Retail Director Direct message the job poster from CELINE Talent & Influence Maven | Architect of Connections | Protector of Empowerment & Transformation | Leading Teams with Fire & Grace. POSITION: Retail Director, Australia CELINE, founded in 1945 by Céline Vipiana, is an iconic French Leather-Goods, Fashion & Couture House belonging to the LVMH Group. To have a chance of joining CELINE, you must thrive as a team player in a fast-paced environment amongst passionate, agile, and authentic people. YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT Reporting to the General Manager, SEAO, this leadership role will be responsible for driving brand performance and managing all retail and operational initiatives in South-east Asia. The Retail Director will focus on building and leading the retail function of CELINE, to ensure that the retail stores provide a holistic client experience and meet/exceed business targets. Your impact BRAND Act as brand ambassador, actively promote the brand in the local markets Propose and effectively implement local marketing, customer relation/VIP strategies to drive a positive exposure to the brand image Nurture relationship with business community and competition Build brand visibility towards new and existing customers through partnership with clienteling on strategies and initiatives BUSINESS Accountable for all store performance including improving operating efficiency, clienteling excellence, in-store sales and margin improvements Analyze business performance and identify growth opportunities through retail insights on competition, tourism and consumer trends Develop and implement commercial action plan to grow the business e.g., targeting clientele categories, incentive programs, store openings/relocations and closures if necessary Liaise with merchandising on buys; provide feedback and communication for product development and assortment Partner Clienteling & Loyalty Manager on Clienteling strategies and initiatives Ensure efficient reporting and presents the ability to present performance analytics, forecasting and budgeting Participate in lease discussions and negotiations with landlords TEAM Communicate vision, strategy and clear directions to retail team Ensure adequate staffing through recruitment, rotation, mobility, training and development in collaboration with the HR team. Build and foster a positive, engaging selling culture of high performers through continuous coaching and regular feedback sessions Support store leaders in developing staffing strategies and drive development plans for store teams Collaborate with Retail Training to ensure proper training on products, customer service and selling skills OPERATIONS Ensure standards of housekeeping and merchandising are always well maintained Plan and take necessary steps to have optimum stock levels, appropriate merchandise mix and correct inventory control; maintain inventory discrepancies at the lowest possible level. Implement and support all safety and security measures Investigate and report on any occurrence outside normal events keys for success 12 to 15 years of relevant experience, with a strong background in retail management & operations Strong leadership with the ability to develop, motivate and influence Excellent understanding of the Luxury Sector ideally across Oceania Strong understanding of Retail landscape amongst competitors Strong Client centric mind and clienteling ability Well versed with Retail operational topics Strong business acumen, analytical and results driven Strong collaboration skills and ability to work cross department and stakeholders Strong organization and communication skills Interstate travel and occasional international is required COMPETENCES Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to embrace change Creativity and innovative mindset Drive for business excellence People-centric performance management OUR COMMITMENT CELINE is an equal opportunity employer. We want to offer an inclusive environment of mutual respect where we welcome diversity and all our employees feel included, developed, and heard. We are committed to the prevention of all discrimination, providing equal opportunities to all applicants irrespective of gender, gender expression, disability, origin, background, religious beliefs or sexual orientation or any other basis protected by law. CELINE recruits and recognizes all types of talent and singularities. Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Sales, Business Development, and Management Industries Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CELINE by 2x Get notified about new Retail Director jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. 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