38 Retail Director jobs in the United Kingdom

International Retail Director

Location: London

Sector: Consumer Electronics

Excellent base salary + 20% Bonus + Equity + Benefits

Description:

Zachary Daniels are delighted to be supporting this award-winning global business in the appointment of a dynamic International Retail Director.

As an experienced and dynamic International Retail Director your role will be to spearhead the growth and expansion of.

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At Oura, our mission is to empower every person to own their inner potential. With our award-winning Oura Ring and app, we help over 2.5 million people turn insights about sleep, activity, and readiness into healthier, more balanced lives. We believe that starts from within — by creating a culture where our team feels supported, included, and inspired to do their best work. Our values guide how we show up for each other and our community every day.

For us, empowering the world starts with living our values and empowering our team. As a quickly growing company focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives, we work to promote work-life balance and ensure that our team members have what they need to do their best work — both in and out of the office. 

We're seeking an experienced and dynamic International Retail Director to spearhead the growth and expansion of our retail business across key international markets. This pivotal role will be responsible for managing existing strategic retail relationships and identifying new opportunities to significantly expand our presence and revenue outside of North America. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and have a proven track record of scaling consumer goods businesses internationally, we want to hear from you.

• Manage and cultivate existing strategic retail partnerships in international markets, ensuring strong performance and mutual growth.
• Identify and develop new retail opportunities to expand our international retail footprint, driving significant revenue growth.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including FP&A, Supply Chain, Accounting, Demand Planning/Forecasting, IT, and MX to ensure seamless execution and support for retail initiatives.
• Oversee demand planning and forecast accuracy, playing a crucial role in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to optimize inventory and sales.
• Represent the brand with excellence, clearly articulating our company's value proposition and vision to international partners and the market.
• Drive financial performance, with a strong understanding of retail KPIs such as sell-in, sell-through, margin structure, and distributor fees.
• Negotiate strong terms and agreements with international retail partners, leveraging our brand's growing market position.
• Lead with a "player-coach" mindset, both setting the strategic direction and actively executing initiatives, especially in the initial stages with limited resources.
• Communicate effectively with the executive team, providing clear updates on strategy, results, and performance.
• Build and scale internal processes and retail capabilities to support hyper-growth in international markets.
  

• Extensive experience scaling consumer goods businesses internationally, with a strong preference for consumer electronics or hardware.
• Proven track record of selling consumer hardware; candidates with only SaaS sales experience will not be a fit.
• Deep market knowledge of the international consumer retail landscape.
• Established relationships with international retailers, distributors, third-party partners, agencies, and merchandising/display companies within the retail vertical.
• Experience working with distributors, contractors, and agencies to achieve retail objectives.
• Experience working with retailers in multiple countries, particularly across EMEA and APAC regions.
• Exceptional negotiation skills with a history of securing favorable terms.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset coupled with a hands-on approach to execution.
• Ability to operate with autonomy and demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage financial planning and budgeting, with a keen understanding of retail-specific KPIs.
• A good understanding of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process is crucial.
• Effective communicator capable of articulating company strategy, results, and performance to executive leadership.
• Strong understanding of Amazon and its operational functions is highly desired.
• 12+ cumulative years of experience, with 2-4 years in a similar leadership role and capacity.
• Proficiency with EDI, general business tools (e.g., Microsoft Suite, Google Suite), and an understanding of retailer-specific reporting tools and terminology.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

At Oura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Oura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health and add to our benefits!

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• An Oura Ring of your own + employee discounts for friends & family
• Flexible working hours and remote working arrangements
• Amazing culture of collaborative and passionate coworkers

Note: Due to legal restrictions related to sponsor license in the UK we are currently unable to provide visa support for employees. As such we can only employ those with e.g. indefinite leave to remain in the UK, UK citizens etc.

Shopping Centre Operations Director or Manager

Location: Various UK Locations (North West)

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience (circa £60,000 - £80,000) + Excellent Benefits

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (predominantly Monday to Friday - manage your hours based on centre needs)

Work Location: On-site

Full time / Permanent

Remarkable Jobs are recruiting on behalf of a leading global property management organisation.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Shopping Centre Operations Manager to join the team at one of several flagship retail destinations across the UK. This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership role at a large-scale shopping centre that is undergoing transformation and modernisation.

Shopping Centre Operations Manager Role:

As a Shopping Centre Operations Manager , you will be responsible for all aspects of day-to-day centre operations, ensuring the smooth running of services, compliance with regulatory standards, and delivering an outstanding visitor and tenant experience. You will also play a pivotal role in tenant engagement, centre transformation projects, and filling vacant retail units to drive commercial performance.

Shopping Centre Operations Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all operational aspects of the shopping centre including FM, cleaning, security, etc.
• Maintain full compliance with health & safety, environmental and fire regulations
• Drive sustainability initiatives in line with ESG strategy, including energy use, recycling, and waste management
• Oversee and deliver capital and landlord-funded projects including fit-outs and refurbishments
• Build strong relationships with occupiers, service providers, consultants, and internal departments
• Manage service charge and operational budgets effectively, ensuring value for money
• Represent the shopping centre within the local community, including industry groups and local authorities
• Identify and lead opportunities for continuous improvement in service delivery and customer satisfaction
• Actively contact and engage potential retail occupiers to fill vacant units and increase footfall
• Support and align day-to-day centre operations with long-term business transformation strategy

What They Are Looking For:

Essential:

• Strong background in operations or facilities management within a retail, commercial, or mixed-use destination
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and service providers across a large site
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Familiarity with health & safety, risk management and statutory compliance
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with tenants and external stakeholders

Desirable:

• Experience with retail leasing or tenant acquisition
• Project management exposure in refurbishment, construction or transformation projects
• IOSH/NEBOSH qualification
• Knowledge of ESG principles in operational settings

Shopping Centre Operations Manager Key Attributes:

• Commercially minded and customer focused
• Confident communicator and negotiator
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable leading in a fast-paced environment
• Organised and solutions-focused, with a hands-on leadership style

If you're looking to step into a high-impact, visible role as a Shopping Centre Operations Director/ Manager and help shape the future of a major retail destination - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now!

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The Role and the Team

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Retail Media Director to join our Partnerships team, where you’ll evolve and transform our retail media offering to deliver a bold new vision. You’ll integrate media seamlessly into our commercial and member offering, and position it as a core driver of growth.

Our Partnerships team is the engine behind our commercial growth, working to deliver unbeatable savings and unforgettable experiences to our members. We create standout offers, unique events, and powerful collaborations that matter to our community, and we’re always looking ahead – scaling our impact, strengthening our proposition, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for our members.

What You’ll Do

• Own and evolve the retail media strategy across app, web and CRM touchpoints, creating the vision and roadmap for our media products and placements, ensuring strong performance and long-term scalability
• Develop and deliver revenue plans, product pricing, and performance models, collaborating with the wider partnership team to integrate media products into commercial proposals
• Influence and educate internal stakeholders on the role and value of retail media within an omnichannel commercial strategy
• Collaborate with partners on media planning strategies to enhance investment and recurring income
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Marketing, CRM and Data teams to build media products and campaign assets that are measurable, user-friendly, and brand-safe
• Build and manage a high-performing cross functional retail media working group and implement processes and systems to support scalable growth
• Establish robust measurement frameworks that leverage data to prove the effectiveness of retail media, and provide actionable insights for internal teams and brand partners, including incrementality, attribution, ROAS, and customer lifetime value

What You’ll Bring

• Significant experience in a senior Retail Media role, with a proven track record of building and scaling media propositions within a marketplace, publisher, tech platform, or retailer
• Deep understanding of digital media formats – from sponsored placements and CRM, to programmatic and native ad products
• Commercially-minded with experience developing media products that drive both brand impact and measurable performance
• Strong leadership, influencing and communication skills – able to engage at all levels internally and externally
• A data-focused approach, with the ability to translate insights into actionable media plans
• Experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment where agility and collaboration are key
• Knowledge of retail media tools that can help drive efficiencies and process improvement as the function scales
• Prior experience in Grocery would be highly advantageous

Our Culture

Our mission is simple – make heroes happy. Our members are the real-life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It’s what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world-class service.

We don’t just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. Different perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate, and better reflect the communities we serve.

We promote hybrid working, and value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers – either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team, we aim to be flexible, but we aren’t able to offer fully remote working.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• 35 hour working week
• Free parking and EV charging onsite at HQ
• 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days
• A company bonus scheme
• Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts
• Generous funded BUPA medical insurance covering pre-existing conditions
• Group auto-enrolment pension plan
• Enhanced parental leave and absence leave
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders
• Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches
• Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. Monthly Light’s Up and The Shine awards
• Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free drinks/snacks)
• Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes)
• Strong learning and development culture

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Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business and the drive to succeed? The UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers is offering an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers.

About the Company

The company you'll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate sales and business management programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations. They seek individuals who are money-motivated and aspire to become effective salespeople and future managers.

Graduate Training Programme: First 6 months

• Develop a core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
• Get hands-on with the vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry.
• Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
• Begin your formal sales training course and network with other Graduate Trainees.
• Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard.

6-12 months

• Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
• Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts.

12 months and beyond

• Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses.
• Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities.
• Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc. The business operates in a decentralised manner, allowing local managers to make informed decisions that drive the business forward.

Apply Today to Find Out More

If you're ready to kick-start your career in a company that values innovation, autonomy, and career development, this is the graduate program for you. We seek graduates who are money-motivated, relationship builders, competitive, and driven. If you have a passion for sales and the ability to build lasting relationships, apply today!

Please note, a full UK driving licence is required for this role.

A market-leading 1.7 billion group, known for being the premier league in their sector, are looking for a business-minded and target-driven graduate to join their business in Portsmouth. Selling a wide range of electrical products sourced from leading manufacturers, you'll be joining a dynamic industry that is competitive, social and successful.

The business you'll be joining is the UK's leading distributor of branded electrical equipment to trade and industry. With over 4,000 employees across the UK, they believe their people are their greatest and most valuable asset. Their team deliver excellent customer service and product solutions to a broad customer base ranging from small local 'one-man-band' electricians to large multi-national mechanical and electrical contracting companies.

Role Responsibilities

As a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee, you will:

• Learn about key areas of the business, market and the company's product range which includes lighting, cabling, wiring accessories, control and automation, ventilation, water heating, emergency lighting and fire detection and security access control, to name a few.
• Complete a programme of professional sales training that will equip you with all of the tools and skills needed to thrive in a successful sales career.
• Build strong relationships with and deliver excellent customer service to new and existing B2B clients.
• Manage current sales accounts, spot opportunities for growth and maximise profitability.
• Quickly progress to Area Sales Manager level with salary increases and a company car.

All of this should prepare you for a Business Manager position - becoming your own boss and being responsible for running your own multi-million-pound operation within the group.

Rewards

The package for this graduate sales and business management role includes:

• A starting salary of 30,000 - 33,500
• Your share of the company's profits in the form of a lucrative uncapped bonus
• Additional bonuses based on the completion of training goals
• Extensive training on the company, their products and the industry
• Continuous 'on the job' training and professional development
• Company car (upon progression to field sales role)
• Pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Opportunities to progress quickly and build a successful career

Requirements

To be successful in this Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee role, you should be:

• A well-presented, sales-focused graduate
• An excellent communicator and networker
• Tenacious, driven and money-motivated
• Able to build strong relationships with a wide variety of people
• In possession of a full UK driving licence

Think you've got what it takes? Don't miss out - apply today to find out more!