Retail Director, SEAO

Luxury Retail | Regional P&L | Multi-Market Leadership | Network Expansion

Our client is one of the most iconic names in global luxury retail, with a strong and growing presence across Southeast Asia and Oceania. As the business enters a new phase of network expansion and commercial ambition, the Retail Director, SEAO is a pivotal hire, responsible for shaping how the brand performs, presents, and grows across the region.

Reporting to senior regional leadership, this role places you at the helm of a multi-market retail operation spanning several high-potential territories. It is a role for someone equally strong in strategy and execution, capable of setting direction, driving performance, and developing people simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full P&L accountability across a multi-country retail portfolio in Southeast Asia and Oceania, ensuring every location operates at its commercial and experiential best
• Design and execute growth-oriented action plans covering clienteling initiatives, incentive structures, product input, and inventory planning
• Monitor market trends, competitive movements, and shifting consumer behaviours to keep the business ahead of the curve
• Lead network development end-to-end — identifying new location opportunities, managing lease negotiations, and overseeing renovation and expansion projects
• Act as a key cross-functional connector, aligning merchandising, marketing, finance, and training efforts at the store level
• Recruit, develop, and inspire retail teams to deliver outstanding service and uphold the highest standards of brand presentation consistently

Key Requirements

• At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in luxury retail, with a proven track record managing multi-door, multi-market operations across Southeast Asia
• Commercially sharp — confident analysing performance data, managing P&L outcomes, and translating insights into action
• A genuine people leader with experience building high-performance retail cultures across diverse markets
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels, from store teams to executive leadership
• Degree-qualified; fluent in English; proficiency in additional regional languages is a distinct advantage

To Apply

Submit your resume in MS Word format to Jacee Liau at [Confidential Information], quoting the job title and reference number JL 17325.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. While we'll be reaching out only to shortlisted candidates, we value your application and will keep your profile in mind for future roles that may be a better fit.

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