Assistant Store Manager M/F - Taormina - Fixed term contract (Season 2026, starting around late[...]

Zimmermann; Taormina; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading fashion brand in Taormina is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for the 2026 season, starting around late March. This role entails supporting the Store Manager with daily operations, achieving sales targets, and maintaining visual merchandising standards. The ideal candidate will possess leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for fashion. Offers include bespoke development plans, ongoing training, and a generous employee discount and bonus structure.

Servizi

Employee discount

Ongoing training and development

Seasonal uniform

Employee referral program

Competenze

• Experience in a similar leadership role required.
• Passion for the fashion retail industry needed.
• Strong communication skills to interact with team and clients.

Mansioni

• Support sales and visual merchandising.
• Team support, training, and coaching.
• Handle back office tasks including inventory management.

Conoscenze

Leadership experience

Excellent organisation skills

Strong communication skills

Fluent in English and Italian

Attention to detail

Descrizione del lavoro

Assistant Store Manager M/F – Taormina – Fixed term contract (Season 2026, starting around late March)

ZIMMERMANN is one of Australia's leading and most respected fashion designer brands. Zimmermann's ready‑to‑wear and swim and resort collections are sold through Zimmermann boutiques and high‑end retailers both in Australia and internationally. We maintain stand‑alone retail stores throughout Australia, EU, UK the USA and a successful online business.

ZIMMERMANN also upholds a well‑established wholesale business internationally with an enviable list of major stockists including Net‑a‑Porter and Saks Fifth Avenue, to name a few.

We are currently seeking an outstanding Assistant Store Manager to join our store in Taormina (CDD Full time 40h) for the season 2026 starting around late March.

The Assistant Store Manager helps the Store Manager with daily operational tasks. He/she is responsible for achieving sales targets and exemplifies excellent customer service.

Additionally, the Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in maintaining the store's visual merchandising (VM) standards and creating a memorable experience for customers to drive the store's revenue.

The main areas of responsibility are:

• Support sales and VM
• Team support and development (training, coaching, etc.)
• Back office tasks (reporting, planning, sales culture, stock management, inventory, loss prevention, etc.)

This list of responsibilities is non‑exhaustive.

Skills, Experiences and Knowledges:

• Profound experience in a similar leadership role
• Excellent organisation skills and high attention to detail
• Passion for the brand and Fashion retail industry
• Strong communication skills – the ability to interact positively to the team and clients in store
• Fluent in English and Italian

Why work with us?

• Bespoke development plans and access to strong mentors and industry leaders
• Ongoing Training & Development to grow your career within Zimmermann
• Seasonal uniform provided to all team members
• Generous Employee Discount and Bonus Structure
• Employee Referral Program with the opportunity to earn bonuses for successful placements
• Opportunity to progress your career within an Australian global luxury brand, including international opportunities
• Work with high‑end fashion and alongside fellow passionate and dedicated Zimmermann team members

Only short‑listed applicants will be contacted.

ZIMMERMANN is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications ensuring a strong corporate commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Business Development, General Business, and Customer Service

Industries

• Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

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