Regional Retail Manager - South Germany and Austria - Global Fashion Lifestyle Brand

Mode Search is currently partnered with a globally recognised footwear and lifestyle brand with a strong heritage and an established retail footprint across Europe. Known for its distinctive identity and values‑led culture.

As part of this journey, they are looking to appoint a Retail Regional Manager to lead and develop their store portfolio across South Germany and Austria.

This is a highly visible, field‑based leadership role, responsible for driving commercial performance, operational excellence and people development across a multi‑site retail region. You will report directly to the EMEA Retail Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence, ensuring brand standards, compliance and retail best practice across all locations
• Oversee full‑price stores and outlet locations across South Germany and Austria
• Lead, coach and develop Store Managers, embedding a high‑performance culture aligned with brand values
• Own regional commercial performance including P&L, payroll, budgets and stock control
• Act as a strategic partner to Store Managers, supporting trading, forecasting and customer experience improvement
• Champion succession planning, talent development and engagement across the region
• Collaborate closely with Head Office teams across marketing, VM, merchandising, finance and supply chain
• Act as the key communication link between stores and the EMEA leadership team, sharing insight, performance updates and feedback
• Support new store initiatives, local activations and continuous improvement projects across the region

Requirements

• Proven experience in regional or country retail management, overseeing 10+ stores over a sustained period
• Background within commercial fashion, lifestyle or apparel brands
• Strong commercial acumen with hands‑on experience managing turnover, profitability and store performance
• Confident people leader with a track record of developing Store Managers and building high‑performing teams
• Comfortable operating in a field‑based role, with flexibility to travel weekly across South Germany and Austria
• Analytical and strategic mindset, with the ability to translate data into clear actions
• Strong communicator, able to influence at all levels and operate effectively within a matrix organisation
• Bonus: 25% performance‑based bonus (paid annually in April)
• Travel: All car and plane travel fully expensed (no car allowance)
• Working pattern: Tuesday–Friday field‑based in stores, Monday remote (home or store office)