Area Manager - Benelux & Nordics

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Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION:

As an Area Manager you will own and ensure all stores within the area adhere to operational policies and best practises, through store visits and consistent execution of audits on site. Utilising store results to drive corrective action planning and work with Store Management to deliver continual improvements, alongside supporting the Retail Regional Manager with administrative tasks and projects to improve performance of the stores and the business.

As a brand ambassador, you will drive team performance and create a working culture that embraces New Balance values in a fast paced and energetic environment.

This position can be based in the Netherlands, Belgium or Nordics.

MAJOR

ACCOUNTABILITIES :

To take full ownership of instore Operational Game plan execution across your respective stores
To lead, guide and inspire teams throughout the area through regular feedback, coaching and celebrating success
To take full responsibility for mystery shop action plans, ensuring Retail Regional Manager has regular feedback on progress and improvement plans
Stocktake attendance and spot checking to drive best practice across stores. Post stocktake action planning reports to be provided regularly to the Retail Regional Manager
To actively drive KPI’s such as sales, UPT, ATV and conversion through regular commercial report usage and walkthrough’s at store level with the SM & ASM.
To provide cash and loss prevention support to all stores. To include regular reviews of G4S collections, petty cash management, reviewing floats prior to business peaks and reporting any financial losses in a timely, effective manner
To monitor and manage controllable costs in all stores, including items such as stationary, essential back of house items, minor repairs and maintenance
Ensure SM’s are correctly raising their own PO’s
Assist the Retail Regional Manager in profit & loss analysis and feeding back any recommendations in a timely fashion
Publishing of all monthly audit results into the Retail Portal
Oversee store HR operations - recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll, performance management, holiday tracking, training, and development of the store team
At least 4 days per week you will be based at stores performing retail game plan check lists and working together with the stores in your area
UK/EMEA based travel may be required at the request of the Retail Regional Manager
Perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

Team player
Proven Retail Management experience
Demonstrated ability to achieve sales targets/budgets
Proven people management and leadership shills
Experience in coaching, driving and developing a team
Excellent attention to detail
Quality focused with a continuous improvement mindset
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Ability to organise and manage projects
Proficiency with MS Excel and retail software
Fluent in English
Commercially aware of the retail market/consumer trends
Experienced in working in a stand-alone role – autonomous and comfortable being remotely managed
Flexible work schedule…