Key Skills
Job Description
ASPESI was born in 1969 as a brand of shirts. Towards the end of the 1970s, Alberto Aspesi began creating ready-to-wear collections for men and women. With the avant-garde vision that has always been part of the brand's DNA, ASPESI presents for the first time the down jacket as a garment with an urban connotation, stripping it of the more technical or leisure function. The constant and rigorous search for the most innovative fabrics has always been one of the distinctive elements of the label. Even today, ASPESI remains faithful to a minimalist, extremely sophisticated and timeless approach. Main Role: Our team is looking for an experienced and motivated Dept Manager to successfully oversee the operations of our store in Amsterdam. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the store, achieving sales targets, and supervising store staff. Key Responsibilities: Manage all daily store operations, including opening and closing. Supervise and coordinate store personnel, ensuring a positive work environment. Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve and exceed established sales goals. Ensure the store is well stocked and products are displayed attractively. Manage cash operations and inventory control procedures. Provide high-quality customer service, handling customer requests and complaints professionally. Monitor market trends and adapt merchandising and sales strategies accordingly. Ensure the store adheres to cleanliness and maintenance standards. Collaborate with the management team to develop long-term plans and goals. Requirements: Proven experience in managing a store or a similar department. Leadership skills and the ability to motivate staff. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Knowledge of industry and market trends. Ability to efficiently manage workloads and resolve issues quickly and effectively. Results-oriented with the ability to achieve and exceed sales targets. Basic knowledge of human resource management, including hiring and staff training. Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Fluency in both Dutch and English. Hours of Work: Full-Time 40 hours a week on shifts Location: Retail Amsterdam De Bijenkorf ASPESI is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Core Responsibilities
The Department Manager is responsible for overseeing daily store operations, including inventory management, cash handling, and maintaining store standards. They will also lead and motivate staff while implementing sales strategies to meet and exceed performance targets.
Requirements
Candidates must have proven experience in store management, strong leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills. A bachelor's degree is required, along with fluency in both Dutch and English.
About ASPESI
Industry: Retail Apparel and Fashion
Company size: 51-200 employees
THE ASPESI BRAND IS THE STORY OF AN AVANT-GARDE NORMALITY. INSPIRED BY A TIMELESS STYLE AND SHAPED BY INNOVATION IN TEXTILES; IT IS STYLE BEYOND FASHION ASPESI was founded in 1969 by Alberto Aspesi as a shirts brand. By the end of the 70s, ASPESI was creating full ready to wear collections for both men and women and had established collaborations with prominent designers such as Walter Albini and Franco Moschino. A pioneer in launching the iconic down jacket, ASPESI was the first to introduce the item as a staple outerwear piece instead of a performance or weekend garment. Constant and rigorous textile research has always been at the core of ASPESI’s essence. To this day, ASPESI remains faithful to its minimalist, sophisticated and timeless approach. In November 2020 Lawrence Steele has been appointed creative director, with the aim to enrich the emotional range of ASPESI, expanding and articulating the scope of a style that in place of volatile frivolity stands for militant awareness, under the sign of Made in Italy.