Retail Sales Director

3 weeks ago


Dewsbury, United Kingdom Elevation Recruitment Group Full time

Parkinson Lee Executive Search are retained partners to a market leading, second generation, family-owned business, in the appointment of a Director of Retail Sales to join their board during an exciting period of growth.

HSL Chairs, boast a proud heritage in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, and have been handcrafting, well-built, beautifully upholstered furniture in the UK for over 50 years and have an exceptional reputation for quality and service within the Wellbeing Furniture Sector.

With 55 Stores throughout the country, HSL Chairs now employ over 500 people, manufacturing 90% of their own products in the UK. The provide furniture that is designed to improve the way you sit and in turn, help you live a happier and healthier life.

HSL Chairs are ‘Tried, Trusted and Recommended’.

As the Director of Retail Sales, you will be responsible for strategically leading the retail operations of HSL, supporting the Head of Retail to ensure that all stores operate efficiently and profitably. This role requires a strategic leader who can drive and develop the Retail and Home Visit Business, with a key focus on driving sales growth whilst ensuring world-class levels of customer experience through all retail touchpoints.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Customer Experience
  • Team Leadership and Development
  • Financial Management
  • Marketing and Sales Promotion
  • Compliance and Risk Management
  • Store Development

We are looking for a senior leader who can demonstrate the following:

  • Proven career history within retail management with a solid background within retail leadership, preferably at board level
  • Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth
  • Understanding high value, low volume markets would be advantageous
  • Customer first approach, understanding the HSL target market and their buying habits / needs
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, or a related field
  • Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting and financial analysis
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions
  • Proficiency in retail management software and MS Office Suite
  • Willingness to travel as needed and requirement to be in the Head Office a minimum of once a week

This is an exciting time to join this privately owned business, poised for growth in a dynamic marketplace. In return, our client is offering a £six figure salary + executive benefits.

Parkinson Lee are the leading Yorkshire based Executive Search firm providing high quality recruitment solutions for C-Suite and Senior Leadership teams and have been working closely with multiple key Employers across the region for over 10 years to help them successfully deliver business goals via their senior leadership teams. 

For more information, please visit our website www.parkinsonlee.com.

All direct and third party applications will be sent to Parkinson Lee Executive Search



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