Manager (m/w/d) Retail Store Design

Villeroyboch Group; Blankenloch, Köln; Remote; EUR 75.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Die Villeroy & Boch Group sucht eine(n) Manager(in) Retail Store Design (m/w/d) in Vollzeit. Sie verantworten die konzeptionelle und technische Planung von Store-Fittings, Displays und Sonderlösungen, koordinieren Agenturen und Beschaffung.

Sie steuern globale Retail-Projekte, arbeiten mit internationalen Partnern, führen Meetings und Präsentationen. Gesucht wird eine erfahrene Führungskraft mit Englischkenntnissen; Deutschkenntnisse sind von Vorteil. Reisebereitschaft ist erforderlich.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ Jahre Berufserfahrung in Store Fitting, Visual Merchandising oder Retail Design.
• Erfahrung in internationalen Multi-Stakeholder-Umgebungen.
• Lieferantenmanagement, Ausschreibungen, Kostenkalkulation.
• Führungserfahrung oder -möglichkeiten.
• Gute Englischkenntnisse; Deutsch von Vorteil.

Aufgaben

• Konzeption und technische Planung von Store-Fittings, Displays und Sonderlösungen.
• Globale Projektleitung: internationale Rollouts end-to-end.
• Beschaffung & Qualitätssicherung: Tenderdokumente, Spezifikationen.
• Budget- und Capex-Kontrolle: Forecasts, Kostenkontrolle.
• Teamführung: Coaching und Entwicklung des Teams.

Kenntnisse

Store design

Project management

Leadership

Procurement

Budgeting

Team coaching

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Interior Design / Architecture

Tools

PaletteCAD

Vectorworks

SketchUp

Rhino

Cinema 4D

InDesign

Photoshop

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

## Manager (m/w/d) Retail Store DesignBewerben: Mettlach: DE Köln Office: Vollzeit: Heute ausgeschrieben: JR\\_9906# **Shape & Create - And make it happen!**## ## The Villeroy & Boch Group with its Ideal Standard brand is one of the world's leading manufacturers in the ceramics and lifestyle sector. With our innovative and stylish products from the Dining & Lifestyle and Bath & Wellness segments, we have been creating moments and rooms to feel good in since 1748. Our success is based on the passion, design expertise and innovative strength of our more than 13,000 employees in 42 countries.## Want to become part of us? #shapeandcreate### **What you can expect:*** **Concept & Display Development:** Drive the conceptual and technical planning for store fittings, displays, and bespoke solutions for special brand zones and window displays. Create clear briefings, steer external design agencies, and coordinate prototype procurement.* **Global Project Management:** Steer international store rollouts and project implementations end-to-end across **Own Retail, Wholesale, and Shop-in-Shop formats**—from initial planning and shop construction to pilot, flagship, and partner store openings. Coordinate with international partners and lead presentations and demo shop tours.* **Procurement & Quality Assurance:** Create tender documents and technical specifications in close alignment with Central Purchasing. Qualify suppliers, calculate cost of sales, ensure product profitability, and oversee quality sign-offs.* **Budget & Capex Controlling:** Manage and track annual budgets and project-specific Capex allocations, delivering accurate forecasts and cost discipline across all phases.* **Team Leadership:** Lead, coach, and inspire your team through regular 1:1s, open feedback, and our continuous development framework.### **What you bring:*** **Educational Background:** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Retail Design, Industrial Design, or a comparable discipline.* **Relevant Experience:** At least 5+ years of proven experience in store fitting, visual merchandising, display development, or retail design—**covering both brand retail environments and wholesale / partner spaces**—ideally within an international multi-stakeholder environment.* **Procurement & Technical Know-how:** Sound experience in supplier management, tender processes, cost calculations, and technical quality standards.* **Leadership Mindset:** Initial experience in leading, mentoring, or steering a team; an empowering, collaborative communication style.* **Tool & Language Skills:** Business fluency in English is essential; German language skills are a strong plus. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint), in **common CAD software (e.g., PaletteCAD, Vectorworks**) and **3D visualization tools** **(e.g., SketchUp, Rhino, Cinema 4D)**. Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop) is an advantage.* **Flexibility:** Willingness to travel internationally for store visits, dummy shop setups, and project milestones.