Jil Sander Store Manager

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Location
BerlinBerlinGermany
Seniority
Manager
Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
May 21, 2026

About Jil Sander

Jil Sander is a globally recognised luxury fashion house renowned for its minimalist aesthetic and meticulous tailoring. The brand operates within the OTB group, a multi-brand luxury collective that provides strategic, financial and operational support while preserving each maison's creative autonomy. As an employer, Jil Sander combines couture-level standards with an international retail network and opportunities for cross-brand collaboration within OTB.

Jil Sander (OTB) seeks a Store Manager in Berlin to lead boutique operations, drive sales and develop a high-performing retail team.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day store operations to achieve and exceed sales targets, KPI objectives and margin goals; accountable for store P&L performance.
  • Recruit, mentor and develop a high-performing boutique team; set clear performance expectations and deliver regular coaching.
  • Own the guest experience from first contact to after-sales, ensuring exemplary service standards and clienteling bespoke to the Jil Sander client.
  • Implement and maintain brand visual merchandising directives and seasonal floor sets to optimise conversion and uphold brand aesthetics.
  • Manage inventory, replenishment and stock integrity; coordinate with central merchandising to drive assortment and allocation decisions.
  • Oversee administrative tasks including sales reporting, payroll inputs, cash handling procedures and loss-prevention protocols.
  • Collaborate with regional management and headquarters to execute promotional initiatives, local events and CRM campaigns.

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in multi‑brand or luxury retail management with responsibility for sales and team leadership.
  • Strong commercial acumen with demonstrable experience managing store budgets, forecasts and KPI delivery.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire teams and cultivate long‑term client relationships.
  • Disciplined approach to operations, inventory control and compliance with cash‑handling and loss‑prevention procedures.
  • Flexible availability to work retail hours, including weekends and evenings, and to travel occasionally for training or regional meetings.

Skills

Team leadership and people development Sales coaching and performance management Clienteling and CRM execution Visual merchandising implementation Inventory management and stock control P&L oversight and commercial forecasting Loss prevention and cash‑handling procedures Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and retail POS systems

Experience

Significant retail management experience in luxury or premium fashion (typically 3–5+ years), with prior responsibility for driving sales targets, managing a boutique team and delivering operational excellence.

Education

Degree in business, retail management, hospitality or equivalent professional experience preferred; formal retail management training is advantageous.

Workplace

This position is based in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

Culture

Jil Sander cultivates a culture of refined discretion, precision and craftsmanship, reflecting the brand's minimalist design ethos. Employees operate in a collaborative, high-expectation retail environment supported by the broader OTB group, with exposure to international standards and career mobility across luxury maisons.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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