OTB Group Assistant Store Manager

Seniority
Supervisor
Posted
May 15, 2026

About OTB Group

OTB is an international fashion group that develops and supports a portfolio of creative, design-led maisons. Renowned for fostering entrepreneurial brands, the group combines commercial rigour with a strong focus on creativity and craftsmanship across global retail networks.

OTB seeks an Assistant Store Manager in Milan. Join OTB to support store operations, lead teams and elevate the luxury client experience.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the Store Manager in driving sales performance and achieving monthly and seasonal KPIs across the store.
  • Lead, coach and develop the retail team to deliver exceptional client service and to sustain brand standards.
  • Oversee daily store operations including opening/closing procedures, staff scheduling, cash handling and POS reconciliations.
  • Ensure visual merchandising and product presentation reflect the brand’s aesthetic and seasonal directives.
  • Manage inventory control processes: stock receives, transfers, cycle counts and shrinkage prevention.
  • Execute clienteling initiatives and assist with CRM activities to deepen high-value client relationships and repeat business.
  • Analyze sales reports and operational metrics to identify trends, opportunities and corrective actions.
  • Enforce compliance with company policies, security protocols and loss-prevention procedures.

Qualifications

  • Proven supervisory experience within luxury or premium retail environments, preferably with responsibility for sales targets and team development.
  • Commercially minded with demonstrable ability to meet and exceed sales objectives.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a polished, client-facing manner.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a high‑volume retail setting.
  • Ability to coach and motivate sales teams, fostering a service-oriented culture.

Skills

Team leadership and staff development Clienteling and high-touch customer service Visual merchandising execution Inventory management and loss prevention KPI analysis and sales reporting Scheduling and operational control Point-of-sale (POS) systems Microsoft Excel (sales reporting)

Experience

Typically 3+ years in retail, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or assistant management capacity within luxury or premium fashion retail.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; degree or vocational training in retail management, business or fashion preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.

Culture

The group cultivates an entrepreneurial, design-driven culture that values creativity, craftsmanship and commercial excellence. Teams operate in an international environment where initiative, collaboration and a client-centric mindset are rewarded.

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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OTB Group

OTB Group Assistant Store Manager

Milan, Italy

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