General Sales Manager

At Peek & Cloppenburg, we combine many things that you might not necessarily expect. We are not only fashion retailers, but also manage everything ourselves, from the design and production of our own brands to product presentation. In around 140 P&C stores and our head offices in Düsseldorf and Vienna, almost 16.000 employees with a wide range of specializations give their best every day – for markets across 15 countries. So you can expect exceptional variety and, of course, new personal challenges.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Managing a Peek & Cloppenburg store, with direct responsibility for overall sales performance, turnover, merchandise range & sales optimisation
• Leading and coordinating the various sales departments, including Visual Merchandising, Instore Logistics and Cash Administration
• Building, developing and motivating the team by managing the recruitment and people development process
• Ensuring an exceptional customer service experience throughout the store
• Managing the development of key operational KPI's, in order to boost ongoing profitability and sales
• Coordinating and optimising the selection of store merchandise together with the buying departments, located in our head offices in Vienna and Düsseldorf
• Ensuring store appearance complies with corporate VM guidelines and standards

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A minimum of 5 years leadership experience, ideally in the textile, FMCG or services sector
• Successful completion of higher academic or business qualification, preferably in the field of economics or management
• Excellent knowledge of the current retail market and competitive market position
• Strong customer and service orientation
• High level of commitment, initiative and a hands-on approach
• Organisational and analytical skills as well as strategic thinking
• Excellent English language skills - German language skills are an added advantage
• Flexibility in terms of location is a must

WHAT WE OFFER

• Personal and professional development
• Individual career planning
• Various development opportunities
• A dynamic working environment based on teamwork and individual responsibility
• The security of a traditional family company
• Employee discount in P&C stores
• Company sponsored health insurance