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R-0138640## **JOB DESCRIPTION****Calling all originals:** At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.**About the job**As **Retail Director Outlets Europe**, you'll take the lead in driving the strategic direction, operational excellence and profitable growth of Levi Strauss’s outlet business across the region. You’ll oversee key European functions including outlet marketing activations and visual merchandising, while also guiding a wider network of district managers through dotted-line leadership. Reporting to the VP Retail Europe, your role will ensure our outlet strategy is aligned with brand positioning, financial goals and cross-functional priorities, all with the aim of elevating the consumer experience and accelerating growth across our European outlet stores.**What you’ll be doing*** Own and lead the outlet channel strategy and execution for Levi Strauss across Europe* Oversee Marketing Activation Specialists, the Head of Visual Merchandising, and key functional support teams* Drive P&L ownership and deliver strong financial performance across European outlets* Collaborate with merchandising, planning, store operations, HR, and finance to align on seasonal and long-term plans* Ensure outlet-specific brand integrity through consistent visual merchandising, marketing execution, and customer engagement strategies* Champion consumer-first thinking while optimizing channel economics and operational excellence* Lead change management initiatives focused on evolving store formats, digital integration, and omnichannel readiness* Develop, mentor, and retain a high-performing team with clear succession planning* Act as a key stakeholder in strategic initiatives including new outlet openings, relocations, and remodels* Foster a culture of agility and responsiveness to drive accelerated business growth and store profitability* Build strong communication channels with key business partners across European markets**About you****Work experience*** You bring **10+ years of progressive experience in retail leadership**, with significant exposure to **outlet formats*** You’ve successfully **led multi-country operations** within a matrixed organisation* You have a proven track record of owning P&Ls and consistently delivering strong financial results* You’ve managed both direct and dotted-line teams in complex, cross-functional environments* You have broad experience across retail merchandising, planning, operations, marketing, visual merchandising and consumer engagement**Education*** You have a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Marketing or a related field. A master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is a strong plus**Leadership style and functional expertise*** You’re a strategic, commercially minded leader with a strong drive for action and a collaborative approach.* You lead with empathy and a coaching style, developing high-performing, culturally agile teams. Resilient and decisive, you thrive in complexity and are passionate about delivering seamless, consumer-first experiences.* You bring deep knowledge of retail operations and outlet-specific dynamics, backed by strong financial acumen and performance management skills.* You're experienced in managing large-scale budgets, navigating European market nuances, and leading retail transformation, omnichannel integration and store optimization.* You’re also a confident communicator, fluent in English (written and spoken), and skilled at engaging stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies.**Location & travel*** You’ll be located at our new Brussels Head Office* This role requires approximately 60% travelLS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.#LI-Hybrid## ## **LOCATION**Ixelles, Belgium## ## **FULL TIME/PART TIME**Full time##Our common thread: We're originals.From day one, we've been doing it our way — creating our own drumbeat and building something that's different from the rest. That's why we're looking for people who are excited about finding their career fit and transforming the future. Because at Levi Strauss & Co., you can do what you love while staying true to who you are. #J-18808-Ljbffr