Group Director, Global Retail - Copenhagen

Do you want to define how ECCO comes to life in stores across the world and define the standards, capabilities and performance of a global retail network?

Lead the future of ECCO retail worldwide
Based in our office in Carlsberg Byen, Copenhagen, you will step into a newly created leadership role within ECCO’s Global Channels organisation. Created to own retail strategy, standards and performance across our global store network, this is an opportunity to shape how ECCO comes to life in store in every market we operate in.

This is a role with real global reach. You will define the direction for retail across markets, establish the standards that guide execution and drive adoption across the organisation. Working closely with regional retail leaders and global functions, you will have the opportunity to leave your mark on how ECCO retail evolves in the years to come.

As Group Director, Global Retail, you will own the global retail agenda and ensure strategic priorities translate into excellent execution across our store network. You will define the global retail framework, set clear direction and create the standards, capabilities and performance measures that enable markets to succeed.

More specifically, you will:

• Define and drive ECCO’s global retail strategy, standards and operating model across markets.
• Establish a clear framework for retail performance, productivity and commercial excellence across the store network.
• Lead the global visual merchandising and retail training agenda to strengthen execution and customer experience.
• Partner with regional retail leaders to build capabilities, share best practices and improve store performance.
• Strengthen the connection between physical stores and ECCO’s omnichannel ecosystem, including digital commerce, CRM and loyalty initiatives.

This is a rare opportunity to define how a global premium brand comes to life in store. The standards you establish, the capabilities you build and the direction you set will be reflected in ECCO stores across the world, making this a role with significant visibility, responsibility and impact.

You are a retailer at heart
You are passionate about retail and understand what drives performance in stores and creates memorable consumer experiences. At the same time, you are comfortable operating at a strategic level, setting direction, influencing senior stakeholders and driving change across markets. You combine commercial instinct with a data-informed approach and know how to bring people with you, even when you are not leading through direct reporting lines.

To succeed in this role, you will likely:

• Bring extensive experience from senior retail leadership roles within a global, retail-driven organisation.
• Have a proven track record of improving store performance through commercial, operational and customer-focused initiatives.
• Be experienced in setting retail standards, frameworks or operating models across multiple markets.
• Combine strong analytical capabilities with the ability to move seamlessly between strategy and execution.
• Have experience leading and developing high-performing teams and influencing senior stakeholders in an international matrix environment.

Join a global team shaping the in-store experience
You will become part of ECCO’s Global Channels organisation and serve as the global owner of the retail agenda, working closely with colleagues across retail, merchandising, brand, product, digital commerce and supply chain to shape how ECCO stores perform and evolve worldwide.

The environment is international, collaborative and ambitious. We value curiosity, knowledge-sharing and the ability to challenge established thinking while working towards common goals. You can expect extensive collaboration with colleagues and leaders across the world, as well as regular international travel.

Are you excited by this opportunity to shape global retail at ECCO?
We review applications on an ongoing basis, and the position is open until the right candidate has been found, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

For questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Group VP, Global Digital Commerce, Daniel Grunwerg, on dgru@ecco.com.

Imagining yourself at ECCO? Get a glimpse of what your new exciting career entails on https://enter.ecco.com.

CREATE THE FOOTPRINTS OF TOMORROW 

Join us and you become part of a meaningful, developing and multicultural workplace with colleagues who are proud to create the footprints of tomorrow. Our offices and facilities around the world have an informal culture and relaxed dress code – our shoe code is slightly stricter.

Are you curious, passionate and ready to make an impact? Then you’ll fit right in.