Breuninger Deputy Department Manager, Young Fashion and Womenswear and Menswear
Stuttgart Baden-Württemberg Germany
- Location
- Stuttgart Baden-Württemberg Germany
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
The Deputy Department Manager for Young Fashion and womenswear and menswear supports the Department Manager across key areas and shares responsibility for the team, sales floor and customer experience. The role includes leading service standards, developing employees, conducting high-level sales conversations and optimizing floor and staff positioning. This is a full-time position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Act as deputy to the Department Manager in all operational and organizational matters.
- Ensure a high standard of customer service through exemplary conduct and leadership.
- Share responsibility for team leadership, motivation and talent development.
- Maintain an active presence on the sales floor, lead demanding sales conversations and create exclusive shopping experiences in keeping with the Perfect Host mentality.
- Optimize sales-floor and employee positioning to ensure the highest customer satisfaction.
- Liaise with internal support functions and serve as a point of contact when deputizing for the Department Manager.
Qualifications
- Several years of professional experience in premium fashion retail or a high-end, service-oriented environment such as hospitality, plus initial leadership experience.
- A passion for fashion, trends and brands; an interest in sport is also welcome.
- Digital affinity and confident use of modern tools and systems.
- High commitment, enthusiasm and initiative.
- A structured, performance-oriented and independent approach to work.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, a positive presence and a sound basic understanding of business.
Skills
Experience
Several years of experience in premium fashion retail or a high-end service-oriented environment, plus initial leadership experience.
Workplace
The role is situated in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
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Benefits
Voluntary holiday and Christmas bonuses; pension contributions; 30% employee discount, also available to a partner and valid in food service and hairdressing; additional annual leave from the fifth year; a subsidy for an Urban Sports membership; training and leadership programmes; workation for up to 30 calendar days per year in selected European countries; the option to purchase additional annual leave through salary conversion, plus a sabbatical option; and bicycle or e-bike leasing through Company Bike.
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