lululemon
Franchise Regional Manager – India (UK‑based)
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Franchise Regional Manager – India (UK‑based)
Franchise Regional Manager – EMEA Markets
About lululemon
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. We set the standard in technical fabrics and functional design, creating transformational products and experiences that help people move, grow, connect, and thrive. Our success is rooted in:
- Innovative, high-quality products
- A focus on physical and community retail experiences
- A commitment to our people
- Building an equitable, inclusive, and growth-focused workplace
Beyond business growth, we aim to drive positive change for a healthier, brighter future—including fostering an equitable, inclusive, and inclusive environment for our teams.
About the Role
The Franchise team operates under Alternate Channels in EMEA, expanding our business beyond traditional vertical channels. We collaborate with select franchise partners across key markets to bring lululemon stores, e-commerce, and our products to new communities.
The Franchise Regional Manager will play a pivotal role in driving and scaling the international franchise business across assigned markets. Responsibilities include:
- Expanding into new markets: Middle East, Rest of Europe, India, Southeast Asia, or South America.
- Ensuring brand consistency, operational excellence, and high standards across franchised locations.
- Working with in-market partners to execute strategic plans, enhance guest and internal experiences, and align operations with company culture and core values.
A Day in the Life: Key Responsibilities
- Primary Internal Liaison: First point of contact for all internal departments across assigned markets.
- Market Engagement: Conduct effective visits to franchised locations and engage with key regional stakeholders.
- Account Management: Oversee franchise feedback, ensure support needs are met, and evaluate service quality.
- Strategic Insights: Identify real estate opportunities and market growth potential.
- Performance Tracking: Monitor key financial metrics of stores in the assigned region and report progress against objectives.
- Cultural Alignment: Ensure franchise partners uphold lululemon’s core values, brand integrity, and store excellence.
- Brand Integrity: Maintain consistency across guest experiences, marketing, retail buying centers (RBE), and digital channels.
- Relationship Building: Cultivate strong partnerships with franchisees, ensuring alignment of products, programs, and solutions with market needs.
- Expertise: Serve as a local knowledge champion, representing market insights internally across all functions.
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Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Core Requirements
- 8+ years of retail leadership experience, preferably with a focus on commercial partnerships and franchise operations.
- Experience in managing or leading in India (or equivalent leadership exposure in India-market conditions).
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams toward achieving shared goals.
- Demonstrated success in transforming new or expanding business models.
- Deep understanding of global apparel markets and regional trade dynamics.
- Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
Must-Haves
✅ Ambition & Collaboration
- Thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Entrepreneurial mindset—constantly innovates for better results.
- Self-starter who embraces change and goals-oriented innovation.
✅ Diversity & Mindset
- Values difference and creates psychologically safe environments.
✅ Leadership & Influence
- Experience in enrolling, inspiring, and motivating teams to high performance.
✅ Empathy & Ownership
- Approaches conversations with honesty, empathy, and inclusivity.
- Focuses on delivering impactful results with enjoyment.
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Role Classification
This position follows a Hybrid Workplace Policy:
🔹 At least 4 days onsite per week for in-person collaboration. 🔹 Work is completed remotely otherwise.
Our policy prioritizes flexibility while ensuring effective teamwork and operational execution.
Bespeers: Equity, Inclusion & Working at lululemon
We are a company of difference in thought and approach. As we continue to build a high-performing, growth-minded culture, we aim to ensure our talent reflects diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
- Individual differences are embraced, celebrated, and keystones of innovation.
- We champion mental wellness, gender equality, racial diversity, and LGTBQIA+ inclusion.
These values, alongside a relentless focus on our product and communities, define lululemon’s culture and drive our future.
Equal Opportunities Statement
At lululemon, we believe in equal opportunity for all. Decisions on hiring, promotions, and benefits are made based on:
✔ Merit ✔ Business needs ✔ Fulfillment of job requirements
We maintain an educated mindset toward career development without regard to:
- Race
- Colour
- Creed
- Age
- Sex, gender identity
- Sexual orientation
- National origin
- Religion
- Marital status
- Medical condition
- Disability
- Military status
- Pregnancy/childbirth status
- Any other protected status under local, state, federal, or provincial laws.
Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Our commitment to equal opportunity spans all areas: recruitment, compensation, development, and growth opportunities.
Your responsibility: Ensure that lululemon policies reflect our values by contributing with honesty, respect, accountability, and contribution.
Note: Only applicants selected for consideration will receive further communication. Thank you for expressing your interest.
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