Head of Retail ANZ. Executive Retail Leadership role – global brand.

Location: Sydney

Type: Permanent / Full Time

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A leading global beauty retailer is seeking an accomplished Head of Retail ANZ to drive growth, elevate customer experience, and lead an empowered, high-performing retail team across Australia and New Zealand.

Reporting to the General Manager ANZ, this Director-level position will take full ownership of the region’s retail store network, delivering commercial targets, building customer loyalty, and inspiring a strong culture of performance and innovation. This role plays a pivotal part in the strategic direction, expansion, and operational excellence of the ANZ business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead all aspects of the retail store network, with full accountability for sales, profitability, and client satisfaction
  • Drive the implementation of client-first strategies to increase conversion and loyalty across the store footprint
  • Coach and develop District Managers and in-store teams to achieve operational and performance excellence
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, merchandising, operations, finance, and HR to drive business results
  • Champion succession planning, talent development, and training to build an engaged and high-performing workforce
  • Ensure consistency in store operations, visual merchandising, and brand presentation aligned with regional guidelines
  • Oversee retail budgets and store P&Ls, focusing on payroll efficiency and investment in client experience
  • Play a key leadership role in network growth and new store openings across the region

Candidate Profile:

  • Over 10 years of progressive leadership experience in multi-site retail, ideally within a customer-centric, high-volume environment in multi-branded beauty / fashion retail preferred.
  • A commercially driven mindset with a strong understanding of financial metrics and business planning
  • Proven ability to lead large and diverse teams through change, growth, and high performance
  • Deep understanding of the retail client journey, with a passion for delivering best-in-class service and experience
  • A strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving business and brings agility, resilience, and innovation
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills with the ability to lead across functions and markets

Why Join:

  • Be part of a purpose-led, inclusive and empowering retail culture
  • Take on a senior leadership role with true impact across ANZ
  • Opportunities for regional collaboration, learning and long-term growth
  • Lead in a business where authenticity, creativity, and customer passion drive success

This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary retail leader to shape the future of ANZ retail. Apply now to take your place in a global success story.

For any further queries, please contact Amelia Hennessy on 0415 583 898 quoting the job title and reference number RCC3945786. 
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