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Location: Frankfurt / Hessen Area

• Area Stores

Hours: Full Time

Join Our Team as a Sr. Retail Manager (m/w/d) Stores!

At Nike, our retail stores are the heart of our brand, delivering exceptional customer experience and embodying the spirit of Nike. Are you a dynamic and experienced leader with a passion for retail? We are looking for a seasoned Senior Manager, Retail Stores, to join our team and lead, develop, and scale the performance of multiple stores across a designated area.
In this role, you will support and guide store managers, ensuring that business objectives are met and customers receive an exceptional experience in the stores.

You will be responsibility for the performance of multiple stores; Area Germany South West. As Sr. Manager Retail Stores you will identify and highlight opportunities, promote best practices, and escalate to the Director of Retail Stores where necessary. Your leadership will drive performance and innovation, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Putting Your Best Foot Forward:

• Extensive understanding of retail, including team management, product assortment, financial acumen, and operational excellence.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, fostering a collaborative and motivating work environment, people development & training of direct reports
• Skills in inventory management, supply chain logistics, and customer service excellence.
• Ability to analyze data and implement strategies to improve store performance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills (German + English).
• Available to visit all stores within your area at least once per month. Preferably traveling & working 4 days in stores within the area and 1 day from home.

What You're Responsible For:

• Drive Business Performance: Analyze financial reports to identify opportunities for improving store profitability. Ensure follow-up with Store Manager to implement these opportunities.
• Optimize Labor Management: Analyze labor data to ensure adherence to labor hours budgets and identify opportunities for efficiency. Hold Store Management accountable for their stores' performance.
• Boost Trade Performance: Analyze weekly trade metrics and champion store-specific actions to enhance performance.
• Implement Nike Strategy: Cascade and drive Nike’s strategy within the stores you manage, ensuring best practice sharing among peers.
• Enhance Service & Selling: Execute Service & Selling initiatives and hold Store Management accountable for implementation.
• Foster Talent & Culture: Coach and develop Store Managers to improve their performance. Ensure store teams are inspired, engaged, and motivated through training programs and celebrations.
• Achieve Operational Excellence: Complete Operational Excellence reviews to ensure all stores meet Nike's expectations. Partner with Store Managers to ensure SMART actions are created and completed. Maintain Nike brand standards in stores.

Be Rewarded for a Job Well Done:

Noting that our race is a relay with no finish line, we are committed to giving you the space to elevate your mental and physical well-being. You’ll have access to dedicated employee assistance programs, so you always feel empowered as part of our team. We believe in work hard, play hard, which is why we offer paid time off, extra holidays and wellbeing initiatives ensuring you recharge and return inspired. Your hard work truly matters here, with compensation that rewards your individual impact. Not only do we celebrate your success, but you can take advantage of our Performance Sharing Plan (PSP) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Plus, enjoy exclusive discounts at Nike, Converse, and Jordan—just another advantage of being on our winning team!

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development.

No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world.