Store Manager (m/w/d) London

Kapten & Son GmbH; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Store Manager to lead their new store in London. This exciting role involves overseeing the store opening, managing a team, and enhancing the customer experience. You will play a key role in shaping the store's success while fostering a positive work environment. If you thrive in a dynamic retail setting and are eager to inspire both customers and your team, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a vibrant company culture that values innovation and teamwork, and help create memorable shopping experiences for customers.

Benefits

Crew clothing and products

Complimentary beverages

Regular company events

Personal development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in leading employees and managing a retail environment.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage store opening and oversee daily operations.
• Develop the customer journey and achieve sales targets.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Retail Experience

Communication Skills

Job description

Hey, we are Kapten & Son - with over 200 employees, we work every day on becoming the leading D2C backpack brand in Europe. Be(come) part of the experience Store Manager (m/f/d) in our new Store in London!

We are looking for you if you want to help build our first Store in UK and grow the Kapten & Son crew with your future team!

Start Date: 1st of August 2025

That's what you move with us...

• The complete store management is in your hands: you accompany the store opening and search for new employees together with us.

• After the opening, your tasks range from store redesigns to staff planning and feedback meetings.

• Together with your future team, you will be responsible for the further development of the customer journey as well as the achievement of target sales in the store.

• With your congenial manner, you manage to develop, coach, and motivate the entire team.

• You report directly to our retail manager and are in close contact with our headquarter in Cologne (Germany).

Minimum Requirements:

• Have first experience in the leadership of employees.

• Have already gained several years of experience in retail.

• Always have an open ear for the needs of your customers and your employees.

• You can identify with our products and want to work together with a great team.

• Love to inspire customers with your positive charisma and to improve the shopping experience from day to day.

• Feel confident in communicating with customers in English.

Your benefits with us...

• Feel-good atmosphere: equipped with Kapten & Son Crew clothing and products for your daily work routine.

• A modern work environment with complimentary beverages, break room, and plenty of food options just around the corner.

• #crewloveistruelove: Regular company and team events.

• Learning & Development: personal development opportunities and quarterly feedback sessions.

• Discounts: Corporate benefits and discounts on our products.

→ You can find more information about our daily work on our Instagram channel: @kaptenandson.career

Being a Kapten by heart means that we are there for each other. #crewloveistruelove
We do everything with all our heart and act with great passion. We think outside the box, are solution-oriented, and innovative.

Deniz is looking forward to your application!