Market Director, Southwest

We are currently seeking a Market Director for the Southwest Region who will report to the Head of Retail, US & Canada as part of our dynamic team.

Your Opportunity

The Market Director is a senior leadership role responsible for developing brand desirability, visibility through awareness in a designated market, penetrating high end clientele and gaining market share through driving commercial performance, cultivating exceptional client experiences and leading high-performing retail teams. This role embodies the brand’s values of craftsmanship and creativity while translating strategic vision into tangible business results.

How You Will Contribute

Brand Desirability & Awareness:

• Strategize & implement initiatives to gain market share with high-end clients and enhance brand desirability
• Develop market-specific actions to influence & embed into high-end local community
• Partner with Marketing & Private Client teams to execute impactful brand activations and events
• Manage 360 Go to Market strategies rooted in sales acceleration through exclusive product assortment, high-end animations, and VIC growth

Business & Client Strategy:

• Define and execute commercial strategies for the market to ensure sustainable business growth
• Own and deliver sales targets, profitability, store productivity and KPI performance
• Define and execute market-specific client strategies to attract, retain lifetime value, and grow a high-value client base
• Partner with CRM team to leverage data insights and elevate clienteling efforts
• Partner with merchandising team to ensure product assortment aligns with client demand and brand strategy
• Embrace a continuous improvement mindset to always enhance the client experience

People Leadership & Development:

• Lead and develop Store Leaders and retail teams to consistently deliver excellence & high performance
• Assess people skills and ensure team balance and progression
• Identify and nurture top talent, building strong succession pipelines across the market and beyond
• Inspire teams to embody the brand’s essence into daily actions across all touchpoints

Who You Are

• 8-12 years of relevant experience, preferably in the luxury fashion industry with multi-unit leadership
• Proven track record of driving significant commercial results in a luxury environment
• Strong leadership an team development capabilities, with a passion for people
• Analytical mindset with ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Deep understanding of high-touch client strategies and expectations

Why Work With Us?

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering adventure and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms - gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation - enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

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