We are extraordinary people creating extraordinary experiences. #extraordinarytogether
Part of The Bicester Collection, Ingolstadt Village doesn't do ordinary. Inspired by the tradition of European textile mills and the decorative arts of the late 19th century, our open-air, pedestrianised Village sits just one hour from Munich in Germany's most visited region — home to more than 110 boutiques, a celebrated food and drink scene, and a team that refuses to stand still.
The Retail team is hiring a Retail Manager (m/f/d)
The role
As our Retail Manager (m/f/d), you will work as part of the Retail Managers team, who will align all operational activities and retail initiatives within Ingolstadt Village to achieve set sales targets and ensure outstanding guest experience.
Location: This role is on-site and based in Ingolstadt Village
Starting minimum salary: €69,200
What you'll be doing
A few of the key responsibilities in this role:
- Sales & Retail Strategy — Drive the village towards its sales targets and retail strategy, providing store managers with guidance on in-store presentation, customer service, and profitability improvements
- Brand Partner Management — Work closely with brand partners to ensure consistent execution excellence, conducting brand compliance checks and ensuring stores adhere to all rules and regulations
- Store Operations & Inventory — Coordinate the daily management of store staff, programmes, and activities to maintain optimum inventory levels and merchandise selection at all times
- Reporting & Analysis — Deliver accurate and timely management information through daily and weekly reporting to the Retail Director, incorporating analysis of fashion trends, customer behaviours, and key seasonal dates to inform retail strategy
- Cross-functional Collaboration — Liaise effectively with Leasing, Operations, Legal, Service Managers, and Learning & Development teams to support new store openings and closures, staff development, compliance, and the smooth delivery of operational programmes
- Retail Calendar & Brand Moments — Collaborate with the Retail and Marketing teams to build the retail calendar and key brand moments, ensuring all relevant stakeholders are informed and aligned to support overall business objectives
What we're looking for
We foster a culture of winning together, and we work hard to ensure everyone is supported to succeed. To thrive in this role, you'll bring:
- Retail & Commercial Acumen — Customer-focused with an innate understanding of quality service, and the ability to drive performance within a fast-paced, international luxury retail environment
- Analytical & Structured Thinking — Clear analytical capabilities with a structured approach and strong attention to detail, able to translate data and insights into actionable recommendations
- Interpersonal & Collaborative Skills — High emotional intelligence and self-awareness, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the business and adapt with a creative and open-minded approach
- Adaptability & Influence — Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving change within complex, matrixed organisational environments
- Languages — Fluent in English and German; additional languages are a beneficial advantage
- Desired Experience – Degree education or equivalent qualification preferred, with proven experience in the international luxury retail industry, ideally within a department store setting
What we offer
A warm welcome, the chance to build an ever-evolving career story, and benefits designed around your lifestyle, physical, mental and social wellbeing
Our commitment
We're proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer — and we mean it. The best ideas come from people who don't all think the same, and we welcome applications from every background. Come as you are.
Ingolstadt Village exists to be experienced in the real world. To be actual, not virtual. To be lived. We'll never stop evolving. Are you ready for the challenge?
In Ingolstadt Village entstehen außergewöhnliche Erlebnisse durch außergewöhnliche Menschen. Bereit für die Herausforderung?
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