Being part of LOEWE gives you the opportunity of learning new things every day and working with people passionate about what they do, in a afast moving and ambitious company.As Retail Manager for Central Europe, you will constantly seek out business opportunities to exceed commercial results, driven by an entrepreneurial spirit. You will be very present in stores, coaching and developing a team of Store Managers within your area of responsibility, doing so in a style which is personable and hands-on. You will inspire your team to always put the client first, continually looking for ways to exceed the client’s expectations.Your role will be:Team Management and DevelopmentLead and inspire a team of Store Managers to be successful business leaders who execute the LOEWE retail excellence standards and grow the businessGrow the competence and confidence of the team, coaching and sharing feedback to ensure a pipeline of talent within the areaIdentify recruitment needs and skills gap within the area, actively attracting, recruiting and interviewing candidatesEvaluate individuals’ strengths and areas of development, creating development plans to improve performance and grow talent ready for their next roleEnsure the store team complete all training in a timely manner, including the induction training and onboarding of new joinersIdentify training needs for the area, sharing these needs with key stakeholdersCreate an environment where the teams are motivated and engaged to grow and succeed within LOEWEPromote internal career mobility by proactively identifying and developing high-potential talent, supporting succession planning initiatives, and facilitating opportunities for internal promotions and cross-functional moves within LOEWE and LVMH.Business Performance and DevelopmentManage and grow your P&L, analyzing results and implementing effective actionsImplement the business strategy in your area, ensuring there is focus and actions on the objectivesEnsure each store is fulfilling its potential, analyzing KPI’s and creating actions plans to increase performance for both quantitative and qualitative where requiredMonitor weekly and monthly store performance, analyzing trends and share feedback with relevant stakeholdersMonitor customer service results and take action to address area of opportunityIdentify opportunities and implement actions to develop and grow each client segmentationIdentify realistic but stretching monthly commercial targets and objectives for each storeDevelop a strong collaborative relationship with key partners especially within department storesDevelop a network of contacts and influence within your area, becoming an expert of the market and local competitorsOperationsRegularly visit the stores, walking the floor, coaching and providing feedback to make improvementsMonitor the daily operations of the stores ensuring adherence to service standards, procedures, policies and routinesEnsure each store is clean and well maintained, ensure any maintenance and repair work is carried out in a timely mannerEnsure visual merchandising standards are adhered toReview store planning and scheduling to ensure the right plan is in place to deliver successfully each dayMonitor inventory levels in stores and take action where neededEnsure inventory counts are regularly completed and discrepancies are investigated with actions taken for improvementEnsure the team fully utilize all technology and tools to ensure the store and clients are well servedTake the lead in the successful execution of large-scale store projects including refurbishments, relocations and openingsWhat is important for the role:Proven experience within a similar environment leading diverse people to successEffective communication and interpersonal skills, valuing, and amplifying diversityLeads with empathy and curiosity to listen and understandStrong and demonstratable commercial acumenAbility to be agile, creative, and commercial in solution developmentPassionate and knowledgeable about our product and the industryA Client centric mindset with a passion to exceed expectationsA committed Team Player, able and willing to collaborate with various stakeholdersA deep interest in Fashion, Art, and CultureFluent in English. German is a great plus.About LOEWECreated in Spain in 1846, LOEWE approaches 180 years as one of the world’s major luxury houses. Now under the Creative Direction of Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the brand presents itself to the world as a house focused on craft and culture, evidenced through an intellectual yet playful approach to fashion, bold and vibrant Spanish lifestyle, and unmatched expertise with leather.LOEWE has a rich legacy of craftsmanship dating back to its beginnings as a collective workshop and has long valued artisanal techniques in its approach to design and manufacture. These core values are reflected in the brand’s belief in the importance of craft in today’s culture, its modern interpretations of historical artistic achievements, and its commitment to supporting contemporary art, craft, and culture around the world.At LOEWE, we value the uniqueness of our clients and our teams, whoever and wherever they are. We are committed to a culture that welcomes all genders, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and abilities, including people with disabilities of all types. Our aim is for everyone to feel valued, included, and empowered to contribute their best. #J-18808-Ljbffr