Breuninger Department Manager, Women's Luxury Fashion and Shoes/Leather Goods
Karlsruhe Baden-Württemberg Germany
- Location
- Karlsruhe Baden-Württemberg Germany
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
The Department Manager leads Breuninger’s Women's Exquisit and Shoes/Leather Goods areas in Karlsruhe, shaping the customer experience through team leadership, operational planning, sales and inventory oversight, and cross-functional collaboration. This is a full-time role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the department with both professional and disciplinary responsibility, serving as a role model in daily operations.
- Motivate, support and develop the team through activities including employee discussions and workshops.
- Manage staffing plans, customer traffic and day-to-day operations effectively.
- Collaborate closely with internal departments and actively contribute to implementing central processes.
- Monitor business performance indicators and sales processes, and conduct inventory counts.
- Put customers first and take full responsibility for delivering an excellent shopping experience, treating service as a core attitude rather than a buzzword.
Qualifications
- Several years of leadership experience in retail or the service industry.
- A completed degree in business administration, or commercial training with relevant further education.
- Confident use of digital tools and modern management processes.
- Strong communication, assertiveness and enthusiasm.
- An independent, performance-oriented approach, with a high level of energy and sense of responsibility.
Skills
Experience
Several years of leadership experience in retail or the service industry.
Education
A completed degree in business administration, or commercial training with relevant further education.
Workplace
This position is based in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
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Benefits
Voluntary holiday and Christmas bonuses; contributions toward retirement provision; a 30% employee discount, including at the restaurant and hair salon, also available to the employee’s partner; additional vacation days from the fifth year; a subsidy for an Urban Sports membership; training and leadership development programs; workation of up to 30 calendar days per year in selected European countries; the option to secure additional vacation days through salary conversion, with a sabbatical option; and Company Bike leasing for a bicycle or e-bike.
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