Department Manager Trainee at H&M Group

Aarhus, Central Denmark Region, Denmark -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Styling Advice, Product Knowledge, Sales Data Analysis, Strategy Contribution, Team Support, Motivation, Recruitment, Onboarding, Training, Talent Development, Store Operations Oversight, Brand Ambassadorship, Leadership, Adaptability, Reliability

Industry

Retail

Description

Job Description As a Department Manager Trainee, you’ll work closely with the Department Manager and other leaders to learn how to drive commercial success, lead a team, and create an inspiring store environment. You’ll be supported through structured training and real-time feedback, with the goal of stepping into a Department Manager role in the near future. Deliver a high level of customer service through styling advice, product knowledge, and an engaging store experience Learn to analyse sales data and contribute to strategies that maximise department performance Support and motivate Sales Advisors to consistently achieve service and presentation standards Assist in recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members Contribute to identifying and developing future talent within the team Help oversee daily store operations, ensuring efficiency and alignment with brand standards Act as a brand ambassador, inspiring customers and colleagues with your enthusiasm for ARKET Step into leadership responsibilities when needed, with guidance and support from senior managers Qualifications Customer-Focused: You genuinely enjoy engaging with customers and lead by example Product Passionate: You love sharing your enthusiasm for our products and values Growth-Oriented: Open to feedback and eager to learn and develop Communicative: Clear, confident, and empathetic in your interactions Team-Driven: Ready to support and motivate others in a fast-paced environment Analytical: Curious about retail KPIs and how they influence performance Adaptable: Comfortable with change and quick to respond to customer and operational needs Reliable: Flexible with working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays Additional Information This is a temporary part-time Sales Advisor position with a contract of 30 hours a week, starting as soon as possible and until end of June 2026. Apply by sending in your CV as soon as possible. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through the career page. Benefits: We offer all our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a 25% staff discount, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here. Inclusion & Diversity At H&M Group, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people who share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, what we perceive as possible and how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world, therefore all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process. Company Description ARKET offers essential collections for women, men, children and the home, along with a seasonal vegetarian café and coffee shop. Inspired by simplicity, nature, and the aesthetics of slow living, the assortments features garments, objects, and food carefully made and artfully curated for a more beautiful everyday life.

Responsibilities

The trainee will collaborate with the Department Manager to learn commercial success drivers, team leadership, and fostering an inspiring store environment, supported by structured training. Responsibilities include delivering high customer service, analyzing sales data to maximize performance, and supporting Sales Advisors to meet standards.