ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

Inditex; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Monthly and annual sales bonuses

25% employee discount

Travel allowance

5 weeks annual leave

Pension plan

Language courses

Festive voucher

Job summary

Inditex in Utrecht is seeking an Assistant Store Manager who will play a key role in enhancing the store experience. You will lead the team by example, ensuring that every customer interaction reflects our brand values. Your focus will be on operational excellence and commercial success.

The ideal candidate will support scheduling, recruitment, and team development while maintaining store standards and visual guidelines.

This position offers numerous benefits, including a competitive salary, employee discounts, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong sense of ownership and ability to support others.
• Experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Full authorization to work in the EU without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the store team and create a positive environment.
• Monitor store performance and take action based on KPIs.
• Support recruitment and development processes.

Skills

Team coordination

Performance monitoring

Customer service

Organizational skills

Job description

Description

A store’s success starts with our people. As an Assistant Store Manager, you play a key role in bringing the store experience to life, supporting the Store Manager while taking ownership of your own areas of responsibility. You lead by example on the shop floor, creating an environment where people feel motivated, included, and confident, while ensuring every customer interaction reflects the brand at its best. Your focus is both operational and commercial. You monitor performance, using KPIs and commercial tools to identify opportunities and take action to support results. From product placement and replenishment to organizing deliveries and preparing the store for key trading moments, you ensure the store runs efficiently and always meets brand standards. You are closely involved in team coordination and development. You support scheduling based on business needs, contribute to recruitment processes, and work alongside HR and the Store Manager to ensure strong onboarding, training, and continuous development. Through your presence on the shop floor, you guide the team, set expectations, and help build a culture based on trust, collaboration, and accountability. You also play an important role in maintaining store operations and standards, ensuring visual guidelines are followed, handling customer queries with confidence, and supporting procedures related to security, Health & Safety, and sustainability.

Qualifications

You have a strong sense of ownership, support others through your actions, and contribute to achieving solid commercial results while developing the team around you. You are comfortable working with both people and performance, with the ability to organize, prioritize, and react in a fast‑paced environment. Applicants must have full authorization to work in the EU without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide visa or work permit sponsorship for this position.

Benefits

• Competitive salary that ranks among the highest in the retail sector in the Netherlands.
• Monthly and annual sales bonuses when the store achieves targets.
• Growth opportunities through our internal job portal.
• Learning platform training.
• 25% employee discount at all stores and brands in the Netherlands.
• Travel allowance reimbursed up to €12.60 per day.
• Annual holidays: 5 weeks per year, with extra holidays for long‑term employees.
• Pension plan with employer contributions.
• Exclusive discounts from top brands via our Benefits @ Work platform.
• Language courses in English and Spanish.
• Festive voucher during the Christmas period.
• Inclusive culture with a commitment to diversity.

Next steps

• Ready to join us? Submit your application and let’s grow together.
• After applying, our AI recruitment assistant will contact you via WhatsApp to collect additional information. Your candidate experience will still include personal contact with our team members.
• If your profile matches an opportunity, we’ll arrange an interview and get to know you better.
• If it’s a match, we’ll support you through the final steps and welcome you to your next opportunity in fashion.