Tommy Hilfiger Deputy Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Compensation
- €29,000–38,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
Tommy Hilfiger Deputy Manager role in Padova, Italy. Lead retail operations, sales team, and customer experience for luxury fashion retailer. €29–38K annually.
Role & Responsibilities
- Takes ownership of the customer experience in store, ensuring consistent delivery of the selling ceremony and service standards across the sales team
- Monitors and sets daily customer experience objectives, managing returns, enquiries and complaints with professionalism and appropriate resolution
- Demonstrates strong sales floor presence and expertise, ensuring correct execution of selling processes, product presentation and service protocols
- Provides ongoing performance feedback to the sales team, maximizing opportunities to engage and convert customers
- Maintains awareness of store sales performance and implements actions to maximize results through data analysis and strategic initiatives
- Supports the Store Manager in defining quantitative and qualitative objectives for the team and monitoring their achievement
- Coordinates the stockroom team to ensure appropriate stock replenishment and optimal product mix on the sales floor
- Oversees omnichannel selling activities, including Order in Store (OIS) operations
- Manages end-of-season returns and product transfers in accordance with company procedures
- Ensures effective communication of company initiatives and key messages through daily briefings, product training and CRM activities
- Ensures the correct execution of CRM activities and supports achievement of customer conversion and retention targets
- Supports the Store Manager in recruiting, motivating, developing and leading the sales team with a focus on sales performance
- Ensures effective onboarding experience for new hires and contributes to a positive, collaborative sales floor environment
- Conducts daily meetings and briefings to ensure team alignment, clear priorities and achievement of store objectives
Qualifications
- 1–2 years of experience in a similar retail leadership role within a structured retail environment
- Strong business acumen and commercial awareness
- Ability to take a broad strategic view while managing day-to-day operational priorities
- Strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Fluent in Italian and basic English proficiency
Skills
Experience
1–2 years in a similar role within a structured retail environment
Education
Not specified
Workplace
This position is based in Padua, Veneto, Italy, within easy reach of Venice.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 29,000 to EUR 38,000 per annum.
Benefits
Competitive compensation package commensurate with market standards; professional growth opportunities and structured career development support; market-aligned benefits package responsive to diverse employee needs
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