Vereiste ervaring
5 jaar of meer
Opleidingsniveau
HBO
Standplaats
Amsterdam
Aantal uur / periode
40 uur per week
Salarisindicatie
Nader te bepalen
Love Stories
Rooted in the belief that “life is too short to wear boring lingerie,” Love Stories’ designs fuse playful prints and outspoken colours with comfortable silhouettes and a fun, feminine aesthetic.
Area Manager at Love Stories
Rooted in the belief that “life is too short to wear boring lingerie,” Love Stories’ designs fuse playful prints and outspoken colours with comfortable silhouettes and a fun, feminine aesthetic.
Founded by Dutch interior stylist Marloes Hoedeman, the brand celebrates her vision to create unexpected, mix-and-match lingerie that expresses self-confidence and the mood of the day.
In addition to its iconic bralettes and bras (aka “a holiday for your boobs”), Love Stories’ collection includes dresses, panties, pajamas, swimwear, loungewear, accessories and more.
Love Stories’ company culture is young, ambitious, and entrepreneurial, with a team of associates who are deeply engaged with our consumers and our brand identity.
About the job
The Area Manager’s mission is to drive the commercial success, profitability, and operational excellence across our 14 stores (8 owned and operated, 6 franchise stores). In this role, you will oversee day-to-day operations, execute the overall strategic direction, and work closely alongside the Leadership Team based in Amsterdam. This role will frequently travel to stores and will be directly involvement in daily operations to ensure an exceptional brand experience for our customers.
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Drive Sales & Profitability: Achieve commercial KPIs, analyze performance, and implement strategies to improve results across all stores.
- Team Leadership: Lead and coach store managers and teams, driving engagement, performance, and a culture of accountability.
- Operational Excellence: Maintain operational standards, inventory control, and visual merchandising consistency.
- Franchise Support: Build strong relationships with franchise partner and ensure alignment with brand standards.
- Strategic Execution: Collaborate with the Leadership Team to implement the overall retail strategy and identify growth opportunities.
- Store Involvement: Regularly visit stores, lead by example, and support teams to address challenges and opportunities.
Dit is wie je bent
This role will suit you if:
- You bring proven retail leadership experience: You have a solid background in retail management and sales, with a strong track record of driving commercial KPIs and improving profitability.
- You are results-driven and hands-on: You proactively identify opportunities, implement solutions, and have the ability to coach teams in the field to deliver outstanding results.
- You have exceptional leadership skills: You excel at motivating and developing teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture across stores.
- You have a strategic mindset: You analyze data, set clear targets, and align retail operations with the broader company strategy to optimize store contribution.
- You thrive in a dynamic environment: You are agile, flexible, and capable of managing multiple priorities while keeping a close eye on operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
- You are comfortable with travel and hands-on involvement: You enjoy frequent visits to stores, working alongside teams to ensure operational success.
What you need to bring:
- +5 years of experience in multi-store retail management, with a proven track record of delivering results.
- Demonstrated success in managing a store fleet of 10+ stores.
- Strong background in driving commercial KPIs and improving store profitability.
- Exceptional leadership and team coaching skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate retail teams.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify opportunities, and implement strategic solutions.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills to work across stores and collaborate with the Leadership Team.
- Fluency in English (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus.
- Ability to travel frequently to stores and work hands-on alongside retail teams.
Dit is wat je krijgt
- Growth - you will work in a fast-paced environment with big ambitions for the coming years
- Team - become part of a young and ambitious team that is deeply passionate about our brand
- Office - an office in the heart of Amsterdam which is just as nice as our stores
- Culture - we like to spend time with each other and enjoy some drinks and food
- Product - you will get to enjoy our products with your personal discount
If this sounds like you, apply with your CV and a short motivation letter (in English).
We look forward to meeting you!
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