Michael Kors Assistant Store Manager
Michael Kors is hiring an Assistant Store Manager in Oberhausen, Germany. Full-time role leading sales, team coaching and omni-channel performance.
Overview
Michael Kors is a globally recognised American luxury fashion brand specialising in ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear and accessories. As part of Capri Holdings, the brand operates an extensive network of freestanding stores, outlets and concessions across Europe and worldwide, offering a high-energy, brand-driven retail environment and opportunities within an international luxury group.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive store performance and commercial results, meeting and exceeding sales targets and KPIs.
- Support the Store Manager in daily operations, ensuring efficient, structured business processes and compliance with company standards.
- Lead, coach and inspire the sales team; role-model behaviours, promote continuous development and manage staffing to optimise performance.
- Develop and sustain strong client relationships via proactive clienteling and customer book management to maximise loyalty and repeat business.
- Utilise all available omni-channel tools and technologies to enhance customer experience and increase conversion.
Qualifications
- Proven sales and leadership experience in a retail environment, preferably within premium or luxury fashion.
- Demonstrable ability to work in a KPI-driven environment and deliver measurable commercial results.
- Strong problem-solving aptitude, proactive mindset and adaptability in dynamic retail situations.
- Entrepreneurial and creative thinking with a clear interest in fashion and market trends.
- Excellent communication skills; English language skills are an advantage.
Skills
Experience
Several years of hands-on retail experience with responsibility for sales and people management. Experience in branded or luxury retail environments is strongly preferred, with a demonstrable track record of achieving sales targets and developing teams.
Education
Vocational training in retail, commerce or a related discipline, or equivalent professional qualifications and practical retail experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Oberhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, within easy reach of Essen. Cerulean lists 2 open roles in Oberhausen. The broader North Rhine-Westphalia area accounts for 56 active listings on Cerulean, 3 of which are new. In Germany as a whole, Cerulean currently features 375 open positions, with 9 posted this week.
Benefits
Competitive compensation package with attractive additional benefits; employee discount at Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo; provision of workwear; employee wellbeing programme; 30 days annual leave per year.
Culture
The brand cultivates a cosmopolitan, performance-oriented retail culture shaped by fashion-led creativity and international teams. Employees are expected to deliver elevated customer experiences while embracing continuous learning and cross-border collaboration within the Capri Holdings group.
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.