We are working exclusively with a leading specialist furniture retail company with a nationwide presence, who are seeking a dynamic and strategic-minded individual to join their team as the Head of Retail. As the Head of Retail, you will play a pivotal role in providing leadership and accountability for the success, profitability, and operational excellence of all stores. As the Head of Retail, you will be responsible for setting the vision and executing the strategy for the retail estate, ensuring store sales, service quality, and brand standards drive business growth. You will have full PandL accountability for the retail estate, oversee retail sales performance, and lead the overall management structure. Additionally, you will influence at the board level, contributing to the company''s commercial strategy. Responsibilities: Define and deliver the retail growth strategy aligned with business objectivesOwn the retail PandL, setting and achieving sales and profit targetsOversee retail budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure plansProvide market insight and competitor analysis for commercial decisionsSet clear commercial KPIs for Store Managers and monitor performanceLead, develop, and inspire the retail team to build a strong succession pipelineDrive a customer-centric culture to ensure exceptional service standards Essential Skills and Experience:Extensive senior-level retail leadership experienceProven track record of delivering multi-site sales growth and operation