Senior Director, Retail East Coast

Diptyque

$150K — $200K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-10 years of multi-unit retail leadership experience, preferably in luxury or premium environments.
  • Proven leadership skills with a track record of managing diverse, dispersed teams.
  • Strong financial acumen and experience in driving financial performance.
  • Expertise in operational excellence and enhancing client experience.
  • Strategic mindset with a focus on execution and team alignment.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Flexibility to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive overall business performance across the retail portfolio.
  • Develop and execute regional strategies for sales growth and profitability.
  • Analyze business performance metrics to pinpoint risks and opportunities.
  • Drive disciplined decision-making for productivity and EBITDA goals.
  • Collaborate with Finance on budgeting and cost management initiatives.
  • Champion an elevated client experience across all locations.
  • Lead and develop a team of Area Managers, ensuring delivery of business objectives.

Benefits

  • Flexible working schedule with travel opportunities.
  • Access to competitive benefits package.
Full Job Description

Position Overview 

The Senior Director, Retail East Coast is responsible for shaping and driving the commercial performance of Diptyque’s retail network across the Eastern & Central United States and Canada. This role oversees a complex, multi-market portfolio and is accountable for delivering sustained business growth while preserving the brand’s elevated positioning. This role reports directly into the SVP, Sales – Americas.  

 

As a key member of the retail leadership team, this role operates with full ownership of business outcomes, setting regional strategy, driving execution through a team of Area leaders and Store Director of our Madison Maison, and influencing cross-functional decision-making. The Senior Director ensures strong alignment between brand vision and in-store experience, while maintaining a sharp focus on profitability, operational discipline, and talent development. 

 

This NYC-based role requires a highly visible leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and lead through influence across all levels of the organization. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

 

Sales and Business Leadership 

  • Own and drive overall business performance across the retail portfolio  

  • Develop and execute regional strategies to achieve sales growth and profitability targets  

  • Analyze business trends and performance metrics to identify risks, opportunities, and action plans  

  • Drive disciplined decision-making across all aspects of the business including sales, labor, inventory, and expenses to increase store productivity and achieve EBITDA goal 

  • Partner closely with Finance to lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost management initiatives  

 

Strategic Planning 

  • Translate company priorities into a clear and actionable regional strategy 

  • Identifyopportunities to optimizemarket performance, expand presence, and strengthen client development 

  • Monitor competitive landscape and bring forward insights to inform leadership decisions 

  • Support new store openings and ensure long-term performanceand market relevance 

Talent Leadership and Development 

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Area Managers across the region  

  • Hold leaders accountable for performance, ensuring consistent delivery against business objectives  

  • Build a strong succession pipeline and develop future leaders within the organization  

  • Partner with Human Resources on talent strategy, organizational effectiveness, and employee relations  

 

Client Experience 

  • Champion a consistent and elevated client experience across all locations  

  • Drive clienteling strategies and CRM utilization to strengthen client loyalty  

  • Ensure all boutiques uphold brand standards in service, storytelling, and visual presentation  

  • Act as a brand ambassador within the region  

 

Operations and Visual Merchandising 

  • Ensure operational standards and brand guidelines are consistently upheld across all stores  

  • Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to optimize inventory flow and in-store efficiency  

  • Identifyand implement process improvements to support scalability and performance 

  • Maintainstrong visual merchandising standards aligned with brand expectations 

  • Analyze and ensure visual merchandising productivity in each location 

 

 

Compliance and Policy Adherence 

  • Ensure all locations operate in alignment with company policies, labor laws, and safety standards  

  • Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, performance management, and documentation  

  • Ensure timely and accurate execution of all operational and compliance requirements  

 

Strategic and Cross-Functional Leadership 

  • Act as a key partner to executive leadership in shaping regional priorities and business strategy  

  • Collaborate locally and globally with Finance, Marketing, Sales Excellence, Training, and Operations to support business objectives  

  • Provide insights and feedback from the field to inform corporate initiatives and decision-making  

  • Serve as a critical link between corporate teams and the field, ensuring clarity and execution  

 

Qualifications and Skills 

  • 8-10 years of relevant multi-unit retail leadership experience with oversight of large and complex store networks. Experience in a luxury or premium retail environment preferred. 

  • Proven ability to lead leaders and drive performance across geographically dispersed teams  

  • Strong business acumen withdemonstratedexperience managing and influencing financial performance 

  • Excel in operational excellence and client experience. 

  • Ability tooperatestrategically while remainingconnected to execution 

  • Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional partnership skills 

  • Flexible schedule with ability to travel as needed 

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs. 

 

The salary offered will be determined based on candidates’ relevant skills, experience, and geographic region. We leverage salary transparency in every market for a seamless candidate experience. In addition to base salary, the total compensation package for this position may include bonus potential, competitive benefits, and other perks. 

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