Store Manager - New Store Opening

Lone Design Club Ltd; Paris; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Design Club Ltd is opening its Italie Deux store in Paris in February 2027. We are seeking a driven Store Manager to take full ownership of operations, team performance, and in-store presentation for a revolving multi-brand showcase.

You will lead staff across opening, stock, VM, and safety, collaborate with partners and the HQ on local marketing, and act as the in-store ambassador, shaping our French operation from the ground up.

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial and driven mindset with a passion for emerging brands.
• Experience in store leadership and retail operations preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee all day-to-day operations of the Italie Deux store.
• Recruit, manage and motivate a high-performing store team. Work with the retail director to ensure best staffing structure for service, operations and cost.
• Ensure smooth processes across opening/closing, stock management, VM, health & safety, and security.
• Maintain a high standard of visual merchandising in line with brand guidelines.

Skills

Store leadership

Team management

Customer experience

Brand partnerships

Marketing activation

Job description

We are looking for a driven and entrepreneurial Store Manager to take full ownership of our upcoming Italie Deux store, opening in February 2027. Our store operates as a revolving multi-brand showcase, hosting a curation of smaller brands on short-term residencies. We exist to support emerging brands to build presence in physical retail.

You’ll lead all aspects of the store's operations and performance, from team management and customer experience to helping guide brands on best practice, as well as working with the shopping centre to support marketing activation. You will act as the in-store face of both Italie Deux and Lone Design Club — championing our mission, delivering results, and nurturing a thriving, ever-changing retail space.This is a unique opportunity for a proactive, commercially-minded individual who wants to help shape the future of physical retail. As our first entry into France, this role brings the opportunity to act as the local expert, with the goal to lead in growing our French operation from the ground.

This job description outlines the key responsibilities and expectations for the role but is not an exhaustive list. You may be required to carry out additional duties as reasonably requested by Lone Design Club in line with the needs of the business.

Key ResponsibilitiesStore Leadership & Operations

• Own and oversee all day-to-day operations of the Italie Deux store.
• Recruit, manage and motivate a high-performing store team. Work with the retail director to ensure best staffing structure for service, operations and cost.
• Ensure smooth processes across opening/closing, stock management, VM, health & safety, and security.
• Maintain a high standard of visual merchandising in line with brand guidelines.

Customer Experience

• Deliver exceptional service to all customers and embody the Lone Design Club values.
• Train the team on storytelling, brand knowledge, and service excellence.
• Champion a welcoming, inclusive and inspiring in-store atmosphere.

Brand Success & Relationship Management

• Act as the main in-store point of contact for partner brands.
• Support brands with onboarding, sales performance, merchandising, and overall experience.
• Drive retention by ensuring brands see strong value and results from their time at Italie Deux.
• Collect and relay brand and customer feedback to inform improvements.

Marketing & Activation

• Collaborate with the HQ team to implement localised marketing strategies, events, and in-store activations.
• Identify opportunities to drive traffic, grow footfall, and increase conversion through creative and commercial thinking.
• Build relationships with the local community, influencers, press, and collaborators to enhance the store’s profile.

Salary Range & Benefits

35 hours per week, across 5 of 7 days. Full Monday-Sunday availability required.