At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate in retail strategy across Central and South Europe.
- Company: Join COS, a brand known for quality and modern design.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, discounts, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and collaboration.
- Why this job: Shape the future of retail while driving sustainable growth.
- Qualifications: Proven executive experience in multi-market retail environments.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
COS is a brand for the modern wardrobe, built on exceptional quality, lasting design and a commitment to craftsmanship and innovation. We are seeking an experienced retail leader to join us as a Senior Retail Director / Vice President of Retail (internally titled Regional Head of Sales). This high-impact executive role oversees a significant European retail portfolio, managing flagship and key market stores across Central and South Europe.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic and Commercial Leadership
- Define and deliver the strategic direction for the European retail business, balancing immediate results with long-term, sustainable growth.
- Maintain a clear, data-informed view of performance across all markets, identifying opportunities to drive productivity, optimise stock and strengthen overall profitability.
- Partner closely on the evolution of the store portfolio, including new openings, relocations and refurbishments, ensuring relevance and consistency across markets.
- Lead with insight, using key commercial metrics to inform decisions and drive focused, effective action.
- Service and Operational Excellence
- Champion a service-led culture, elevating the in-store experience and positioning COS as a benchmark for thoughtful, premium retail.
- Drive operational excellence across markets, ensuring efficiency, consistency and adaptability within local frameworks.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across Merchandising, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance and HR to deliver aligned, end-to-end plans.
- Work in partnership with merchandising and global operations to optimise stock flow, localise assortments and strengthen the omnichannel customer experience.
- Leadership and Organisational Development
- Shape the structure and capabilities of the European retail organisation, ensuring the right talent and ways of working are in place to deliver on strategic ambitions.
- Lead, coach and develop senior retail leaders, building a strong and future-focused talent pipeline.
- Contribute as a core member of the European Leadership Team, ensuring retail insights inform broader business decisions.
- Champion COS values, fostering an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing culture across all markets.
Qualifications
- Executive experience – proven experience leading large-scale, multi-market retail environments, full accountability for performance across flagship and key locations.
- Strategic perspective – shapes clear, long-term direction, with a considered approach to navigating complexity and driving sustainable growth.
- Commercial insight – strong analytical thinking to understand performance, identify opportunities and translate insight into focused, effective action.
- Leadership – leads with clarity and purpose, building and developing high-performing, collaborative teams.
- Service focus – champions a thoughtful, elevated customer experience, creating service-led retail environments.
- Financial expertise – demonstrates a strong understanding of commercial and financial drivers, using data to inform decisions and outcomes.
- Collaboration – works seamlessly across functions, building strong partnerships to achieve shared goals.
- Values alignment – reflects COS values through an open mindset, a progressive approach and a commitment to continuous improvement and empowering others.
Additional Information
- Full-time permanent contract based at our regional office in London.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday
- Discounts on everyday brands and leisure activities
- Retail Trust membership
- Pension scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- 25% staff discount on all H&M Group brands, both in-store and online
- Inclusion in the H&M Incentive Program (HIP)
Inclusion & Diversity
At COS we are determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Diversity in all forms is considered in our recruitment process, aiming to bring together a variety of people who share and combine knowledge, experience, and ideas.
Brand Description
COS offers a wardrobe of ready-to-wear and accessories rooted in exceptional quality and lasting design. The brand has an elevated aesthetic that embodies luxury with an emphasis on craftsmanship, innovation and compelling fashion movements.
Job Location
London, United Kingdom – Regional Office. Close collaboration across departments requires office presence approximately four days per week.
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COS is an exceptional employer that champions a service-led culture and prioritises employee development, making it an ideal workplace for those seeking meaningful careers in retail leadership. With a commitment to inclusivity and collaboration, employees benefit from a supportive environment that fosters growth, alongside attractive perks such as generous holiday allowances, discounts across H&M Group brands, and a strong focus on work-life balance in the vibrant city of London.
