DRIES VAN NOTEN

www.driesvannoten.com

1 Job

265 Employees

About the Company

Dries Van Noten is a well-known brand in the fashion industry. He established in 1986 his own label and opened his first boutique in the Belgian fashion capital, Antwerp. In 1993 he brought his women's collection to the Paris runways for the first time. Today, he has own stores in Antwerp, Paris, Los Angeles, Shanghai and Shenzhen in addition to more than 400 multi brand partners. His clothes are crafted in extraordinary fabrics and prints, the large majority of which are conceived and exclusively created by Dries and his team. Van Noten's vision, skill and devotion to the artistry of his designs elevates his work to transcend trends and time.

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Company Name: DRIES VAN NOTEN
Job Title: Global Retail Director
Job Description: **Job Title:** Global Retail Director **Role Summary:** Lead the global retail strategy for a luxury fashion brand across EMEA, APAC, and the U.S., driving sales, profitability, and brand execution. Manage end‑to‑end retail operations, high‑level P&L, and partner negotiations while fostering a client‑centric culture and developing a top‑performing retail team. **Expectations:** - Deliver revenue and margin targets worldwide. - Expand and optimise the retail distribution network. - Maintain brand standards and elevate the customer experience across all touchpoints. - Provide data‑driven insights and agile adaptations to market dynamics. **Key Responsibilities:** 1. **Strategic Leadership** – Develop and implement multi‑regional retail strategies, analyse market trends, and align initiatives with corporate objectives. 2. **Financial Management** – Own retail budgets, monitor P&L, control costs, and identify growth investment opportunities. 3. **Operational Excellence** – Set sales plans, track KPIs, oversee visual merchandising, inventory, and store profitability; ensure compliance with policies and brand standards. 4. **Partner & Negotiation Management** – Lead discussions with retail partners on cost contributions and performance expectations. 5. **Team Development** – Build, inspire, and coach a high‑performance retail organization, promoting collaboration and inclusive leadership. 6. **Client Experience & CRM** – Champion the brand’s aesthetic in every interaction, drive loyalty, and implement CRM initiatives. 7. **Merchandising & Buying** – Coordinate buying, order placement, and product presentation to maximize commercial impact with the Merchandising Manager. 8. **Brand Representation** – Collaborate with Visual and Store‑Planning teams to deliver impactful retail campaigns and maintain visual consistency. **Required Skills:** - 10+ years luxury retail leadership with multi‑regional scope (EMEA, APAC, U.S.). - P&L ownership and strong financial acumen. - Strategic thinking with hands‑on execution capability. - Data‑driven decision making and analytical proficiency. - Exceptional team‑building and inspirational leadership. - Advanced negotiation and partner‑management skills. - Deep sensitivity to brand integrity, client experience, and visual storytelling. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Retail Management, or related discipline. - MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred. - Professional certifications in Retail Management or Sales are a plus.