Head of Retail

Key Details

Job Type: Head of Retail
Location: Midlands
Salary: £120,000 - £130,000 + Car + Benefits
Feature: Major Home Enhancement Retailer

Description

Head of Retail

Midlands Based

£120,000 - £130,000 + Car + Benefits

Venture Recruitment have been retained to source a highly motivated and experienced Head of Retail to lead this exciting, transformational retail and distribution business. As the Head of Retail, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of retail operations, driving sales, managing teams, and ensuring exceptional customer experiences within the retail / trade sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background as a Head of Retail or Divisional Manager, a passion for home improvement / big ticket products, and the ability to lead and inspire a diverse team.

About the role:

Strategic Leadership:

Develop and implement retail strategies to drive sales growth and achieve targets.

Analyse market trends and customer preferences to identify opportunities for business expansion.

Collaborate with senior management to set goals, budgets, and timelines.

Operational Management:

Oversee day-to-day retail operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to company policies.

Monitor inventory levels, manage stock, and optimize product assortment.

Implement effective visual merchandising strategies to maximize product visibility and appeal.

Team Leadership and Development:

Recruit, develop and mentor an experienced area manager team to deliver exceptional results at store level.

Provide guidance and support to your team, fostering a positive work environment.

Conduct performance reviews and implement strategies for team improvement.

Sales and Customer Experience:

Drive sales initiatives, promotional activities, and marketing campaigns to drive sales.

Ensure a high standard of customer service and resolve escalated customer issues.

Implement strategies to enhance the overall customer shopping experience.

Financial Management:

Monitor and analyse sales performance, costs, and profitability.

Develop and manage retail budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations.

Identify opportunities for both cost savings and sales growth.

Vendor and Supplier Relations:

Maintain relationships with vendors and negotiate favourable terms for products.

Evaluate supplier performance and seek opportunities for product improvement.

About You:

Proven experience of managing Regional / Area teams at Head of Retail / Retail Director level

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team of Area Managers

The ability to operate strategically whilst ensuring operational control.

Results-focused and executing with a hands-on leadership style.

Strong analytical and quantitative skills, and the ability to analyse financial results.

 A self-starter who enjoys juggling multiple issues at one time and has the ability to organise and direct diverse activities in a changing environment, often under time pressure.

 Well-developed leadership skills, strong analytical thinking, a hands-on approach, and the drive to make things happen.

 Able to provide organisational as well as individual direction, mentoring, and professional development for teams.

 Exceptional people-manager who can identify talent, develop, and mentor people.

A team player, able to work effectively across an organisation and wider leadership team.

A robust personality – Prepared to make hard decisions when needed - including those involving people and standards.

About Us:

This role is being handled by Venture Recruitment, a specialist retail & trade recruitment consultancy covering the whole of the UK.

Working in partnership with Venture Recruitment will mean working with experienced sector specialists committed to ensuring a first class service. We work with some of the UK’s biggest and most progressive retailers. Please call us to find out how we can support you with your next career move.