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As a G-STAR Retail Manager for our outlet stores, you will be fully accountable for delivering the forecasted profit and loss (P&L) within your designated regions. This role involves driving business growth through strategic planning, marketing initiatives, and overseeing the implementation of store operations policies, standards, and procedures to maximize performance. You will lead, guide, coach, and support your direct reports, while collaborating closely with relevant departments at headquarters. Your responsibilities cover outlet stores in the BeNeLux and DACH regions. This role requires a willingness to travel frequently, as travel to our outlets is a significant part of the job.
Job Responsibility
Drive and analyze weekly store performance, implementing company sales tools and monitoring KPIs, revenues, and P&L in real-time
Closely cooperate with the Retail Management of outlet centers to optimize visibility and performance
Lead weekly regional trade performance meetings and develop action plans to prioritize outlet activities
Ensure labor cost accuracy, manage budgets, and maintain outlet team blueprints
Provide leadership and coaching to all direct reports to achieve KPIs and improve talent, operations, merchandising, financial, and customer outcomes
Ensure compliance with company guidelines for assigned G-STAR outlets
Align outlet plans with national marketing campaigns and collaborate with HQ and external partners to optimize performance
Develop strong partnerships and provide clear performance insights to the Head of Retail Europe
Act as a market expert, translating local product needs and pricing strategies to the buying and merchandising team
Define annual and seasonal store budgets in alignment with long-term plans
Optimize regional assortments by providing input to the Buying department based on local sales expectations, time to market, and business plans
Identify training needs and provide solutions via e-learning or on-site training in sales, service, business planning, product knowledge, and operational excellence
Offer on-the-ground coaching to Store Management and staff
Manage and develop Store managers and staff, overseeing hiring, training, and development in sales techniques, customer service, teamwork, and G-STAR DNA
Implement and execute the goal-setting process
Supervise staff planning in stores, ensuring the right people are in the right place at the right time
Promote a safe and inclusive environment and culture
Drive and optimize team engagement by ensuring an optimal in store communication process
Drive operational excellence through thorough execution of weekly RFID stock takes and compliance to all policies, standards and procedures
Manage omnichannel tasks like ship-from-store, endless aisle, and CRM
Ensure visual merchandising standards and seasonal retail marketing campaigns align with global standards
Upholding G-STAR store standards to guarantee the best customer experience
Assist with store openings, refits, and closures
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in retail leadership
Proven track record in operational performance on KPIs at HQ and country levels
Relevant experience in Apparel, Fashion, and/or Retail industry