General Sales Manager (m/f/d)

Over 160 stores, 16,000 employees, 120 years’ experience: at the international fashion company Peek Cloppenburg*, with its headquarters in Vienna and Düsseldorf, traditional family values meet a dynamic industry. For us, fashion isn’t just a product – it’s our common language. Here, you’re not just an employee – you become part of our community. A fashion community in which you can live doing what you love. Let’s create the future of retail. Together. *In Germany there are two independent companies Peek Cloppenburg with their headquarters in Düsseldorf and Hamburg. This advertisement refers to the Düsseldorf-based group of companies, whose locations you can find here: peek-cloppenburg.de/de/stores . 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 Employee discount in our stores Christmas bonus Meal vouchers Additional vacation days according to period of employement Weekend bonus Employee Referral Reward Programme Security of a 120 year old successful family business Personal and professional development opportunities Individual career planning