Retail Regional Manager - France (South)

Dr. Martens is a globally recognisable and culturally influential British brand, with over 60 years of rich heritage. As brand custodians, we are lucky to work for a dynamic, thriving, and ethical business, with people from diverse backgrounds, who bring their true selves to work, and where anyone can grow their career.

We are guided by three core values that are at the heart of everything we do: Be Yourself, Act Courageously, and Show You Care. They make us who we are and inspire us to push boundaries, embrace our individuality, and stand up for what's right.

The Role - Retail Regional Manager - France (South)

We are looking for an experienced and inspirational Retail Regional Manager to lead our store portfolio across the southern French market.

Working closely with an existing Regional Manager looking after the North of the market; This role is accountable for delivering commercial performance, operational excellence and exceptional consumer experiences across a defined region. Working closely with Store Managers and cross-functional partners, you will create the conditions for stores and people to thrive while ensuring the consistent delivery of the Dr. Martens brand experience.

You will lead from the front, developing high-performing teams, driving sustainable growth and translating global retail priorities into meaningful local execution. You should expect to be travelling 4 days per week, spending time with your Store Managers, coaching and driving them to 'own their own business' & develop their teams to deliver a premium customer experience,

As our Retail Regional Manager, you will:

• Lead and support Store Managers to deliver strong commercial performance across sales, profitability and productivity measures.
• Drive operational excellence by ensuring stores consistently meet brand, compliance, visual merchandising and health & safety standards.
• Monitor regional performance through key business metrics including sales, conversion, footfall, ASP, labour and NPS.
• Own regional payroll budgets and support effective labour planning that balances service, productivity and cost.
• Recruit, develop and retain exceptional retail leaders, building capability and succession pipelines across the region.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement through coaching, recognition and regular performance conversations.
• Champion consumer-first behaviours and ensure stores deliver a premium and consistent consumer experience.
• Partner with Marketing to execute local activations, events and initiatives that drive traffic, engagement and brand awareness.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Allocators and central teams to optimise stock availability and improve inventory health.
• Provide insight and feedback on consumer trends, operational opportunities and market-specific needs to support business decision-making.

At DM your technical capability will go hand in hand with the below;

• Great relationship management that delivers results through effective teamwork.
• You'll be a proud custodian of our DM's culture, embodying what we stand for and encouraging others to do the same.
• You'll build highly engaged teams, developing capability and creating an environment where people can perform at their best.
• You take ownership of your own development and actively seek opportunities to learn and grow.
• You bring an outside-in perspective, sharing ideas, best practice and market insights to drive improvement.
• You'll role model our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and wellbeing across your region.

To be our Retail Regional Manager you should have/or be;

• Proven experience leading multiple retail locations within a premium, lifestyle or consumer-driven retail business.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with P&L accountability.
• Experience developing and coaching high-performing Store Managers and leadership teams.
• A track record of delivering sales growth, profitability and operational excellence.
• Strong understanding of consumer experience and omnichannel retail environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable using data and KPIs to drive performance and inform decision-making.
• Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership.
• Fluent in English and the local market language where applicable.
• Passionate about people leadership and creating inclusive, high-performing cultures.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Bonus incentives
• Welcome pair of Docs
• 65% off all footwear
• 50% off all accessories
• 2 paid volunteer days per year
• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched pension contributions
• Private Healthcare
• Complimentary access to virtual GP via the RetailTrust
• Opportunities for growth
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders

Interested? Apply now!

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers. We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included, whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.