Head of Retail Timberland

VF Corporation
Switzerland
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceSkills: ["Collaboration","Stakeholder management","Influencing","Strategic planning","Commercial leadership","Customer experience","Coaching"]

Lead retail revenue and profitability for Timberland across EMEA by translating brand strategy into consumer-led in-store execution. Own the end-to-end retail commercial plan, retail LRP goals, trading calendar, and store tiering logic. Drive go-to-market and seasonal execution, elevate end-to-end customer experience through service models and VM excellence, and maintain field presence to coach district leadership. Oversee store lifecycle and investment/lease negotiations.

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VF Corporation
VF Corporation
2 months ago

Head of Retail Timberland

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Job Summary

Lead retail revenue and profitability for Timberland across EMEA by translating brand strategy into consumer-led in-store execution. Own the end-to-end retail commercial plan, retail LRP goals, trading calendar, and store tiering logic. Drive go-to-market and seasonal execution, elevate end-to-end customer experience through service models and VM excellence, and maintain field presence to coach district leadership. Oversee store lifecycle and investment/lease negotiations.
Location: Switzerland
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own the end-to-end retail commercial plan, translating brand and financial goals into the retail trading plan and forecast.
  • •Partner with Timberland LT to define retail LRP goals aligned with GM and VP Retail, and deliver retail revenue, margin, and contribution targets.
  • •Lead retail go-to-market and seasonal execution, including the retail commercial calendar anchored in consumer moments and store tiering definition.
  • •Own the end-to-end in-store customer experience aligned with brand strategy, ensuring service models, VM quality, store environment, and storytelling excellence.
  • •Oversee fleet strategy and store lifecycle (openings, closures, relocations) and partner on investment decisions and lease negotiations; maintain field presence with joint store visits for coaching and observation.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Gym Membership

Key Requirements

  • •10+ years of retail leadership experience in global organizations, ideally within consumer, lifestyle, or fashion brands with complex, fast-paced environments.
  • •Ability to collaborate and influence senior stakeholders across Brand, Planning, Marketing, Merchandising, Finance, and Digital.
  • •Proven ability to deliver commercial results while balancing brand equity, customer experience, and financial performance.
  • •Experience with retail network expansion, portfolio optimization, and development of innovative store concepts.
  • •Fluency in English; additional European languages are an advantage.
Experience:RetailFashionLifestyleConsumer
Skills:CollaborationStakeholder managementInfluencingStrategic planningCommercial leadershipCustomer experienceCoaching
Languages:English

Company Brief

VF Corporation
Global apparel and footwear company that owns brands such as Vans, The North Face, Timberland, and Dickies. Designs, markets, and distributes branded lifestyle products through wholesale, retail, and e-commerce channels worldwide.
Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Denver, United States
Founded: 1899
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