Store Manager Bucharest

The future looks like you

C&A Europe is a leading European family-owned fashion retailer known for sustainable fashion and value for money offering. The organisation has new leadership and is embarking on a multi-year transformation program where we are investing significantly to drive growth, revitalise the operational back bone of the business and our digital capabilities.

“Let’s build the future together - the best is yet to come”

We are seeking an experienced and agile Store Manager to lead our fashion retail store. As a Store Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all strategic, commercial, people-related, and operational tasks to ensure the success and profitability of the store. This role requires a strong business acumen, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for the fashion industry.

How You'll Contribute

Strategic Planning

• Collaborate with senior management to set store goals, budgets, and business plans
• Conduct local market research and analysis to identify new trends, customer preferences, and competitors' activities
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve sales targets and maximize profitability

Commercial Excellence

• Drive sales by creating a customer-centric environment and ensuring exceptional customer service standards are maintained
• Monitor and analyze sales performance, inventory levels, and product mix to make data-driven decisions
• Identify opportunities for business growth, such as local collaborations, or promotional campaigns
• Create an engaging and memorable shopping experience for customers, promoting brand loyalty and repeat business
• Stay updated on fashion trends, product knowledge, and industry developments to provide expert advice to customers

Leadership and Team management

• Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing team of sales associates, visual merchandisers, and support staff
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to enhance individual and team performance
• Foster a positive work culture that promotes teamwork, motivation, and employee development

Operational Efficiency

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and visual merchandising standards
• Resolve customer complaints and inquiries in a timely and satisfactory manner
• Optimize store operations by efficiently managing stock levels, replenishment, and inventory control
• Implement loss prevention measures to minimize theft and operational shrinkage

What You Bring

• Apprenticeship and/or bachelor's degree in business administration, Retail Management, or a related field (preferred)
• Proven experience as a Store Manager or in a similar leadership role.
• Strong business acumen with a track record of achieving sales targets and driving profitability
• Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a diverse team
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with customers, employees, and senior management
• Sound knowledge of retail operations, visual merchandising, and inventory management
• Proficiency in using point-of-sale (POS) systems and other retail software applications
• Flexibility to work extended hours, including weekends and holidays, as required
• Ability to speak fluent in Romanian and English

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work in an independent role, shaping the future of C&A in Romania.
• Enjoy exclusive discounts in all our stores.
• Daily food allowance.
• Access continuous learning and mentorship via the C&A E-Learning Academy and regular feedback sessions.
• Learn or improve in any language with our external language provider (Busuu).
• Elevate your well-being as we collaborate with top-tier partners dedicated to your holistic health and success (such as OpenUp, Headspace and much more!)