TOTEME Store Manager

Milan Lombardy Italy

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Manager
Posted
Nov 7, 2026

About TOTEME

TOTEME is a Stockholm-based fashion house founded in 2014 by Elin Kling and Karl Lindman. Its collections span ready-to-wear, shoes, bags and accessories, sold through its own stores, online and selected retailers. Roles cover design and product development, retail, wholesale and the functions supporting those activities.

TOTEME seeks an experienced Store Manager to lead its new Milan store, building and developing the team, driving commercial performance and delivering an elevated client experience. The role oversees sales, clienteling, operations and visual merchandising, and is a full-time position starting as soon as possible.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver excellent customer service and build and maintain long-term client relationships.
  • Take ownership of sales targets, KPIs and overall store performance.
  • Recruit, lead, coach and develop the store team to achieve sales targets and service standards.
  • Plan, delegate and follow up on daily store operations.
  • Create and maintain staff schedules.
  • Plan budgets and expenses with a sustainable, cost-conscious approach.
  • Manage stock levels, logistics and sell-through.
  • Implement company procedures and reporting activities.
  • Develop and implement store policies and strategies.
  • Work towards long-term KPIs and business goals.
  • Provide product and client feedback to the Buying team.
  • Lead visual merchandising and maintain the overall store environment.
  • Develop efficient workflows.
  • Plan and manage in-store events.
  • Contribute to TOTEME’s social and environmental sustainability strategy.

Qualifications

  • At least five years of experience in store management within luxury retail.
  • Experience leading and developing a team.
  • Experience working in an omnichannel environment.
  • Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.
  • Experience managing back-office operations.
  • Experience generating reports and guidelines.
  • Fluent written and spoken English.
  • A strong leader with an interest in people and their development.
  • Self-motivated, solution-oriented and hands-on.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and work under pressure.
  • Business- and results-oriented, with a strong commercial drive.
  • Customer-focused, with the ability to build lasting relationships.
  • A strong visual eye and attention to detail.
  • Passion for TOTEME and an understanding of the brand and its aesthetic.
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Leadership Team development Omnichannel retail Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems Back-office operations management Report and guideline generation Organization and multitasking Commercial acumen Client relationship building Visual merchandising Budget and expense planning Stock and logistics management

Experience

At least five years in store management within luxury retail; experience leading and developing a team, working in an omnichannel environment, using CRM systems, managing back-office operations, and generating reports and guidelines.

Workplace

The role is situated in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.

The setting Lombardy

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Culture

TOTEME’s job descriptions emphasize collaboration across design, product development, retail and operations. Store roles combine client relationships, styling and day-to-day operational work, while office roles support the house’s international activities.

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TOTEME

TOTEME Store Manager

Milan, Italy

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