Job Details
Carhartt WIP is part of the WIP Trading AG. Our family-owned business group started as a licensee and European distributor of the US workwear manufacturer Carhartt in the early 1990s. Since then, it develops its own collections based on workwear originals.
Carhartt Work In Progress aims to continuously progress and evolve, without ever losing sight of its origins. Over the course of the past two decades, our business has developed organically, along with its customers, the culture that surrounds the brand, and its employees who have helped shape what Carhartt WIP is today.
For our office in Berlin (Kreuzberg) we are looking for you as Retail Manager Germany (m/f/x).
Your Responsibilities
* Direct management of all store managers, including support in recruitment, training, coaching and daily challenges.
* Support team and ensure all KPIs are achieved.
* Deliver Head of Retail’s vision of Operations structure.
* P&L management including monitoring and controlling of store results.
* Analyze and coordinate stock management processes to ensure stores can maximize turnover and profit margin.
* Report on daily business (turnover, KPIs, collection performance, commercial actions, marketing events).
* Manage and maintain business promotional calendar.
* Lead seasonal retail strategy meetings for store managers and store teams.
* Maintain brand standards in the retail stores.
* Work in conjunction with Marketing and VM teams.
* Be the go-to person for all store standard operating procedures.
* Maintain knowledge of contracts, partnerships, budgets and inventory related to the retail business.
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation requirements.
Your Profile
* Relevant experience in retail management, ideally previous experience as a multi-store manager
* Knowledge of diverse areas e.g. Sales, Buying, Accounting, KPI analysis etc.
* Outstanding communication in German and English.
* Strong leadership and proven management skills.
* A strong commercial acumen.
* Driver’s license.
* Ability to travel for up to 30% of scheduled work hours.
Your Benefits
* Be part of the progress - find your place in our unique WIP culture
* As part of the WIP crew you have the opportunity to connect at our events or just have fun
* Your closet benefits from our staff discounts
* Your future, our upgrade - we subsidise your company pension scheme by 100%
* Your well-being is important to us - we contribute to this with free beverages
Your Location
Berlin (Kreuzberg) / Germany