Store Manager, P.C. Hooftstraat, Amsterdam
Key Skills
Job Description
WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED STORE MANAGER TO LEAD OUR BEAUTIFUL STORE AT P.C. HOOFTSTRAAT, AMSTERDAM! You will be an ambassador for GANNI. You will work within our beautifully curated stores. The GANNI culture is based on a learning and results-driven mentality. Where everyone is united by a common purpose. At GANNI we are passionate and optimistic people who live and breathe everything we stand for. You have a responsible, environmentally friendly approach to our business. You keep an open mind, you are authentic in everything you do. You will run a business that is based on an omnichannel/omnicommerce mentality where missing a sale is not an option. You have a result-oriented mindset and you will drive footfall through a digital client outreach program as an integral part of daily business. Through online booking services and in-store events, you and your team will build and foster the GANNI community. You will lead and support your team to always deliver service that is seamless, efficient and dedicated to the client’s needs. You will be managing, motivating and leading your store team to achieve KPI targets and you will create a culture within your team that is authentic, optimistic and driven by results and the opportunity to learn. Key Responsibilities STORE Achieve budgets and KPI targets set by Area Manager Analyze performance and take relevant actions on areas of improvement, in order to develop business growth Diligently following up on action plans put in place Aligning business priorities and action plans together with Area Manager Setting daily, weekly and monthly expectations of store results and individual team performances and following up persistently Organize and provide effective training and workshops with the team using tools provided by Area Manager and Training team Deliver Weekly and Monthly reporting to deadlines set by Area Manager Planning store schedules productively, and following up regularly on salary spending TEAM MANAGEMENT Leading by example the team in store by following the GANNI standards and selling procedure Coaching, motivating, inspiring and challenging team in order to optimize performance Ensuring all team members are fully trained on collections, following the HUB academy guidelines and GANNI values Organizing monthly staff meetings Recruitment and onboarding of client advisors Applying disciplinary procedure in a timely manner, where necessary Ensuring GANNI HR policies and procedures are met at all times Ensuring grooming and behavior of staff members is professional and inspirational at all times Execution of yearly PDP and appraisal discussions OPERATIONAL Ensure storefront and BOH are presentable, organized and easy to navigate at all time Responsibility for weekly stocktake and shrinkage results Responsibility for all operational and commercial activities, including handling deliveries, RTW, sale implementation, till procedure, returns processing, claims processing, and omnichannel procedures (fx. BOPIS, EA, BOSFS) Organization and implementation of in-store events together with the Marketing team and Area Manager’ Ensure all VM guidelines are put in place and follow up regularly on standards with VM management Professional Qualifications Solid and proven management background with at least 3 years of experience in a leadership role, preferably within store management and team leadership Strong customer relations and CRM experience. Experience working within a high-end retail brand Sales-driven, results motivated and goal-oriented Excellent communication skills Experience with leading, motivating and providing excellent sales training to staff members Excellent understanding of performance analysis to help drive the business Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Fluent in English and Dutch Personal Qualifications Natural flair for interacting and communicating with people Highly organized, structured and service-minded Team player yet work well independently Loyal and engaged in your workplace Passionate about the GANNI brand A consistently positive and open-minded attitude towards life and the people in it. THE GANNI WAY We are looking for a true GANNI ambassador - someone who shares our values of Openness (ready to evolve, honest not perfect), Optimism (you never stand still, just dance!), Authenticity (you march at your own beat!), Accountability (no excuses, you make an impact) & Responsibility (make small changes, see big differences). The GANNI culture is based on a learning and results-driven mentality, where everyone is united by a common purpose of (hack)the fashion system! GANNI is a state of mind - more than a way of dressing and we love to change the usual practice in everything we do. We are confident and capable of anything! So prepare yourself to be comfortable with the uncomfortable and hacking the system together with our amazing Retail team! BE BOLD AND JOIN OUR GANNI COMMUNITY! We hope you got all your questions answered and feel motivated to join our team and become a part of the GANNI community. We will be interviewing candidates continuously and kindly ask you to send your application and CV as soon as possible. Please use the “Apply for position” button. We welcome applications from all people regardless of gender identities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, racial identities, religious beliefs, disability statuses and personal expressions. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV
Core Responsibilities
Lead the Amsterdam store, drive sales and KPI performance, analyze results, and implement action plans to grow the business. Manage, train, and motivate the team while overseeing store operations, inventory, visual merchandising, omnichannel processes, and in-store events.
Requirements
At least three years of leadership experience, preferably in store management, along with experience in high-end retail, customer relations, CRM, and sales training. Candidates should be results-oriented, organized, effective communicators, and fluent in English and Dutch.
About GANNI
Industry: Retail Apparel and Fashion
Company size: 201-500 employees
Founded in Copenhagen, GANNI is a contemporary fashion house defined by its playful attitude, modern craftsmanship and progressive vision of luxury. With roots in Danish design culture and an enduring sense of joy, the house has become synonymous with a new kind of self-expression that's free-spirited, confident and inherently effortless. From ready-to-wear to accessories, GANNI embodies the spirit of creativity and responsible craftsmanship that defines the house. Today, GANNI is represented in the world’s leading retailers and operates stores across Europe, the United States and Asia. As a certified B-Corp, GANNI is committed to progress over perfection, always striving to make better choices in every aspect of the business. The fashion house is dedicated to embracing innovation, particularly through its Fabrics of the Future program and circular initiatives. GANNI publishes an annual Responsibility Report, offering transparency on its progress, commitments, and impact as it continues its journey toward a more responsible future.