Store Director - Flagship Champs-Élysées

About this role

As Store Director for our Flagship Store on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, you will act as brand ambassador and business owner for one of Salomon's most important retail locations. You'll be responsible for delivering commercial performance, elevating the in-store brand experience, and building a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities Define and execute the flagship's commercial strategy, driving growth across traffic, conversion, CRM, and community engagement.

Own the full flagship P&L, balancing commercial growth, profitability, people investment, and customer experience. Make the store a true destination for brand experience, ensuring excellence in customer service, storytelling, and visual merchandising. Guarantee operational excellence, from inventory management to compliance with health & safety and company policies. Recruit, coach, and develop a strong Front of House and Back of House managerial team.

Build a culture of performance, accountability, and commitment, leading by example on the shop floor. Create a leadership pipeline and succession plan for key retail roles. Act as the voice of the flagship, sharing market insights with regional and global stakeholders and influencing cross-functional partners. Serve as a benchmark and mentor for other store leaders across the market. You will make a difference if you combine managerial skills with the ability to lead and handle business management: Background in premium apparel or outdoor retail brands.

Significant senior retail leadership experience, ideally managing teams of 20+. You're happiest on the shop floor, not behind a desk — you naturally spend more than half your time with your team and customers, wherever the business needs you most. Strong business acumen with a clear commercial focus. An obsession with best-in-class customer service and a love of exceeding targets. High autonomy, comfortable operating in ambiguous or uncertain situations.

Excellent communication skills, able to engage sales associates and influence senior stakeholders alike. Strong leadership presence — a confident storyteller and presenter, with situational leadership and emotional intelligence. Fluent English; additional languages are a strong plus. You are comfortable with digital tools and have a good command of Microsoft Office in general. What We'll Provide An innovative, inclusive, people-first environment with competitive benefits and perks.