Head Of Retail Timberland in Wien

Organized in 1899, VF Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories. Our highly diversified portfolio of brands spans multiple geographies, product categories, consumer demographics and sales channels. VF relies on its Powerful Brands, Powerful Platforms, One VF approach to business to support its brands, maintain its competitive edge and drives a winning company cultureWeitere Informationen über die Art dieser Stelle und die Erwartungen an die Bewerber finden Sie weiter unten.2. Your ROLE with usTimberland is looking for an exceptional Head of Retail to join our team based in Stabio, Switzerland.Founded in 1973, Timberland®is a global outdoor lifestyle brand. Best known for its original yellow boot designed for the harsh elements of New England, Timberland today offers a full range of footwear, apparel and accessories for people who value purposeful style and share the brand’s passion for enjoying - and protecting - nature.At the heart of the Timberland brand is the core belief that a greener future is a better future. This comes to life through a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly, protect the outdoors, and strengthen communities around the world.Let’s Talk about the RoleThe Head of Retail is accountable for delivering retail revenue and profitability for the brand across EMEA, translating the brand strategy into commercially impactful consumer led retail execution.The role sits within the retail organisation embedded in the brand and owns the end-to-end retail commercial plan, ensuring that every in-store experience is aligned to brand intent, drives conversion and delivers against financial targets.How You Will Make a DifferenceYou will achieve this by:Retail Commercial OwnershipPartner with key members of the Timberland LT to define retail LRP goals aligned with GM and VP Retail.Deliver retail revenue, margin and contribution targets for the brandTranslate brand and financial goals into a clear retail trading plan in partnership with functions (Planning, Merch & Brand), and ensure these are reflected in the financial plan and forecast.Lead the Retail SOE to make in season trading decisions to maximize performance for full price and outlet including agile inventory decisions.Go to Market & Seasonal ExecutionLead the retail go to market process, ensuring alignment with store concept and tiering.Own the retail commercial calendar anchored in key consumer moments e.G. seasonal peaks, campaigns, and local trading moments, defining seasonal priorities, product focus and storytelling in stores.Lead the definition of store tiering (based on consistent logic across brands) in partnership with planning and store operations aligned with brand intent.Customer ExperienceOwn the end-to-end store customer experience aligned with brand strategy.Elevate service models aligned to key commercial moments and product stories.Ensure strong brand expression through VM quality, store environment, and storytelling excellence.Maintain regular field presence, including joint store visits with District Managers, to observe execution, coach leadership behaviors, and stay connected to store reality.Partner with the brand team to define and develop store concepts aligned to the role of O&O retail in the marketplace. Define the role of each store within the marketplace aligned to the tiering model.Partner with Finance, Real Estate, and field leaders to drive investment decisions and support lease negotiations.Oversee the full store lifecycle (openings, closures, relocations) aligned with the brand’s distribution strategy.Skills for SuccessYou are a strategic retail leader with the ability to shape, scale, and elevate a modern brand experience across diverse markets. You bring:10+ years of retail leadership experience ideally within global organizations. Background in global consumer, lifestyle, or fashion brands with complex and fast‑paced retail environments.Exceptional collaboration and influencing capabilities, with proven experience engaging and aligning senior stakeholders across Brand, Planning, Marketing, Merchandising, Finance, and Digital.Demonstrated ability to deliver commercial results with the ability to balance brand equity, consumer experience, and financial performance.Experience in retail network expansion, portfolio optimization, and the development of innovative store concepts.Fluency in English;

additional European languages are considered an advantage.About VFVF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at What’s in it For YouWe’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package. xshrkfv A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we doAn inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working togetherBe part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organizationOn site gym offering health and well-being initiativesA discount card with 50% on all VF brandsBreak out areas offering complimentary hot drinksFree to Be, Inclusion & DiversityAs an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.#J-18808-Ljbffr