prestigious Retail Portfolio

Rawaj - Human Capital Management

<div>We are seeking a dedicated and meticulous Strategy &amp; Business Development Director for a prominent and leading retail company in Saudi Arabia, renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation.
The Strategy &amp; Business Development Director will lead the design, structuring, and articulation of corporate and business strategies by identifying growth opportunities, evaluating strategic options, and supporting long-term value creation. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, market intelligence, business modeling, and executive-level advisory, ensuring the company&rsquo;s strategic agenda is clear, coherent, and data-driven.
Work location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Accountabilities</h2><ul><li>
Lead the development of corporate and business-level strategies, including long-term growth roadmaps and strategic priorities.</li><li>
Identify, assess, and structure strategic growth opportunities across products, brands, channels, and markets.</li><li>
Conduct deep market, consumer, and competitive analyses to inform strategic decisions related to expansion, portfolio optimization, and positioning.</li><li>
Design and recommend strategic initiatives to enhance commercial performance, operational effectiveness, and customer value without direct involvement in execution.</li><li>
Act as a strategic partner to Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Product teams by providing direction, frameworks, and strategic guidance, while execution remains with respective functions.</li><li>
Provide strategic input and insights for new product, brand, and category development based on trends, data, and market intelligence.</li><li>
Evaluate opportunities related to market entry, store expansion, partnerships, acquisitions, and new business models at a strategic level.</li><li>
Develop business cases, financial models, and scenario analyses to support investment and transformation decisions.</li><li>
Lead cross-functional strategic studies and planning exercises, ensuring alignment at leadership level without managing day-to-day project execution.</li><li>
Track strategic KPIs and outcomes, delivering insightful recommendations to executive leadership and board-level stakeholders.</li><li>
Prepare high-quality strategy decks, reports, and presentations for senior management and key decision-makers.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience</h2>
We are Looking for: 
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Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Marketing, Finance, or a related field</li><li>
MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is strongly preferred</li><li>
10&ndash;15 years of experience in strategy, corporate development, business planning, or advisory-focused leadership roles</li><li>
Proven track record in strategy formulation, strategic planning, and business evaluation (rather than hands-on execution)</li><li>
Prior exposure to retail, luxury, beauty, or fragrance sectors is highly preferred</li><li>
Strong analytical, conceptual, and financial modeling capabilities</li><li>
Exceptional communication, storytelling, and executive stakeholder management skills</li><li>
Experience in GCC markets, particularly Saudi Arabia, is preferred</li></ul></div>

Strategy & Business Development Director - Retail | Saudi Arabia

Apex Property Recruitment

Director - Retail & Leisure - London £attractive + bonus + equity options Our client is a specialist property consultancy operating at the forefront of London's regeneration. For over 16 years they have helped shape new neighbourhoods such as Shoreditch, Hounslow, Stratford and Elephant & Castle by curating the right brands, operators and businesses to transform ground-floor space into thriving destinations. Their clients include listed housebuilders, local authorities, property companies and global funds. They are known for combining creative flair with commercial precision, delivering strategies that attract tenants, unlock value and bring new life to London's evolving mixed-use landscapes. Alongside their core advisory, retail agency and investment work, they have built deep expertise in the sale of long-leasehold and mixed-use investment assets. Their established relationships with specialist purchasers and investors give them exceptional insight into the market and its drivers. Because they manage both the occupational marketing and the investment disposal, they understand how occupiers, values and deal structures interact, giving buyers and sellers greater confidence throughout the process. They have also launched a residential investment arm focused on acquiring and selling blocks of residential units. This division leverages long-standing relationships, providing wider market coverage and a growing pipeline of opportunities across London and the Southeast. The Role - A One-of-a-Kind Opportunity This is a rare opportunity to take the reins of an established London agency practice and make it your own. We are seeking a successor to lead othe Retail and Leisure team, someone with the drive, acumen and leadership to shape the next chapter of growth. You will: o Work closely with the Founder initially, gaining a deep understanding of the business, client base and strategic approach. o Progressively assume full responsibility for the agency practice, developing its focus, structure and delivery model. o Lead and mentor a junior team member, supported by a capable remote back-office team, with scope to grow the team further as the business expands. This role offers a direct pathway to partnership, with performance-linked equity opportunities that grow in line with results and business performance. Core Responsibilities Transactions Market and dispose of high-profile retail, leisure, F&B and workspace opportunities across London. Deliver both leasing and investment sales, leasing up vacant space and selling investments with the occupational knowledge that specialist buyers value. Manage client relationships where assets are sold either fully let or in shell and core condition, depending on strategy. Lead new business generation and secure fresh instructions. Manage acquisitions and new store searches for operators ranging from independents to international brands. Advisory Provide development consultancy on major mixed-use regeneration projects, including advice on ERVs, tenant mix, local market dynamics, pipeline and value creation. Support clients with commercial input at all stages of planning, design and delivery. Leadership Transition alongside the Founder into full leadership of the agency practice. Drive business development, secure new mandates and expand the client base. Manage and grow the existing junior and remote support team. Build and mentor a future agency team under your leadership. Play an active role in the company's strategic direction and long-term growth plan. Who We're Looking For Established agency professional with a proven background in London's retail, leisure or mixed-use markets and the ambition to lead and grow a practice. Strong knowledge of London's sub-markets and regeneration landscape. Proven track record in leasing, sales or acquisitions. Commercially astute, strategic and results-focused. Natural leader with confidence to manage and motivate a team. Excellent communicator and relationship builder across both operator and institutional client audiences. Entrepreneurial mindset with initiative, creativity and commercial flair. Ideal for someone ready to step up from a niche agency practice or transition from corporate life into an entrepreneurial environment with genuine autonomy and ownership. What We Offer Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience Performance-linked equity and shareholding structure tied to clear growth milestones 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Supportive, entrepreneurial working culture Annual summer and Christmas events

Director - Retail & Leisure

Laduree by French Spirit

Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly experienced Retail Manager to lead strategic and day-to-day operations across our retail network in Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for optimizing store performance, ensuring operational excellence, and driving alignment with the company&rsquo;s commercial objectives across all locations.Note: Only candidates residing in KSA with relevant retail management experience will be considered.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead and oversee all retail operations across 55&ndash;60 stores to ensure operational efficiency, consistency, and achievement of sales and profitability targets.</li><li>Review financial performance and P&amp;L reports to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures.</li><li>Collaborate with the Brand Merchandise Manager to optimize store layouts, stock levels, and visual merchandising standards in line with brand guidelines.</li><li>Drive execution of retail initiatives, promotions, and marketing campaigns to enhance overall store performance.</li><li>Develop, mentor, and coach store leadership teams to strengthen operational capabilities and ensure succession readiness.</li><li>Ensure effective implementation of company policies, processes, and performance standards across all retail locations.</li><li>Manage budgets, manpower planning, and operational scheduling to support business objectives and maximize efficiency.</li><li>Establish and monitor stock control and loss prevention measures, ensuring compliance with company procedures and achieving inventory targets.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Fashion Retail, Retail Management, or Business Management.</li><li>10&ndash;12 years of progressive retail experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing multi-location operations, preferably within the GCC.</li><li>Proven experience in managing large-scale retail networks and achieving commercial objectives.</li></ul>Skills &amp; Competencies<ul><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and presentation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li><li>Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach to operational problem-solving and execution.</li><li>Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness with a focus on driving sales performance and profitability.</li><li>Innovative, forward-thinking, and committed to continuous improvement.</li></ul>Why Join UsIf you are an experienced retail professional passionate about operational excellence and leading high-performing teams, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on a growing retail network in Saudi Arabia.Job Type: Full-time

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