Store Manager

H & M Hennes & Mauritz Sverige AB; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% staff discount

Wellness Allowance

Long Service Award

Collective agreement

Job summary

H & M Hennes & Mauritz Sverige AB in Gothenburg is looking for a Store Manager to take full ownership of store performance. This role emphasizes creating exceptional customer experiences and leading a team to deliver outstanding service.

As a permanent, full-time position, the ideal candidate will manage operations, sales data interpretation, and team recruitment. The role includes numerous benefits such as a 25% staff discount and opportunities for personal development.

Applications are welcomed from those who thrive in diverse environments and are eager to support our inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead teams in fast-paced retail environments.
• Strong understanding of store operations and retail standards.
• Open to feedback and actively seeks personal development.

Responsibilities

• Drive exceptional customer service through team guidance.
• Interpret sales data to enhance store performance.
• Manage recruitment and training processes effectively.
• Foster an inclusive and motivating work environment.

Skills

Customer-Centric Mindset

Commercial Awareness

Team Leadership

Excellent Communication

Coaching & Development

Operational Excellence

Adaptability & Flexibility

Job description

As the Store Manager you'll take full ownership of your store's performance, with a strong focus on creating exceptional customer experiences that drive both sales and profitability. Your leadership will be the heartbeat of the store — guiding, inspiring, and empowering your team to deliver operational excellence and outstanding service.

By balancing front‑of‑house energy with behind‑the‑scenes efficiency, you'll cultivate a vibrant, customer‑first environment where every detail contributes to success. Through your strategic mindset and people‑first approach, you'll ensure the store not only meets its goals but becomes a destination that customers love to return to.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving exceptional customer service by guiding the store team to deliver personalized styling advice, expert product knowledge, and a memorable in‑store experience
• Interpreting sales data to drive performance and taking ownership of the store's commercial success
• Inspiring and leading a team of managers, visual merchandisers, and sales advisors to consistently exceed service and operational standards
• Managing recruitment processes and ensuring effective onboarding and training for all new team members
• Identifying high‑potential individuals and creating tailored development plans to support their career growth
• Managing all aspects of store operations— including compliance and visual merchandising—to ensure operational efficiency and uphold high standards of excellence
• Fostering a positive, inclusive, and motivating work environment where people thrive

• Customer‑Focused: A strong customer‑centric mindset, with a proven track record from past retail experience of leveraging customer feedback to inform business decisions and drive performance
• Business Acumen: Strong commercial awareness and a deep understanding of the broader retail landscape/KPI's, with a proven ability to align business objectives with evolving customer needs
• Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams / other leaders in fast‑paced retail environments, consistently delivering high standards of customer service while driving sales and profitability

• Eager to Learn: Open to feedback and actively seek out opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Excellent Communication: A clear, confident, and empathetic communicator, strong in engaging with both customers and teams, while effectively conveying operational direction and articulating broader long‑term goals/vision.
• Coaching & Development: Experienced in giving constructive feedback and supporting others to grow and improve.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Responsive to shifting priorities, with the agility to embrace new opportunities and the openness to consider diverse perspectives when making decisions and future plans.
• Operational Excellence: Strong understanding of store operations, compliance/security issues, and retail standards, with experience in leading and training teams.
• Comfortable working varied hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Language skills: English and Swedish

• This is a permanent full‑time position for our new store at NK in Gothenburg, with a contract of 40 hours a week. Start date mid September 2026.
• Closing Date: 03/07/2026

Benefits

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.

• Long Service Award
• Collective agreement
• Wellness Allowance

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.

Company Description

SINGULAR SOCIETY is an innovative membership‑based brand that offers premium products at the price they cost to make.

Location:
Östra Hamngatan 42, Göteborg, Sweden