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Senior Director

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A global apparel company is looking for a Senior Director/Director, Full Price Retail. The selected candidate will lead all aspects of full-price retail operations, driving profitability, operational excellence, and team development across store locations.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute business plans for full-price retail stores, including revenue, inventory, staffing, SG&A, and EBIT
  • Analyse monthly and annual sales, forecasts, and budgets to identify issues and maximise performance
  • Oversee strategic retail portfolio initiatives, including new stores, renovations, and relocations
  • Implement marketing, CRM, and promotional strategies to drive conversion and customer loyalty
  • Ensure stores maintain brand image, visual standards, and operational procedures
  • Manage recruitment, training, development, and performance of retail staff
  • Collaborate with Finance, Planning, Merchandising, and VM teams on sales, inventory, and allocation
  • Provide leadership and direction to the Retail Operations management team to achieve KPIs and staff engagement

Requirements:

  • More than 10 years of management experience in the retail industry
  • Experience in retail operations, team management, and cross-functional collaboration
  • Proficient in retail strategy, business planning, and marketing methodologies
  • Ability and willingness to travel

About the Company:

An international apparel company that commands a number of powerful brands, this company markets its clothing in countries in all corners of the world. With brands that are instantly recognisable in shopping spaces across the globe, this organisation continues to be a market leader.

Keywords:

小売, 店舗運営, 販売戦略, スタッフ育成, ビジュアルマーチャンダイジング, 財務分析, マーケティング, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 3LNCGI

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Retail

Focus: Retail Manager

Industry: Fashion

Salary: Negotiable based on experience

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Director

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 3LNCGI-30233A4D

Date posted: 24 April 2026

Consultant: Marina Nakamura