Store Manager Amsterdam

Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands is a portfolio of three of the world’s most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long- term value for its stakeholders.

Job Posting:

Store Manager

Location: Amsterdam – The Netherlands

Kontoor Brands is a global lifestyle apparel company, with a portfolio of some of the world's most iconic denim brands: Wrangler® and Lee®. We design, manufacture and distribute superior high-quality products that look good and fit right, giving people around the world the freedom and confidence to express themselves.

Wrangler® has represented genuine style and comfort since it first started making jeans in 1947. Rooted in the American West, the brand blends a rich legacy of cowboy cool with a commitment to unmatched quality and timeless design.

What’s the scope?

This Store Manager role is an exciting opportunity to shape the Jeanswear brands future.

The Store Manager has the overall responsibility for the Store. They will manage the Store to a high standard, maximizing profit performance by achieving sales targets within budget. They ensure that the brand message is consistent with the brand development and that seasonal messages are communicated appropriately. 

As our Store Manager you will;

• Store Operations: Arranges comprehensive work rosters, covering holiday and sickness cover. Develops and then implements a suitable internal communications strategy to ensure all staff are aware of new company policies, newsletters, memo’s etc. As the main key holder, is responsible for the security of staff, stock, all company monies and the premises and observe all Company Procedures. Ensures all company administration is kept up-to-date and relevant information passed on to Head Office on time. Ensures all deliveries are unloaded, signed off and transferred to the sales floor quickly and efficiently and all relevant paperwork is completed and discrepancies reported. Has a thorough knowledge of stock and all aspects of running the store from till operation to stock replenishment and petty cash purchases. 
   
• Recruitment: Recruits suitably competent staff in compliance with agreed company criteria, which reflect the image of the brand. 

• Development: Is the main motivator in terms of staff training, ensuring all members of staff comply with Company policies/procedures and service standards and work well as a team.  Ensure that all brand values are understood including product knowledge and seasonal messages.  

• Performance Management: Be responsible for carrying out all staff appraisals and counselling/disciplinary procedures, in conjunction with HR and management. Responsible for setting goals for all staff in store. Create a business plan for the store that will enable success and obtain the key KPI for the financial year.   

• Visual Merchandising: Ensures all seasonal point of sale reflects the current season and is changed in accordance with new product launches.  That all products are displayed within their defined categories and merchandised to a high standard. 

• Relationships with Environment: Establishes a strong working relationship with all brand personnel in Product, Marketing and Sales teams and any other Stores to enable all sales information to be effectively and efficiently communicated. Feedback sell through data, stock holding information, display potential, competitor activity and any other information to assist the Management team.  

Skills for Success:  

• Years of Experience: 2 - 3 Years as Store Manager or Assistant Manager within a fashion lifestyle branded multiple or high-profile independent retailer. 
• Literacy and numeric qualifications at a high school level are required. 
• At ease at organizing and running team briefings, people management & motivational skills. 
• Fluency in Local Language. 
• Excellent spoken and written command of English (if not native language). Other languages are an advantage. 
• Merchandising, managing floor space and product densities, computer literate, knowledge of H & S, commercial awareness. Managing stock levels, recruitment & selection. 
• General knowledge of Social Media and digital trends.  
• Must be willing to travel on occasions. 

We offer:

We value trust and transparency and focus on collaboration and teamwork. We live by our clear Purpose, Mission & Values where we strive for continuous innovation & cutting-edge sustainable technology.

We offer competitive benefits, perks and personal development opportunities;

• Attractive salary package;
• Discount on our brands; Wrangler® & Lee®;
• Casual Denim dress code in the office and outside of work;
• Multi-cultural, diverse and inclusive workforce where we foster many different nationalities;
• Employee resource groups focusing on diversity, sustainability, wellbeing and social activities;
• Development opportunities in a growth-driven environment;
• Benefits of a global company.

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.

When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs – now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.