Area Manager Outlet

About Us:

We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+.

One of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here.

The Team

The PVH Area Manager Team ensures Area Performance and optimal Clients Experience through transferring best practices to the Stores, supporting Store Managers, cascading and following up HQ/Store processes.

The Position

Reporting to the Retail Director, the Area Manager will oversee the Outlet business in the Greater Paris area, driving commercial performance and operational excellence. The role is responsible for leading and developing Store Managers, fostering a best-in-class client experience, sharing best practices, and ensuring the consistent implementation of HQ initiatives, retail standards, and operational processes across all stores in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting ambitious goals for the Store Managers aligned with PVH’s vision for a high-standard clients’ experience and PVH Retail Strategy
• Leading and guiding Store Managers to train the sales force focusing on their development and growth so that everyone can make their biggest impact
• Organizing the workforce planning in order to remain within the budget and maximize the stores’ performance
• Translating reports and sales analysis into strategy and business plans that will enhance the stores potential and develop new profit-making opportunities
• Guaranteeing integration and collaboration with stakeholders
• Building and maintaining strong relations with peers though constant exchange of feedbacks and suggestion of best policies and practices
• Dealing with staffing issues conducting appraisals and performance reviews
• Bringing best-in-class experience through new business opportunities, competitors analysis and market research
• Ensuring high standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met
• Maintaining awareness of market trends in the retail industry
• Understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring what local competitors are doing

Profile / Requirements

• University Degree in Economics or related studies
• At least 5 years’ experience as Area Manager within structured Retail company
• Proven experience managing a large-scale, high-volume and complex retail scope, either in France or internationally, ideally across multiple stores and/or a major retail destination
• Highly developed business acumen
• Ability to take a 'big picture' view of a situation
• Good communication and collaboration skills and abilities
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work
• Ability to work under pressure and meet assigned deadlines
• Fluency in French and English

At PVH, how we act is as important as what we do. Here are some key behaviours we expect from our people: 

ENTERPRISE FIRST – we act in the best interests of PVH and its consumers beyond our own team, brand, region or market.

DRIVE CHANGE – we lead by example and are optimistic about change. We challenge the status quo but fully commit once a decision is made.

CREATE CLARITY – we are diligent in providing context and setting our priorities so we can be productive quickly.

INSPIRE TRUST – we create safe spaces for debate and deliver on what we promise so people can learn to depend on us.

TAKE ACCOUNTABILITY – we focus on work with the biggest business impact and give candid feedback to each other.

PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.