UK & Ireland Head of Luxury Retail

Shiseido; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty company is looking for a Head of Retail UK&I to shape and drive the retail strategy across its brand portfolio. This critical role involves elevating customer experiences and strengthening brand equity through effective leadership. Responsibilities include defining the retail growth strategy, managing senior retail teams, and collaborating on recruitment and development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven senior retail leadership experience, particularly in luxury sectors, and a strong commercial acumen. This is a permanent position based in Greater London, requiring regular travel across the region.

Benefits

Generous product allocation & discount

Enhanced time off through 26 days holiday

Enhanced pension offering and life assurance

Annual bonus scheme based on performance

Flexible work patterns

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior retail leadership role, preferably within luxury beauty.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving sales growth.
• Experience leading multi-layered field teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute retail growth strategy across UK & Ireland.
• Lead and coach senior retail leads to create effective sales strategies.
• Collaborate with HR to develop recruitment and performance review processes.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Data analysis

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Customer-centric mindset

Education

Experience in luxury beauty or premium retail

Job description

A leading beauty company is looking for a Head of Retail UK&I to shape and drive the retail strategy across its brand portfolio. This critical role involves elevating customer experiences and strengthening brand equity through effective leadership. Responsibilities include defining the retail growth strategy, managing senior retail teams, and collaborating on recruitment and development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven senior retail leadership experience, particularly in luxury sectors, and a strong commercial acumen. This is a permanent position based in Greater London, requiring regular travel across the region.