Flagship Store Manager

Marimekko Oy; Paris; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Marimekko Oy is seeking a Flagship Store Manager for its new Paris store. This role involves leading a talented team, driving sales, and enhancing brand awareness. The ideal candidate should possess strong retail management skills and a passion for art and fashion.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management.
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams.
• Fluency in French and English.

Responsabilités

• Lead store operations and achieve sales targets.
• Manage team training and development.
• Create exceptional customer experiences.

Connaissances

Retail management

Team building

Art appreciation

Communication

Customer relationship building

Description du poste

Marimekko is a Finnish lifestyle design company renowned for its original prints and colors. The company's product portfolio includes high-quality clothing, bags, accessories, and home décor items ranging from textiles to tableware. Founded in 1951, Marimekko's distinctive printed fabrics have established a strong and unique identity. In 2024, the company's net sales totaled EUR 183 million, with a comparable operating profit margin of 17.5 percent. Globally, there are approximately 170 Marimekko stores, and its online store serves customers in 38 countries. The key markets include Northern Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and North America. The Group employs about 480 people. The company's shares are quoted on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.

Flagship Store Manager

We are seeking a highly organized and sales-driven Flagship Store Manager to lead the launch and operations of our upcoming Paris store. This pivotal role will be instrumental in building and managing our French retail team while enhancing Marimekko's brand presence and positioning in France.

As the Flagship Store Manager, you will be responsible for delivering an exceptional retail experience aligned with our brand values. You will lead the execution of our flagship retail concept in Paris, inspiring both customers and your team through a deep understanding of our brand.

You will collaborate closely with our Head of Retail Scandinavia / EMEA, North America Regional Area Manager, Merchandising Planner, and Marketing/PR Managers globally and locally.

This is a full-time, permanent position reporting to the Regional Area Manager Scandinavia / EMEA.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Promote community building and brand awareness efforts including:

• Managing Marimekko's flagship retail store activities and execution according to global and local plans, creating an exceptional customer experience.
• Organizing and project managing monthly brand activities and events with marketing partners.
• Creating awareness through outreach to partners, influencers, and creative industry professionals using innovative tactics.
• Acting as a Marimekko ambassador to grow the local community through customer acquisition, relationship building, and partnerships.

Create a team of brand ambassadors embodying Marimekko's values.

Responsibility for all store operations including:

• Sales leadership: motivating and leading the sales team to achieve results.
• Sales associate development: training staff in product knowledge, sales standards, and customer service.
• Operational excellence: creating effective employee schedules, hiring efforts.
• Store standards and visual merchandising: executing floor moves, visual directives, and merchandising strategies.

Qualifications:

• Experience in retail management.
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams.
• Interest in art, architecture, and fashion, with a professional network in these areas.
• Ability to act as a Marimekko Brand Ambassador in actions, attitude, and appearance.
• Proactive and hands-on approach.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in French and English.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects.
• Flexibility to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed.

At Marimekko, we value diversity, fairness, and collaboration. If you share our values and have the relevant background, this is a unique opportunity to work in an exciting international environment with one of the most iconic lifestyle brands.

If you're interested, please submit your application, including your CV and cover letter with salary expectations, via our career site. We will start interviews during the application period, so apply as soon as possible, no later than 15.07.2025. For more information, contact Head of Retail Scandinavia / EMEA Andrew Woodfine or Regional Area Manager Scandinavia / EMEA Josefine Arnstad.

Marimekko promotes equality, inclusion, and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and personal characteristics. Recruitment is based on business needs and candidate qualifications. According to Universum's ranking, Marimekko is the 3rd most attractive employer in Finland among business professionals and 4th among business students.

Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills: Cost Accounting, ASP.NET, ABAP, Field Sales, Jni, Inventory

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1