Outdoor Retail Area Manager — Multi-Store Leader (Netherlands)

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Travel covered

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Zachary Daniels Recruitment is partnering with a leading international outdoor and lifestyle brand to appoint an Area Manager in Amsterdam, Netherlands. You will oversee a portfolio of stores across The Netherlands, driving commercial performance and delivering an outstanding customer experience.

The role involves coaching Store Managers, building high-performing teams, maintaining brand standards and visual merchandising, and supporting international expansion with a customer-first culture.

Qualifications

• Passion for the outdoors.
• Retail experience with outdoor products.
• Strong commercially and operationally.
• Able to manage remotely.
• New store open experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the commercial performance of a portfolio of stores across your region.
• Drive sales, profit, conversion, average transaction value and other key retail KPIs through strong commercial leadership.
• Coach, develop and inspire Store Managers to build high-performing teams and deliver business objectives.
• Create a culture of exceptional customer service, expert product knowledge and genuine customer engagement.
• Ensure stores consistently deliver the brand's values, standards and customer experience.
• Lead talent development, succession planning and recruitment across your area, building a strong pipeline of future retail leaders.
• Conduct regular store visits, performance reviews and business planning meetings to drive accountability and results.
• Identify opportunities to improve sales, customer experience and operational performance across the region.
• Ensure strong visual merchandising and product presentation, reflecting seasonal activity and commercial priorities.
• Ensure operational compliance across all stores, including health & safety, cash management, loss prevention and company procedures.

Skills

Outdoor retail experience

Retail leadership

Commercially minded

Remote management

New store openings

Job description

Zachary Daniels Recruitment is partnering with a leading international outdoor and lifestyle brand to appoint an Area Manager in Amsterdam, Netherlands. You will oversee a portfolio of stores across The Netherlands, driving commercial performance and delivering an outstanding customer experience.

The role involves coaching Store Managers, building high-performing teams, maintaining brand standards and visual merchandising, and supporting international expansion with a customer-first culture.