Company Overview
BIRKENSTOCK is a global footwear brand with a family tradition since 1774. It employs 7,100 people worldwide, produces over 95% of products in Germany, sources 90% of materials from Europe, and operates globally from its headquarters in Linz am Rhein.
Job Summary
Join Birkenstock as a Retail Sales Supervisor to deliver excellent customer service, guide shoppers in product selection, support sales transactions, and maintain a welcoming store environment across Singapore locations.
Your tasks:
- Support the Store Manager in managing daily store operations to ensure smooth and efficient functioning
- Lead by example to deliver excellent customer service and achieve high customer satisfaction
- Coach and motivate Sales Associates to enhance their product knowledge, selling skills, and customer service capabilities
- Assist in planning and managing daily staff schedules and shift coverage to optimize team performance
- Support onboarding and training of new team members to ensure effective integration
- Monitor compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards during daily store operations
- Assist with visual merchandising to maintain product displays aligned with brand guidelines
- Monitor stock levels and support inventory management activities including stock replenishment and stock takes
- Handle customer enquiries, feedback, and complaints professionally, escalating issues to the Store Manager as needed
- Support execution of promotional activities and ensure in-store marketing materials and displays are properly maintained
- Assist with store opening and closing procedures, including cash handling and POS operations
- Maintain high standards of store cleanliness, organisation, health, safety, and compliance
- Act as the Store Manager’s key support and take charge of the store in their absence to ensure business continuity and service standards
- Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Store Manager
Your profile:
- High school diploma or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 2 years’ retail experience, preferably in a supervisory role
- Strong customer service and communication skills demonstrated through daily customer interactions
- Customer-first mindset with passion for delivering excellent service
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills applied in retail operations
- Good understanding of retail operations, merchandising, inventory management, and POS systems
- Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the Store Manager and team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and POS systems
- Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays
- Passion for fashion, lifestyle, and premium brands
- Ability to lift up to 20kg (physically required for store operations)