Head of Retail - South

Head of Retail - South of England

Discount Fashion Brand
Location: South of England (Regional role with regular travel)
Reporting to: Retail Director

The Role
We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Head of Retail to lead and grow our store estate across the South of England. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for sales performance, operational excellence, people development, and brand standards across a large, multi-site retail portfolio.
You will play a critical role in driving profitability in a high-volume, value-led fashion environment, ensuring our stores deliver outstanding results while remaining true to our customer promise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and develop a large regional retail management team

• Own full regional P&L, delivering sales growth and cost control

• Drive consistent execution of retail standards, VM, and operational processes

• Translate company strategy into clear regional action plans

• Maximise store performance through effective people planning, coaching, and succession

• Partner closely with Buying, Merchandising, HR, and Supply Chain teams

• Ensure excellent customer experience across all stores

• Lead change initiatives and support new store openings and refits

• Maintain strong compliance with all health, safety, and legal requirements

About You

• Proven experience in a senior retail leadership role (Head of Retail / Regional Director / Senior Regional Manager)

• Background in discount, value, or high-volume fashion retail (essential)

• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving sales and margin

• Confident people leader who builds high-performing teams

• Hands-on, pragmatic, and comfortable working at pace

• Data-driven, with the ability to turn insight into action

• Flexible to travel extensively across the South of England

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus package

• Car allowance

• Generous staff discount

• Opportunity to shape and influence a growing retail brand

• Fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture with real progression opportunities

How to Apply
If you are a results-focused retail leader with a passion for value fashion and team development, we would love to hear from you.

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