Store Manager Ridderkerk (30-38 uur)

C&A; Ridderkerk; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time contract

30–38 hours per week

28 vacation days

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

20% staff discount

Job summary

C&A is seeking an authentic and curious Store Manager for the Ridderkerk branch. The role involves leading the store, driving profitability, and delivering an unforgettable shopping experience for customers while upholding high service standards.

You will oversee staff training, customer engagement on the shop floor, and strict adherence to inventory and visual merchandising guidelines. A strong background in retail leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a retail store or team in fashion/textiles.
• Strong customer service focus with ability to train staff.
• Good communication skills in English; Dutch fluency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leverage commercial insight to understand strengths and weaknesses of the store, positioning it optimally in the market.
• Manage staff and provide ongoing training in close collaboration with the leadership team (Floor Manager, Visual Merchandiser, etc.).
• Be present on the sales floor daily, setting a positive example in customer contact and following up on customer suggestions.
• Oversee regular inventory checks and ensure compliance with visual merchandising guidelines.

Skills

Leadership experience

Sales KPIs

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Store Manager – C&A (Ridderkerk)

Fluent Dutch required. C&A is a well-established fashion retailer with nearly two centuries of history. We invite an authentic and curious Store Manager to continue this legacy.

As Store Manager, you will lead your branch and be responsible for long‑term profitability. You provide an unforgettable shopping experience for all customers and maintain high service and efficiency standards.

Responsibilities

• Leverage commercial insight to understand strengths and weaknesses of the store, positioning it optimally in the market.
• Manage staff and provide ongoing training in close collaboration with the leadership team (Floor Manager, Visual Merchandiser, etc.).
• Be present on the sales floor daily, setting a positive example in customer contact and following up on customer suggestions.
• Oversee regular inventory checks and ensure compliance with visual merchandising guidelines.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience as a retail store manager or team leader in the textile industry, with proven ability to motivate staff and handle conflict.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office and a solid grasp of sales KPIs and results, plus an understanding of the broader commercial context.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain oversight even in stressful situations, ensuring an enjoyable customer experience through visual merchandising and attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English is a plus.

Benefits

• Full‑time contract with a defined period and the option to convert to permanent, 30–38 hours per week.
• Competitive salary commensurate with market.
• 28 vacation days.
• A pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training in areas such as customer service, styling, or denim.
• 20% staff discount.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

C&A promotes equal opportunities for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are guided by a balanced board committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, handicap, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental or family status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non‑binary candidates of all ethnic and socio‑economic backgrounds and encourage particularly people from under represented groups to apply. Even if you do not meet all criteria, but feel you can contribute, we invite you to apply and help us build an inclusive community.