Store Manager – Lead a High-Impact Outlet, Heraklion

Adidas; Delaware; On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & rewards

Performance bonuses

Gas allowance

Free uniform sets twice a year

Discount on adidas products

Monthly food vouchers

Private life and medical insurance; +p

Enrollment in Store Manager capability

Fitness and wellbeing benefits

International brand learning

Job summary

adidas is opening a new Store Manager role in Heraklion, Crete. Lead a premium retail outlet, drive performance, and coach a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

You will manage schedules, maintain VM standards, and act as a Brand Ambassador while ensuring compliance and inventory health. Fluency in Greek and English is required, with at least 12 months in a Store Manager position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months’ experience in sports or fashion retail, including at least 12 months in a Store Manager role.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to plan, organize, coach and motivate a team to deliver an excellent customer experience.
• Effective communication, decision-making and analytical skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Office; familiarity with Power BI is a plus.
• Fluency in Greek and English.
• Solid understanding of Visual Merchandising and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze performance data to drive continuous improvement in sales, productivity and store profitability.
• Ensure compliance with legal and financial standards, safeguarding the store’s integrity.
• Lead by example on the sales floor, driving customer service excellence and team performance.
• Maintain strong floor presence, ensuring focus on customer service and sales even in your absence.
• Plan and manage staff schedules effectively, ensuring smooth store operations and service delivery.
• Act as a Brand Ambassador, consistently reflecting adidas values and culture.
• Ensure ongoing team training on customer service, brand, and product knowledge.
• Ensure efficient store operations, inventory management, and compliance with adidas standards and procedures.
• Ensure consistent execution of Visual Merchandising and in-store communication standards.
• Manage stock flow efficiently, ensuring timely deliveries and product availability on the sales floor.
• Ensure accurate and efficient cash desk operations.
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and productive store environment.
• Drive recruitment and development of the store team, ensuring alignment with HR policies.
• Build a high-performance culture through clear goal setting, performance analysis, and regular feedback.
• Share best practices to support performance across stores.
• Coach, develop and inspire your team to unlock their potential and support future growth opportunities.

Skills

Store leadership

Team coaching

Sales analytics

Power BI

MS Office

Greek & English

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Job description

adidas is opening a new Store Manager role in Heraklion, Crete. Lead a premium retail outlet, drive performance, and coach a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

You will manage schedules, maintain VM standards, and act as a Brand Ambassador while ensuring compliance and inventory health. Fluency in Greek and English is required, with at least 12 months in a Store Manager position.