Retail Experience Specialist

About the Role
Konges Sløjd is looking for an experienced, commercially driven Retail Experience Specialist to lead the development and execution of premium retail environments across our global wholesale partner network.

This role will play a central part in shaping how the Konges Sløjd brand is experienced in physical retail within our wholesale distribution. The Retail Experience Specialist will translate our brand vision into elevated customer experiences that strengthen brand equity, deepen consumer engagement, and support our international growth ambitions. This position will oversee the development and implementation of shop-in-shops, pop-ups and wholesale environments, and strategic retail activations. Each physical touchpoint must consistently reflect the distinctive aesthetic, craftsmanship, and storytelling that define Konges Sløjd.

As a key cross-functional partner, the Retail Experience Specialist will work closely with Commercial, Marketing, Creative, Product and Sales, and external retail partners to deliver best-in-class retail experiences across global markets.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the strategy, development, and execution of retail activation initiatives across key international wholesale partners.
  • Translate the Konges Sløjd brand universe into premium physical environments that combine aesthetic excellence with commercial performance.
  • Own projects from concept development through implementation, including space planning, budgeting, supplier management, production, installation, and performance evaluation.
  • Establish and maintain global retail experience and visual merchandising standards, ensuring consistency across all physical brand touchpoints.
  • Drive the ongoing optimization of existing shop-in-shops and branded retail environments to maximize customer engagement and commercial impact.
  • Partner closely with Commercial and Marketing teams to identify and execute strategic retail opportunities.
  • Collaborate with Product and Sales teams to ensure assortments, space allocation, and product presentation are optimized for each market and retail environment.
  • Develop and deliver training programmers and retail guidelines that enable partners and sales teams to consistently execute the brand at the highest level.
  • Lead the seasonal transformation of showrooms and exhibition spaces, creating inspiring environments that effectively communicate collection narratives and brand stories.
  • Build strong relationships with retailers, distributors, agencies, suppliers, and contractors to ensure flawless execution across all projects.

Your Profile

The ideal candidate combines a strong commercial mindset with refined aesthetic judgement and a proven ability to deliver premium brand experiences within an international retail environment.

The successful candidate will bring
  • Significant experience within Retail Experience, Visual Merchandising, Retail Marketing, Brand Activation, Store Design, or a comparable function within a premium lifestyle, fashion, design, or consumer goods brand.
  • A proven track record of delivering complex retail projects across multiple markets and stakeholders.
  • Strong business acumen and an understanding of how retail environments contribute to brand growth, customer engagement, and commercial success.
  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
  • An understanding of customer journey principles and the ability to create meaningful and memorable physical brand experiences.
  • Experience working with international retailers, department stores, distributors, and premium wholesale partners.
  • Strong stakeholder and communication skills, combined with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
  • A proactive, entrepreneurial, and solution-oriented mindset with the confidence to take ownership and make decisions independently.
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
  • Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Why Join Konges Sløjd

This is a unique opportunity to play a defining role in shaping how one of the most distinctive and fast-growing global lifestyle brands is experienced across international retail environments.
The role offers the opportunity to join an ambitious, entrepreneurial organization where creativity, design excellence, and commercial performance are closely connected. Working alongside talented colleagues across functions, the Retail Experience Specialist will help further develop and elevate the Konges Sløjd brand within a world-class global distribution network - including leading premium department stores and some of the world’s most inspiring retail destinations.

Deadline to apply is 30th August.