Retail - Associate Store Leader, Munich

ON RUNNING; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sportswear company in the UK is seeking an experienced Associate Store Leader who will drive retail initiatives and support team development. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in retail operations, a passion for the sports industry, and strong project management skills. Responsibilities include overseeing talent management, inventory accuracy, and ensuring exceptional customer service. Join us to make a significant impact in shaping our retail landscape.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in retail operations or a customer-focused environment.
• 2+ years of experience leading teams and managing projects.
• Experience in the Running, Fashion, or Sports industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment for team positions and enhance onboarding.
• Oversee talent and performance management tasks.
• Manage inventory levels and monitor stock accuracy.
• Plan and manage visual merchandising changes.

Skills

Team development

Performance management

Inventory management

Project management

Customer service

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Job description

In short

As an Associate Store Leader, you will play a pivotal role in driving and supporting retail initiatives to enhance operational excellence within our retail stores. Your responsibilities will include team development and performance management, overseeing inventory management, leading change management efforts, and crafting effective communications. This position offers the opportunity to shape and build our retail landscape, setting a strong foundation for the future. Join us to make a significant impact and grow with us in this dynamic and exciting journey.

Your Mission

• Lead recruitment for lead advisors and advisors, and deliver a strong onboarding process for new hires.
• Oversee all talent‑related matters including scheduling, time tracking, payroll, absence, conduct, and performance.
• Implement development plans for team leads to support their professional growth and performance.
• Ensure optimal stock levels and inventory accuracy by proactively monitoring sell‑through rates and product flow strategy in store.
• Ensure smooth transitions by planning visual change‑outs in advance and addressing any visual updates for sell‑through optimization on a daily basis.
• Ensure effective in‑store training delivered by the training lead.

Embrace Company Values

The Team Spirit: Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.

The Positive Spirit: Demonstrate a strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service.

The Explorer Spirit: Embrace new ideas and initiatives to drive store success.

The Athlete Spirit: Uphold high standards of integrity and professionalism in all actions.

Your story

• 3-5 years of experience in retail operations or a customer‑focused environment.
• 2+ years of experience leading teams, managing projects, or driving performance improvement initiatives.
• Experience in the Running, Fashion, or Sports industry is a plus, but a passion for these areas is essential.
• You possess an entrepreneurial growth mindset, eager to challenge the status quo with an appetite for relentless improvement.
• You have a proven ability to lead and develop high‑performing teams.
• You have strong experience in project management, coordinating cross‑functional teams from start to finish.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed.
• You speak German and English fluently.