EU Regional Sales Controller

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Company DescriptionCOS offers a wardrobe of ready-to-wear and accessories rooted in exceptional quality and lasting design. The creative soul of the brand is fuelled by a deep connection to modern culture, dynamic global cities and compelling fashion movements. With an emphasis on expert craftsmanship, innovation and materiality, collections are created with a mindful approach, seamlessly blending contemporary and timeless.Job DescriptionAs Regional Store Sales Controller, you are responsible for driving the financial development of the EU store channel, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability. In this role, you will design, implement, and follow up on operational strategies to optimise current performance and identify future business opportunities.What you will do:
  • Define and communicate both short- and long-term strategies, operational budgets, and financial plans across all areas of the region, ensuring alignment with the brand's overall strategy.
  • Deliver financial analyses, reporting, and follow-ups to identify future business needs and opportunities.
  • Monitor and ensure accuracy in planning, service levels, and operational efficiency in line with annual, monthly, and weekly budgets and company objectives.
  • Partner with the Regional Sales Manager to lead and develop Area Teams, providing guidance on controlling-related matters and collaborating with Talent Management to support succession planning.
  • Support and coach Area Teams in aligning sales planning and scheduling to enhance efficiency and elevate the customer experience.
  • Work closely with HR on staffing, recruitment, and training initiatives to ensure operational excellence and a consistent customer experience.
  • Collaborate with Concept Merchandisers to guide Area Teams in driving commercial performance and reducing markdown costs in stores.
  • Build strong cross-functional relationships with relevant departments within the central COS organisation and the H&M Group to optimise and grow the business through store channels.
QualificationsAlignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are open-minded and curious, we dare to be different, we believe in constant improvement and we empower and trust you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act.What you need to succeed:
  • Proven experience in controlling or a similar analytical role.
  • Preferably experienced in retail store operations.
  • Demonstrated success in a senior leadership position, with the ability to plan strategically and inspire teams with a clear vision.
  • Strong sales orientation and results-driven mindset.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and influence others.
  • Collaborative team player with a track record of building strong working relationships.
  • Strong planning, organizational, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Proactive and able to take initiative independently.
  • Highly analytical and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, advance in Excel
  • Preferably previous experience working with PowerBI
Additional InformationThis is a full time permanent contract based at our EU Regional Office in LondonBenefitsWe offer all our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a 25% staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program - HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program .In addition to this London based colleagues also receive
  • 25% staff discount
  • 25 days holiday
  • Discounts on everyday brands and leisure activities
  • Retail Trust membership
  • Pension scheme
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Cycle to work scheme
Inclusion & DiversityAt COS we're determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people who share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, what we perceive as possible and how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world, therefore all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.Brand DescriptionCOS offers a wardrobe of ready-to-wear and accessories rooted in exceptional quality and lasting design. The brand has an elevated aesthetic that embodies luxury with an emphasis on craftsmanship, innovation and compelling fashion movements.In this role you will have some flexibility to work remotely however due to the high level of cross department collaborations approx. 3 days per week office presence is required to foster strong collaborations and team work.Ready to apply? Click on the I'M INTERESTED link where you can upload your CV securely. Once we have received your application, we will keep you updated regularly about the status of your application so please look out for our email.We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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