Regional Director - Stores, UK & Ireland

  • Full-time

Company Description

The Regional Director serves as the strategic and operational leader for stores across multiple countries in the EMEA region. They are responsible for the defining and delivering the regional stores strategy for their group of countries leveraging critical consumer and market insights. This strategy serves as a foundation for implementing initiatives tailored to each country, aimed at achieving sales and productivity goals.  

They lead and develop a diverse, multi layered stores team, fostering an exceptional in-store consumer experience that drives measurable results. They are responsible for leadership and execution of all store management, talent management, operational processes, and business deliverables.  The role reports to the VP, Retail - EMEA.

Work Schedule:

Regional Directors are required to work five days per week.  They also may have to work additional hours or days during peak holiday periods and some weekends throughout the year.  Travel is required for the role.  

What Will You Be Doing?

  • Influences and defines stores strategy bringing country specific consumer and marketplace insights 
  • Serve as a pace setter for the focus market stores strategy, establishing benchmarks and best practices
  • Actively participate in regional decision making during weekly selling and MBR meetings, providing valuable insights on consumer behavior and trends,  product performance and store operations. 
  • Recommends fleet management actions as part of the fleet review process (including CAPEX management choices)
  • Accountable to implement strategic initiatives to ensure a friendly, fast and easy elevated shopping experience for customers
  • Drive and own store level performance including sales and productivity targets, through retail operational excellence by brand in partnership with key functions such as Store Operations, Location Planning, Supply Chain H&S and AP 
  • Oversee workforce allocation to meet targets effectively, managing payroll within store budgets 
  • Manage and analyze retail KPIs, maintaining a relentless focus on operational excellence within store operations
  • Lead, inspire and develop a diverse and empowered multi layered stores leadership team 
  • Cultivate a high-performance team culture, actively developing diverse and empowered talent to ensure a robust pipeline for future growth

What Do You Need To Bring?

  • 10+ years retail experience leading multi layered large teams. Senior level managerial experience expected   
  • Business-minded with the ability to drive results 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
  • Time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task  
  • Proven expertise in delivering stand out store experiences and customer service leveraging retail best practices 
  • Pro-actively identifies opportunities for growth and improvement, is always curious and pushing boundaries
  • Ability to identify talent, develop others, succession plan and promote candidates based on results 
  • Proven expertise in motivating, influencing and inspiring their team, stakeholders and functional partners 
  • Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills 
  • Ability to work independently with autonomy 
  • Business KPIs - Sales, Comps, AUR, ATV, Conversion, Omni-channel  
  • People – Staffing, Retention, Performance management, Talent management 
  • Qualitative – Secret shop, Store experience, Internal audit 
  • Expense - Asset protection, Payroll, Relocation, Compliance 
  • Presentation - Floorset completion, Replenishment, Visual standards 

Our Company 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally-led, omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.  

Our Values 

Our corporate purpose of being here for you on the journey to being and becoming who you are, fuels our customer-led brands and our global associates. We lead with this purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign. In addition to equitable compensation and benefit offerings, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, we offer a range of educational and engagement opportunities, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.  

What You'll Get

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward

  • Incentive bonus program
  • Annual companywide review process
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Associate assistance program
  • Paid parental and adoption leave
  • Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
  • Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
  • Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
  • Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)
  • Seven associate wellness half days per year
  • Merchandise discount on all of our brands
  • Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
  • Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
  • Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

Additional Information

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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