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At Salomon, our mission is to unleash the best in people through mountain sports. As the Head of Retail for Australia and New Zealand, you''ll be at the forefront of our retail evolution leading full-price brand stores and outlet store operations with a primary focus on our flagship category: footwear.In this senior leadership role, you''ll shape and deliver a long-term retail strategy that fuels brand growth, elevates the consumer journey, and drives commercial excellence. Your leadership will inspire passionate teams, strengthen community connections, and ensure that every Salomon store reflects our commitment to be the modern mountain sports lifestyle brand.As we enter an exciting phase of growth, you''ll play a key role in shaping Salomon''s retail presence across Australia and New Zealand. Collaborating with real estate experts and internal teams, you''ll identify prime locations and work closely with design and store fit-out specialists to create spaces that go beyond traditional retail becoming vibrant community hubs that connect people through a shared passion for the outdoors.In this role, you''ll lead the Salomon Retail ANZ team, overseeing a portfolio of full-price brand stores and outlet stores across the region. Your focus will be on delivering exceptional, locally relevant store experiences that reflect Salomon''s brand promise. With a strong emphasis on storytelling, you''ll drive best-in-class retail experiences that inspire and engage every customer.What You''ll Be Responsible For:Developing and executing a 3-5-year retail strategy to support Salomon''s growth across ANZ, including:Market expansionNew store formats and openings (full-price, outlet, and franchise)Omnichannel retail integrationCollaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to identify and secure high-impact retail locations that support long-term brand and business successLeading all retail operations across ANZ, ensuring full-price and outlet channels achieve their unique goals while delivering consistent brand experiencesDriving category leadership in footwear through compelling merchandising, consumer engagement, and in-store product educationBuilding and developing high-performing teams, fostering a culture of inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvementCollaborating cross-functionally with global and regional teams to align on long-term initiatives and strategic prioritiesWorking closely with leaders from Arc''teryx and Wilson to share operational best practices, drive retail excellence, and preserve each brand''s unique identityOverseeing franchise partnerships, including partner selection, business model development, and brand alignmentManaging all aspects of retail infrastructure across the regionUsing consumer insights, market intelligence, and competitive analysis to guide strategy and executionOwning the retail P&L, delivering performance against key KPIs including sales, profitability, and customer satisfactionEnsuring every store execution reflects Salomon''s values, sustainability commitments, and premium positioningPartnering with internal teams across Merchandise, Brand Marketing, HR, Finance, & Logistics/Supply Chain to drive value for the businessLeading by example, embodying Salomon''s values and inspiring teams to live our outdoor-driven ethosLooking Ahead Where You''ll Take Us Next:Lead strategic expansion into new cities and states across ANZ, identifying high-potential markets to grow Salomon''s physical retail presenceDevelop innovative retail concepts, with a focus on immersive footwear trial and fit experiences that blend performance, education, and storytellingElevate visual merchandising and in-store execution, ensuring every touchpoint reflects Salomon''s premium positioning and drives operational excellenceBuild and scale world-class retail training programs, including leadership development pathways and deep footwear product knowledgeDrive data-informed retail investment decisions, continuously evaluating performance to maximize ROI and long-term business impactWhat You''ll Bring:10+ years of experience leading retail teams for a global performance, lifestyle or athleisure brandA degree in business, marketing, or a related fieldProven experience building a premium retail brand within a hands-on, small-team environmentStrategic thinking and a track record of navigating complex, fast-moving environmentsStrong financial acumen and P&L ownership experienceProven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teamsDeep knowledge of the ANZ retail market and consumer behaviour in the sporting or outdoor industryExperience with full-price and outlet retail modelsExpertise in footwear from consumer trends to fit and performance insightsFamiliarity with franchise operations, including setup and partner managementA personal connection to the outdoors and alignment with Salomon''s brand valuesWillingness to travel across ANZ and internationally when requiredWhat''s on Offer (this just touches on some of the benefits and perks!):Competitive salary, + car + bonus + superAmer Sports ANZ are a certified Great Place to work!Free product and generous allowances to get you kitted out for all your sporting adventures!Flexible working environment, including additional school holiday flexibility / supportWhen at Head office, work in a state-of-the-art 6-star energy efficient facility, with a huge business focus on environmental and social strategiesSupport in career development, wellbeing, and personal growthRegular staff activity days, including camping, snow trips, fun runs and more!Company supported volunteering program.A Commitment to Inclusion:Salomon is an equal opportunity employer. We''re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences help us serve our communities and drive innovation in everything we do. #J-18808-Ljbffr