Are you Norrøna's next Retail Manager International?

We are looking for a highly motivated Retail Manager International to join our team! Are you ready to turn your passion for the outdoors into a career and make a meaningful difference? Join Norrøna on an exciting journey as our new Retail Manager International!

Founded in 1929, Norrøna has been family-owned and operated ever since. For nearly a century, we’ve been dedicated to crafting the world’s greatest outdoor products - enabling people to push boundaries and connect with nature at its rawest. Our mission is to create the world’s greatest outdoor products and offer unique adventures through responsible business.

Guided by our vision - "Welcome to nature" - we design innovative, high-performance equipment for skiers, climbers, and explorers, while actively working to protect the wild places we love. At Norrøna, you’ll grow in a passionate and innovation-driven culture where curiosity, testing, learning, and even failing are embraced as part of the process. We believe that attention to detail is essential in our pursuit of the highest quality - and we never stop striving to improve.

About the Position

As Retail Manager International, you will be responsible for the commercial performance and development of Norrøna’s international retail network, including own stores, outlet locations, and franchise/partner stores.

You will hold full P&L responsibility for owned retail operations and play a key role in driving revenue, profitability, operational excellence, and premium customer experiences across all international markets.

This role requires a commercially driven and hands-on retail leader who can combine strong operational execution with leadership, partner management, and strategic growth initiatives.

The Retail Manager International will report directly to the Chief Sales Officer.

Main Responsibilities

• Drive sales, profitability, and KPI performance across international retail operations
• Lead, coach, and develop store managers and retail teams to build high-performing organizations
• Ensure all stores deliver a premium, customer-centric experience aligned with Norrøna’s brand standards
• Oversee franchise and partner store performance, ensuring operational and commercial compliance
• Execute visual merchandising, campaigns, product launches, and retail standards consistently across markets
• Monitor store performance data and implement actions to improve productivity and profitability
• Lead and support new store openings, expansions, and operational preparations
• Ensure consistent implementation of systems, tools, processes, and routines together with Sales Operations
• Collaborate closely with Sales Leadership, Marketing, Operations, and other central functions
• Contribute to forecasting, market planning, and international retail growth initiatives
• Gather market insights and represent retail feedback across the organization

We believe you’ll succeed in this role if you

• Are a strong commercial retail leader with a hands-on and execution-oriented mindset
• Thrive in an international and fast-paced environment
• Combine strategic thinking with strong operational execution
• Have a passion for building and developing high-performing teams
• Are motivated by driving sales, profitability, and premium customer experiences
• Build strong relationships with partners, store teams, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Use data, KPIs, and insights to drive performance and decision-making
• Have a genuine passion for the outdoor industry and the Norrøna brand values

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in retail management, preferably in fashion, sports, outdoor, or premium lifestyle brands
• Experience working across international markets
• Strong commercial understanding and analytical skills
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Fluency in English required, additional languages are an advantage
• Willingness to travel internationally

Why this is a great opportunity

• Join a premium outdoor brand with the goal of being the most responsible actor in the industry
• Friendly and social work environment
• Competitive insurance benefits, and a solid pension scheme
• Additional perks, including access to our company cabin at Beitostølen and discounts on Norrøna products
• Work at our “Norrøna House” at Lysaker, a multi hub that includes our offices, a Flagship Store, Norrøna Event facilities and a brand new Naturen Brasserie

Ready to embark on this adventure? Apply now and become a part of Norrøna's exciting journey!

Start date: As soon as possible

Application deadline: 31st of May. Qualified candidates will be contacted on an ongoing basis.

Please use our application portal, as we do not accept applications sent via email or other channels.