Retail Store Manager

**_Our next teammate has an opportunity to craft their own small team, develop the strength of their store, and be a part of our heritage brand of functional, durable, timeless outdoor goods._**

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic leaders to join our Fjällräven team in the **Zurich **area. Our adventure offers Store Managers the chance to be part of a growing, dynamic, and driven team that promotes values like sustainability and well-being.

As an on-the-ground ambassador in our retail store, you will promote Fjällräven’s core values, our products, and a spirit of exploration and sustainability Become a brand expert and facilitate our customers' meaningful and inspiring experiences in the great outdoors.

This position is a **full time exempt **Store Manager role located in our soon to open **Zurich **retail store and reports to the Regional Manager.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**:
As the Store Manager, you are responsible for all aspects of retail store operations, its financial success, and for the strategy and development of your team and community. As a part of our first store in Switzerland you’ll be building up your team and showcase a strong adaptability while you support on transferring global policies to a local level.

This position ensures the success of the retail store in achieving its metrics within the four directions of our Compass; Nature, Economy, Society and Well-Being. You ensure that store principles are followed, providing exceptional guest experience through quality education, relationship building, and by delivering a best-in-class Fjällräven brand experience. We see employee diversity as a guiding principle in our employment policy. This means promoting the diversity of the individuals in the company in order to attain the highest possible productivity, creativity and efficiency.

**RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE**:

- Motivates, leads, and holds team accountable to deliver and grow sales along with other metrics and KPI’s.
- Leads by example with the results within their store.
- Creates strategic schedules based on labor guidelines and performance to maximize guest experience while minimizing payroll expenses.
- Ensures full compliance and in-depth knowledge of applicable labor and employment laws/regulations.
- Encourages community development within their store. Manages/supports community lead in the creation of events, relationship building, guide program and corporate sales. Actively includes a diverse community base in our goal to inspire the world to walk with nature.
- Recruits, hires, and trains a diverse team while effectively planning for future succession.
- Responsible for clear, thoughtful communication to their team, peers, managers, and headquarters.

**REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE**:

- Demonstrated ability for leadership; a minimum of 5 years’ experience preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; presents a positive and professional image and is successful at achieving results through the effort of others.
- Customer service, relationship management, and business development skills.
- Strong overall business acumen with an ability to understand the direction, priorities, and goals of the organization.
- Proven problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, time management, and strategic thinking skills, including an ability to adapt to new situations with innovative approaches.
- Ability to effectively and respectfully collaborate with diverse teams to create a positive shopping experience and inclusive workplace environment for all.
- Technology skills, including intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office.

**ABOUT US**:
We are an international outdoor company with an aim to connect more people to nature. Since our humble start in 1960, a lot has changed, but our mission has not wavered. Through the development of premium, lasting and timeless equipment, we keep people outside - warmer, safer, and dryer. With the right equipment, our users can stay out longer, be more comfortable, and come home happier.

Our story doesn't stop there. We organize events that offer the spirit of adventure and outdoor challenge to users at all levels, effectively making nature more accessible and our users more connected. We recognize the impact of climate change and the threat it poses to the natural world. We are active partners in creating a future where outdoor lovers can enjoy nature for generations to come. Our sustainability promise is our Code of Conduct, The Fjällräven Way, and is an ever-present reminder that our business decisions are always in favor of protecting and preserving nature.

When you join Fjällräven, you join a 60-year-old legacy of commitment to a common goal: to make nature more accessible to more people. We develop timeless, quality outdoor gear; we act responsibly toward nature, animals, & people; and we inspire passion for outdoor life. If you were waiting for an