Store Manager
Key Skills
Job Description
THE ORGANISATION Philip Morris is one of the world’s largest international tobacco companies, with more than 82,700 employees worldwide. Our employees speak more than 80 languages and come from all regions of the world. We have 50 production facilities worldwide and our products are sold in more than 180 countries. At Philip Morris, we strive for a future where smoking is a thing of the past and we are all committed to make this reality as soon as possible. Our vision is clear: to lead the transformation of our industry by fully focusing our efforts, energy and resources to offering better, smoke-free alternatives for adults who otherwise continue to smoke. We are determined to change the world for the better and change to the benefit of all adult smokers and society at large. We believe in the following values. Innovation | Integrity | Excellent Execution | Collaboration | Responsibility THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for a result driven and customer centric Store Manager to be responsible for the overall store management of our Tobacco store in Utrecht. You’ll be a successful candidate when you’re able to enhance our customer satisfaction, and manage the staff to achieve optimal results. Skills Our expectations for a Store Manager are centered around your empathy towards the customers to ensure overall customer satisfaction, to professionally manage the business with drive, dedication, integrity and good organizational skills and lead and motivate a team with empathy and good people knowledge. Do you feel thrilled when reading all the above? If so, please continue reading to learn what the key accountabilities of the role are: Meet goals by training, motivating, mentoring and driving the sales staff Ensure high levels of customers satisfaction by building genuine relationships with the customers and understanding their needs Complete store administration and ensure compliance with policies and procedures Maintain outstanding store condition and propose innovative ideas Deal with all issues that arise from staff or customers (complaints, grievances etc) Lead by example. Key Requirements Have experience in consumer-facing retail operations (Experiential Retail, Hospitality, Consumer Entertainment) People management experience Experience in planning, KPI’s and Point of sales systems Available minimum 1 weekend day per week Proactive Strong organizational skills Good communication and interpersonal skills Be fluent or proficient in Dutch and English. RISE TO THE CHALLENGE You will join a dynamic, international and fast-paced work environment in a rapidly evolving industry and will interact with different levels of experience and expertise across the Company. We offer a contract with a competitive salary commensurate to the professional experience. Our company offers you a fresh perspective. Here, you will never stop exploring and discovering. We take on-the-job learning to another level, giving you every opportunity to develop your career and reach your full potential. This position will advance your experience with innovative technologies, services, and processes. Backed by a competitive salary and compensation package, you will work in a professional setting with clients and team members from all over the world. 34398
Core Responsibilities
Manage the store’s overall operations, administration, condition, and compliance while ensuring high customer satisfaction through genuine customer relationships. Train, motivate, and lead sales staff to meet goals, address staff and customer issues, and propose innovative ideas.
Requirements
Candidates should have consumer-facing retail, hospitality, or entertainment operations experience, along with people-management experience and familiarity with planning, KPIs, and point-of-sale systems. The role also requires availability for at least one weekend day per week, a proactive approach, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Dutch and English.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Compensation Package
- On-the-Job Learning
- Career Development Opportunities
About Philip Morris International
Industry: Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Philip Morris International (PMI) is a leading international consumer goods company working to deliver a smoke-free future and evolving its portfolio for the long term to include products outside of the tobacco and nicotine sector. Since 2008, PMI has invested more than USD 15 billion to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke, with the goal of completely ending the sale of cigarettes. In November 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the companies’ IQOS and ZYN brands. As of H1 2026, PMI's smoke-free products were available for sale in 109 markets and smoke-free products accounted for approximately 42% of net revenues. With a strong foundation and significant expertise in life sciences, PMI announced in February 2021 its ambition to expand into wellness and healthcare areas and aims to enhance life through the delivery of seamless health experiences. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com and www.pmiscience.com. Our priority is to attract, support and keep with us diverse and unique individuals. Our global workforce of more than 69,000 people is one of our greatest strengths and the key to our success as a company. Our employees speak more than 80 languages and come from all corners of the world. PMI has also been certified as a “Global Top Employer” for the seventh consecutive year, in recognition of the high standards of excellence in our working environment and the exceptional development opportunities we offer. If you come into our offices or meet our people, you will quickly realize that at PMI everyone has the opportunity to make a difference and build phenomenal careers.