Retail Director Outlets Europe

JOB DESCRIPTION

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co. you can be yourself and be part of something bigger. Were a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit and your future.

About the job

As Retail Director Outlets Europe youll take the lead in driving the strategic direction operational excellence and profitable growth of Levi Strausss outlet business across the region. Youll oversee key European functions including outlet marketing activations and visual merchandising while also guiding a wider network of district managers through dotted-line leadership. Reporting to the VP Retail Europe your role will ensure our outlet strategy is aligned with brand positioning financial goals and cross-functional priorities all with the aim of elevating the consumer experience and accelerating growth across our European outlet stores.

What youll be doing

• Own and lead the outlet channel strategy and execution for Levi Strauss across Europe

• Oversee Marketing Activation Specialists the Head of Visual Merchandising and key functional support teams

• Drive P&L ownership and deliver strong financial performance across European outlets

• Collaborate with merchandising planning store operations HR and finance to align on seasonal and long-term plans

• Ensure outlet-specific brand integrity through consistent visual merchandising marketing execution and customer engagement strategies

• Champion consumer-first thinking while optimizing channel economics and operational excellence

• Lead change management initiatives focused on evolving store formats digital integration and omnichannel readiness

• Develop mentor and retain a high-performing team with clear succession planning

• Act as a key stakeholder in strategic initiatives including new outlet openings relocations and remodels

• Foster a culture of agility and responsiveness to drive accelerated business growth and store profitability

• Build strong communication channels with key business partners across European markets

About you

Work experience

• You bring 10 years of progressive experience in retail leadership with significant exposure to outlet formats

• Youve successfully led multi-country operations within a matrixed organisation

• You have a proven track record of owning P&Ls and consistently delivering strong financial results

• Youve managed both direct and dotted-line teams in complex cross-functional environments

• You have broad experience across retail merchandising planning operations marketing visual merchandising and consumer engagement

Education

• You have a bachelors degree in Business Administration Retail Management Marketing or a related field. A masters degree (MBA or equivalent) is a strong plus

Leadership style and functional expertise

• Youre a strategic commercially minded leader with a strong drive for action and a collaborative approach.

• You lead with empathy and a coaching style developing high-performing culturally agile teams. Resilient and decisive you thrive in complexity and are passionate about delivering seamless consumer-first experiences.

• You bring deep knowledge of retail operations and outlet-specific dynamics backed by strong financial acumen and performance management skills.

• Youre experienced in managing large-scale budgets navigating European market nuances and leading retail transformation omnichannel integration and store optimization.

• Youre also a confident communicator fluent in English (written and spoken) and skilled at engaging stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies.

Location & travel

• Youll be located at our new Brussels Head Office

• This role requires approximately 60% travel

LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures backgrounds and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.

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