Benefits


Monday – Friday working weeks and flexible working options available to support what’s important to you
Competitive base salary
Local and Global career growth – progress your career across our 7 Brands within the Group
50% off Cotton On Group Brands | Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids, Rubi Shoes, Typo, Factorie and Supre
Wellness support 24/7 – mental health, relationships, family + more
Discounts for you and your family - medical, travel, financial + more


The Role


Lead and inspire the execution of the Factorie brand strategy to achieve sales, profit, and growth targets across all Africa regions. 
Champion the customer experience by ensuring consistent delivery of Brand DNA across all consumer touchpoints. 
Drive retail operations, visual communication, and in-store execution to create compelling, on-brand environments. 
Oversee merchandise and inventory planning to deliver regionally relevant ranges and optimise stock flow. 
Manage the full P&L, focusing on sales growth, cost control, margin improvement, and profitability. 
Build, lead, nurture and develop a high-performing team through clear goals, coaching, and succession planning. 
Collaborate cross-functionally with Shared Services, Supply Chain, DC, and eCommerce to align on business outcomes. 
Support the delivery of online growth strategies through brand-building, consumer engagement, and product offer. 
Partner with the Property team to deliver store expansion plans and manage the full store opening process. 
Partner with the People team to ensure the acquisition, development, coaching and retention of best teams and crew 
Foster a culture of accountability, values-based leadership, and continuous improvement across all areas of the business.
It’s more than a job. It’s about making a positive difference in everything we do.


Desired knowledge, Experience and Key Skills


Minimum 8 years' experience in senior leadership roles within vertical apparel, consumer goods or lifestyle brands
Proven success in leading and scaling a retail brand across multiple regions
Demonstrated experience in people leadership, development, and coaching
Strong commercial acumen and ability to lead a business to profitability
Experience working with cross-functional teams including executive leadership
Strategic thinker with a strong commercial mindset and customer-first philosophy
Passionate brand ambassador with a deep understanding of retail and consumer trends
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
High resilience and adaptability in fast-paced, change-driven environments
Strong planning, decision-making and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to inspire, influence, and lead by example