Tommy Hilfiger Deputy Store Manager

Metzingen Baden-Württemberg Germany

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Supervisor
Posted
Oct 26, 2026

About Tommy Hilfiger

Tommy Hilfiger, founded in 1985, is a globally recognized premium lifestyle brand celebrated for translating classic American cool into modern, inclusive design. As an employer, the company offers a dynamic international environment where creativity, commercial excellence, and cultural relevance meet. Teams contribute to collections, retail experiences, digital innovation, and brand storytelling that resonate across generations and markets. With the support of PVH Corp., Tommy Hilfiger fosters collaboration, entrepreneurial thinking, and professional growth, while advancing commitments to sustainability, diversity, and responsible fashion. It seeks talent energized by bold ideas, consumer connection, and the enduring appeal of iconic style.

The Deputy Store Manager supports the Store Manager in leading the Tommy Hilfiger outlet in Metzingen, developing talent, driving sales and delivering strong service and operational results. The role leads the team in the Store Manager’s absence and oversees customer experience, merchandising, inventory, scheduling, visual standards and team development.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support successful store leadership by guiding a team that delivers outstanding service and strong results.
  • Work closely with the Store Manager to develop talent, increase sales and create a positive, high-performing work environment; lead the team and ensure smooth store operations in the Store Manager’s absence.
  • Welcome customers and coach the team in real time.
  • Build strong product and promotion knowledge to highlight value and strengthen customer loyalty.
  • Work with the Store Manager to uphold service and brand standards.
  • Act consistently with a customer-first mindset and monitor market and store trends.
  • Oversee merchandising execution and use sales insights to inform decisions on the sales floor.
  • Ensure compliance with policies, inventory controls and loss-prevention measures.
  • Prepare staff schedules in line with operational needs and support the management of expenses and inventory.
  • Contribute to planning and share customer insights and identified opportunities.
  • Maintain high visual merchandising standards in accordance with company guidelines.
  • Recruit and onboard talent, and support succession planning and performance decisions.
  • Motivate, coach and recognize the team to drive results and development.
  • Act as an authentic brand ambassador, demonstrating professionalism, respect and genuine enthusiasm for the brand.
  • Promote inclusion, collaboration and continuous learning.
  • Support company initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • At least 3 years of retail store management experience.
  • Flexible availability to meet varying operational requirements.
  • Strong communication skills that build trust within the team.
  • Ability to coach colleagues and new employees.
  • Ability to manage priorities effectively during busy periods.
  • Reliably follow through on commitments and meet deadlines.
  • Consistently model the expected brand behaviors for the team.

Skills

Team leadership Talent development Real-time coaching Product and promotion knowledge Merchandising execution Sales insight analysis Inventory control Loss prevention Staff scheduling Expense management Visual merchandising Recruiting and onboarding Succession planning Performance management Communication Prioritization

Experience

At least 3 years of retail store management experience.

Workplace

This position is based in Metzingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, within easy reach of Stuttgart.

The setting Baden-Württemberg

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Culture

Tommy Hilfiger fosters an inclusive, energetic workplace culture shaped by its classic American cool identity and a strong spirit of creativity, collaboration, and optimism. As an employer, the brand encourages diverse perspectives, entrepreneurial thinking, and a forward-looking approach to fashion, sustainability, and consumer experience.

About Cerulean

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Tommy Hilfiger

Tommy Hilfiger Deputy Store Manager

Metzingen, Germany

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