Head of Retail

Company: Gleeson Recruitment Group
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An exciting opportunity to join a high-growth consumer brand as it enters a pivotal phase of commercial expansion.

With strong momentum and ambitious growth plans, the business is now seeking a Head of Retail to lead and evolve its retail channel strategy; with a particular focus on driving performance through key retail partners

The Opportunity

This is a strategic, commercially focused leadership role, responsible for maximising the brand’s presence and performance within major retail environments.

  • Key responsibilities include:
  • Owning and developing the retail channel strategy across key partners
  • Driving sell-through, visibility, and in-store execution within partner environment
  • Identifying opportunities to expand distribution and optimise retail performance
  • Building senior relationships with key retail partners to influence positioning and growth
  • Collaborating cross-functionally (marketing, eCommerce, brand) to deliver a cohesive retail proposition

About You

  • Strong commercial acumen with a track record of increasing sell-through and retail performance
  • Experience managing and influencing key national retail account
  • Experience within health, beauty, skincare or supplements
  • Ability to translate brand strategy into impactful in-store execution

A proactive, opportunity-led mindset with the credibility to operate at senior level

Why This Role?

  • High-impact role with real ownership of a critical growth channel
  • Opportunity to shape how the brand shows up in major retail environments
  • A business that values innovation, pace, and commercial thinking
  • Significant scope to influence both strategy and execution

Posted: June 21st, 2026