In Store Commercial Manager

H&M; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Trondheim is seeking an In-Store Commercial Manager to enhance customer experience and drive sales. You will lead a passionate team, oversee daily operations, and manage visual merchandising. The ideal candidate has strong retail experience and leadership skills, along with a commitment to exceptional customer service. This permanent position includes attractive benefits like staff discounts and participation in growth programs.

Benefits

25% staff discount

Participation in H&M Incentive Program (HIP)

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in engaging with customers and delivering outstanding service.
• Experience in visual merchandising and promotions.
• Strong communication skills in team and customer interactions.
• Proven leadership ability in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert styling advice and ensure an engaging store experience.
• Analyze sales data to maximize department performance.
• Lead a team of Sales Advisors to meet service and presentation standards.
• Oversee daily store operations in alignment with brand standards.

Skills

Customer-Focused

Product Passion

Visual Merchandising

Excellent Communication

Team Leadership

Coaching & Development

Analytical Thinking

Adaptability & Flexibility

Operational Excellence

Flexible & Reliable

Job description

Jobbeskrivelse

Overview

As the In-Store Commercial Manager, you are a key driver of both customer experience and commercial success. With a passionate team by your side, you lead with vision and precision—delivering operational excellence and inspiring service that brings the store to life.

You’ll have the exciting opportunity to elevate the collection in a way that’s both creatively compelling and commercial, ensuring it resonates with customers while maximising sales potential.

Your role is pivotal in shaping a dynamic, inviting atmosphere that enhances both direct and indirect customer service, driving performance and setting new standards for success.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a high level of customer service through expert styling advice, strong product knowledge, and an engaging store experience
• Analyse sales data and collaborate with the Store Manager to maximise department performance
• Lead and motivate a team of Sales Advisors to consistently achieve service and presentation standards
• Lead and manage store merchandising, sales initiatives, campaign execution, and stock level optimization to maximise commercial opportunities and drive performance
• Support recruitment efforts and ensure effective onboarding and training for new team members
• Identify and nurture future talent, contributing to development plans that support team progression
• Oversee daily store operations, ensuring efficiency and alignment with brand standards
• Act as a brand ambassador, consistently delivering the best possible experience for every customer
• Step into the role of Store Manager when required, ensuring continuity in leadership and performance

Kvalifikasjoner

• Customer-Focused: You genuinely enjoy engaging with customers and lead by example in delivering outstanding service.
• Product Passion: You have a genuine interest in the products we offer and love sharing that enthusiasm with customers.
• Visual Merchandising: Experience managing store VM activations including window and mannequin changes, promotional set-ups and season-start layouts
• Eager to Learn: Open to feedback and actively seek out opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Excellent Communication: Clear, confident, and empathetic in both customer and team interactions.
• Team Leadership: Proven ability to organise and motivate teams in fast-paced environments to deliver high service standards.
• Coaching & Development: Experienced in giving constructive feedback and supporting others to grow and improve.
• Analytical Thinking: Demonstrate a strong understanding of key retail KPIs, using commercial insights and sales data to inform visual merchandising decisions
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Embraced change and responded quickly to customer feedback, stock levels, and operational updates.
• Operational Excellence: Maintained high standards in store presentation and operations, contributing to positive customer feedback and increased sales.
• Flexible & Reliable: Comfortable working varied hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Ytterligere informasjon

This is a permanent position with start date week 43. Apply by uploading your CV in English. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through our career page.

We’re committed to supporting our employees with a range of attractive benefits and valuable development opportunities. As a member of our team, you’ll enjoy a 25% staff discount across all H&M Group brands—available both in-store and online. Additionally, every employee is included in our H&M Incentive Program (HIP), designed to reward your contributions and support your growth within the company. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.

Inclusion & Diversity

At H&M Group, we are committed to fostering inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplaces across our entire organisation. We believe that teams thrive when they bring together a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. This diversity enhances our ability to solve problems creatively, expand our thinking, and build meaningful connections with colleagues and customers around the world. That’s why we consider all dimensions of diversity throughout our recruitment process—ensuring our workforce reflects the richness of the communities we serve