The Brief
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and credible senior retail leader to take ownership of a significant retail region across the North West UK and surrounding areas.
We are actively open to relocation candidates for this role and welcome applications from experienced retail leaders who may not currently be based in-region but are open to a new opportunity and relocation. You will need to relocate for the role if you are note already living in the North West.
This is a pivotal leadership role within a high-performing retail organisation, ideal for someone with a proven track record of delivering multi-site retail performance, commercial growth, and operational excellence at scale. As Regional Head of Retail Sales, you will report directly to the Retail Director and sit on the Sales Leadership Team, playing a key role in shaping regional strategy and contributing significantly to overall business performance.
The Role
You will lead a large, multi-site retail region, taking full accountability for sales, profit, and operational performance. You will inspire and develop a team of regional managers, ensuring consistent delivery of exceptional customer experience and strong commercial outcomes.
This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on commercial ownership, requiring strong analytical capability, people leadership, and the ability to influence across a complex retail structure.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial & Strategic Leadership
Drive regional revenue, profit, and KPI performance through data-led decision making
Develop and execute regional trading strategies aligned to business objectives
Own full regional P&L accountability, including payroll, productivity, and cost control
Identify and deliver opportunities to improve performance through refits, relocations, and optimisations
Leadership & People Development
Lead, coach, and develop a team of regional managers
Build strong succession pipelines and develop high-potential talent
Create a high-performance, accountable, customer-focused culture
Inspire teams to consistently deliver strong commercial and service results
Operational Excellence
Ensure consistent execution of operational standards across the region
Partner effectively with Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Training, and HR teams
Drive continuous improvement across processes, performance, and customer experience
About You
You will be:
A highly experienced senior retail leader (Head of / Regional Director / equivalent)
Proven in leading multi-site retail operations and regional leadership teams
Strong in commercial analysis, KPI delivery, and P&L ownership
Experienced in high street retail, fashion, jewellery, accessories, or beauty
A confident and credible people leader with strong coaching capability
Entrepreneurial, resilient, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment
A strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
Open to relocation and regional travel where required
The Offer
Competitive salary of £110,000 + bonus + benefits
Generous performance-related bonus scheme
Hybrid working model with flexibility
Comprehensive benefits including staff discount and wellness support
Career development within a globally recognised, award-winning retail business
Why This Role?
This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-impact retail region, shape commercial strategy, and directly influence the future performance of a major retail business at scale.
We welcome applications from experienced retail leaders who are open to relocation for the right opportunity.
Regional Head of Retail | £110,000 +Benefits | Relocation
BH35676
Salary description
£110000.00 - £110000.00 per year
