C & A
- Location:
- Floresti Cluj Napoca (407280) – Romania
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Type:
- Permanent
- Main Industry:
- Search Fashion, Art & Design Jobs
- Other Industries & Skills:
- Advertising, Marketing & PR Finance, Banking & Insurance
- Advertiser:
- C & A
- Job ID:
- 131256603
- Posted On:
- 22 October 2024
The future looks like you
C&A Europe is a leading European family-owned fashion retailer known for sustainable fashion and value for money offering. The organisation has new leadership and is embarking on a multi-year transformation program where we are investing significantly to drive growth, revitalise the operational back bone of the business and our digital capabilities.
“Let’s build the future together – the best is yet to come”
We are seeking an experienced and agile Store Manager to lead our fashion retail store. As a Store Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all strategic, commercial, people-related, and operational tasks to ensure the success and profitability of the store. This role requires a strong business acumen, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for the fashion industry.
How You’ll Contribute
Strategic Planning
-Collaborate with senior management to set store goals, budgets, and business plans
-Conduct local market research and analysis to identify new trends, customer preferences, and competitors’ activities
-Develop and implement strategies to achieve sales targets and maximize profitability
Commercial Excellence
-Drive sales by creating a customer-centric environment and ensuring exceptional customer service standards are maintained
-Monitor and analyze sales performance, inventory levels, and product mix to make data-driven decisions
-Identify opportunities for business growth, such as local collaborations, or promotional campaigns
-Create an engaging and memorable shopping experience for customers, promoting brand loyalty and repeat business
-Stay updated on fashion trends, product knowledge, and industry developments to provide expert advice to customers
Leadership and Team management
-Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing team of sales associates, visual merchandisers, and support staff
-Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to enhance individual and team performance
-Foster a positive work culture that promotes teamwork, motivation, and employee development
Operational Efficiency
-Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and visual merchandising standards
-Resolve customer complaints and inquiries in a timely and satisfactory manner
-Optimize store operations by efficiently managing stock levels, replenishment, and inventory control
-Implement loss prevention measures to minimize theft and operational shrinkage
What You Bring
-Apprenticeship and/or bachelor’s degree in business administration, Retail Management, or a related field (preferred)
-Proven experience as a Store Manager or in a similar leadership role.
-Strong business acumen with a track record of achieving sales targets and driving profitability
-Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a diverse team
-Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with customers, employees, and senior management
-Sound knowledge of retail operations, visual merchandising, and inventory management
-Proficiency in using point-of-sale (POS) systems and other retail software applications
-Flexibility to work extended hours, including weekends and holidays, as required
-Ability to speak fluent in Romanian and English
What We Offer
-The opportunity to work in an independent role, shaping the future of C&A in Romania.
-Enjoy exclusive discounts in all our stores.
-Daily food allowance.
-Access continuous learning and mentorship via the C&A E-Learning Academy and regular feedback sessions.
-Learn or improve in any language with our external language provider (Busuu).
-Elevate your well-being as we collaborate with top-tier partners dedicated to your holistic health and success (such as OpenUp, Headspace and much more!)
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