Michael Kors Assistant Store Manager
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About Michael Kors
Michael Kors is an international luxury lifestyle brand known for accessible, contemporary fashion and accessories. The brand operates within Capri Holdings, a global fashion group that includes other prestige labels; the retail organisation emphasises international expansion and a customer‑centric approach across owned stores, outlets and shop‑in‑shops.
Michael Kors is hiring an Assistant Store Manager in Cologne (Full‑time) to support store operations, team leadership and omni‑channel sales.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Store Manager in daily store operations to ensure efficient, compliant and profitable trading.
- Drive sales results and deliver exceptional customer experiences through active selling, clienteling and the development of customer books.
- Lead, coach and inspire the store team to achieve KPIs, fostering professional development and a collaborative culture.
- Utilise omni‑channel tools and available technology to maximise conversion and sales performance.
- Promote a positive retail environment by demonstrating brand standards, merchandising excellence and strong operational discipline.
Qualifications
- Proven sales and people‑leadership experience in a retail store environment.
- Results‑oriented with a track record of meeting or exceeding KPIs and sales targets.
- Strong problem‑solving skills, flexibility and the capacity to prioritise in a fast‑paced environment.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with creativity and commercial awareness of fashion and market trends.
- Fluent English (required); knowledge of the local language (German) is desired.
Skills
Experience
Several years of direct retail sales experience with demonstrated supervisory or assistant management responsibility; experience in premium or luxury fashion retail is preferred.
Education
Secondary school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in retail, sales or fashion (e.g. commercial apprenticeship) preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Benefits
Competitive compensation package; employee discount at Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo; provision of work clothing; employee wellbeing programme.
Culture
The EMEA retail organisation is multicultural, motivated and fast‑paced, combining international flair with a strong customer focus. The workplace values coaching, development and entrepreneurial thinking, encouraging transparency, curiosity and collaboration at store level.
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