Rimowa Store Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Luxury Furniture & Homewares
- Posted
- Jun 8, 2026
About Rimowa
Founded in Cologne in 1898, Rimowa stands as a benchmark of modern luxury travel, renowned for its iconic grooved aluminum suitcases and uncompromising German engineering. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage craftsmanship, industrial precision, design innovation, and elevated client experience converge. Part of the LVMH Group, Rimowa provides opportunities across product development, manufacturing, retail, digital, marketing, and corporate functions within an international culture shaped by excellence and forward movement. The brand seeks individuals who value quality, creativity, resilience, and meticulous execution, inviting them to contribute to objects designed not merely to accompany journeys, but to define them.
RIMOWA Store Manager position in Amsterdam at de Bijenkorf. Lead retail operations and team in luxury travel goods, starting September.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage, coach, supervise and motivate the retail team on the sales floor
- Recruit, train and develop team members while fostering a culture of excellence across all retail operations
- Analyze weekly and monthly performance metrics and communicate findings clearly to General Manager
- Maximize staff sales performance through product knowledge education, coaching on selling and clienteling techniques, and regular review of transaction statistics
- Support and exemplify RIMOWA values and competencies, striving consistently to exceed expectations
- Lead by example and demonstrate RIMOWA's sales and service model across the organization
- Guide client advisors toward achievement of individual goals by monitoring the consultative selling process and providing timely feedback
- Ensure all strategies, values and policies are upheld by every team member
- Maintain a respectful sales environment throughout all store operations
- Deliver outstanding sales and service experiences to all clients
- Develop strategic communication and reputation improvement plans to enhance performance and foster new client development
- Oversee store presentation, ensure correct execution of visual merchandising and new product launch displays
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of sales and management experience in a luxury retail environment
- Professional sales development skills and proven ability to build high-performing teams
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication capabilities
- Strong leadership qualities and effectiveness in engaging all organizational levels and customer base
- Fluency in Dutch and English (additional languages advantageous)
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of demonstrated sales and management experience within a luxury retail environment, with proven track record in team development, sales leadership and client service excellence.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Amsterdam, South Holland, Netherlands.
Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience with additional profit-sharing scheme; bonus scheme; travel allowances; RIMOWA Essential Ambassador suitcase (upon completion of 6 months on permanent contract); staff discount on RIMOWA products and regular LVMH Family & Friends offers; financial and psychological support through the LVMH Heart Fund; international and dynamic environment within the LVMH Group; career development opportunities and regular product and leadership training in the luxury segment.
Culture
Rimowa fosters a workplace culture rooted in German engineering, precision craftsmanship, and a forward-looking spirit of innovation. As a global luxury house, it values collaboration, attention to detail, and entrepreneurial thinking, offering teams an environment where heritage and modern design come together to shape exceptional travel experiences.
About Cerulean
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