Ted Baker Looking for Vice President of Retail at New York, NY Full Time

The VP of Retail reports to the CEO, North America

This role is hybrid and requires in office attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursday unless travelling.

Overview & Key Responsibilities

• The VP Retail is responsible for managing the overall performance of Ted Baker retail stores in line with the business strategy (standalone, outlet and concession ).
• The role is accountable for maximizing profitable sales and reaching sales targets for the Retail. This will be achieved through developing and implementing tactical plans, providing the leadership necessary to deliver outstanding customer service, excellence in people management, visual merchandise management and the effective control of inventory and all associated costs
• This includes, implementation of strategies, managing projects, team leadership, implementing change, driving sales and profitability, coaching and leading the stores teams, and developing a positive and passionate business culture.
• This also includes overseeing cost controlling and liaising with Finance on controlling issues.
• The role requires an individual, who is results driven, demonstrates initiative and can work closely with the CEO, PR/Marketing, B&M and Operations team to develop the business and achieve the required financial outcomes.
• Time will be spent split between in the office and out in stores a
• Lead and develop in partnership with People team, employee development and training program including leadership, management, commercial and best in service initiatives to deliver a high performance culture
• Partner with Buying & Merchandising team to ensure buys for each retail location is commercially sensible

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of retail management and multi-store management experience, with experience in working with concession modeling
• Strong analytical, problem solving, time management, organizational and decision-making skills
• Drive, enthusiasm and passion for retail.
• Personal emotional resilience
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with proven ability to manage, coach and develop a team
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
• Ability to work flexible schedule

At Ted we offer a range of benefits to keep you well, including competitive medical, dental, vision plan options at little to no cost to you and paid time off inclusive of vacation, personal, and sick day . We want you to share in Ted’s success, so we’ll invite you to join our monthly bonus scheme. And for your longer-term financial wellbeing we’ll match up to 5% of your 401k contributions We have a fantastic team discount scheme offering you a 60% employee discount and a friends and family discount scheme.

Ted Baker is committed to equal opportunities and embraces diversity, understanding the needs and benefits of a balanced, inclusive workforce. We do not tolerate any harassment or discrimination towards any of our candidates or employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.