ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

Details Brand : Bershka

Location : UTRECHT, NETHERLANDS

Description A store’s success starts with our people As an Assistant Store Manager, you play a key role in bringing the store experience to life, supporting the Store Manager while taking ownership of your own areas of responsibility. You lead by example on the shop floor, creating an environment where people feel motivated, included, and confident, while ensuring every customer interaction reflects the brand at its best. Your focus is both operational and commercial. You monitor performance, using KPIs and commercial tools to identify opportunities and take action to support results. From product placement and replenishment to organizing deliveries and preparing the store for key trading moments, you ensure the store runs efficiently and always meets brand standards. You are closely involved in team coordination and development. You support scheduling based on business needs, contribute to recruitment processes, and work alongside HR and the Store Manager to ensure strong onboarding, training, and continuous development. Through your presence on the shop floor, you guide the team, set expectations, and help build a culture based on trust, collaboration, and accountability. You also play an important role in maintaining store operations and standards, ensuring visual guidelines are followed, handling customer queries with confidence, and supporting procedures related to security, Health & Safety, and sustainability. What you bring This role suits someone who takes initiative and enjoys being hands-on. You’re comfortable working with both people and performance, with the ability to organize, prioritize, and react in a fast-paced environment. You bring a strong sense of ownership, support others through your actions, and contribute to achieving solid commercial results while developing the team around you. Applicants must have full authorization to work in the EU without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide visa or work permit sponsorship for this position.

Benefits Competitive salary

Your dedication deserves recognition. We offer a competitive salary that ranks among the highest in the retail sector in the Netherlands. Furthermore, we believe in equality, so everyone receives the same pay, regardless of age.

Sales Bonus

Your efforts drive our success. That's why we reward your contribution with monthly and annual sales bonuses when your store achieves its targets. Together, we celebrate success and recognise the impact every team member makes.

Growth opportunities

We believe in cultivating talent from within, offering ample opportunities for internal growth and promotion. INTALENT, our internal job portal, makes it easy to search for and apply to open positions.

Learning platform

Expand your skillset through TRA!N, our internal learning platform. With a diverse range of courses available that are tailored to your professional needs, we support you in taking control of your development journey.

Company discount

As part of our team, you'll receive a 25% employee discount at all our stores and brands in the Netherlands. It's just one of the ways we show our appreciation for your work.

Travel allowance

You are entitled to a reimbursement of your travel expenses if you live more than 5 km from the store. Reimbursement will be based on the cost of second-class public transport, up to a maximum of €12.60 per day.

Annual holidays

All employees are entitled to 5 weeks' holiday per year, giving you time to relax and recharge your batteries. Those who have dedicated years to our company are offered extra holidays as a thank you for their ongoing dedication and hard work.

Pension Plan

Our pension plan includes employer contributions to support your long-term financial well beign

Benefits @ Work

Enjoy exclusive discounts from top brands with our Benefits @ Work platform.

Language Hub

Enjoy language courses in English and Spanish to support your personal and professional development.

Festive voucher

We celebrate the christmas period with our festive gift card.

Inclusive culture

We are dedicated to promoting diversity and ensuring an inclusive work environment where everyone's opinions are valued and respected. We embrace diversity in recruitment, training, and promotion, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of disability, race, sex, gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other unique characteristics. At INDITEX, we want you to be you!

Next steps

• Ready to join us? Submit your application and let’s grow together.
• After applying, our AI recruitment assistant, will contact you via WhatsApp to collect some additional information to support your application. AI supports our talent team, but your candidate experience will still include personal contact with our team members.
• If your profile matches one of our current or upcoming opportunities, we’ll contact you to arrange an interview and get to know you better.
• If it’s a match, we’ll support you through the final steps and welcome you to your next opportunity in fashion.