Urban Outfitters Team Leader - Gent, Belgium at Urban Outfitters

Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Recruiting, Motivating, Team Leadership, Performance Development, Coaching, Counseling, Disciplinary Actions, Communication, Delegation, Customer Service, Floor Presence, Time Management, Operational Procedures, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Trend Interpretation

Industry

Retail

Description

Location This position is located at Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 5, Gent, , 9000 Belgium Role Summary The main objective of this role is to support store management team in achieving a store environment that fosters creativity, employee development and the VIBE philosophy. To uphold the Urban Outfitters “Peers Training Peers” philosophy. What You'll Be Doing People: Ability to recruit, motivate, develop and lead a team Manage aspects of performance development within the department team (Performance Appraisals, Individual Development Plans, Coaching and Counseling and Disciplinary actions) Recognise and develop talented individuals for advancement and growth within the organisation Uphold Company standards and act as a positive role model to others Leadership & Communication: Model the way by inspiring, motivating and encouraging teamwork Conduct productive daily meetings to ensure that goals are met Effectively delegate projects while at the same time allowing others the creativity to succeed by making their own decisions Possess excellent communication skills in both written and verbal form Managing the Environment: Oversee all levels of customer service by setting daily goals and expectations to create a positive store environment Exhibit excellent floor presence by training and coaching the store team on customer service, standards, product placement and time management Achieve Company-average mystery shop results by uphold the Company’s customer service standard Operations: Perform all store-level operational procedures accurately and in a timely fashion, in accordance with all Company policies and procedures Achieve the store stock loss goals by overseeing adherence to loss prevention practices Assist in upholding Company Health & Safety regulations at all times in order to protect employees and customers against accidents and incidents Merchandising & Display: Manage aspects of the assigned department in collaboration with the Department Manager (if applicable) or Visual Merchandising Manager with regard to: training, shipment placement, markdowns, transfers, merchandising and store standards Understand and interpret current fashion trends in local markets in order to generate creative solutions Take an active role in ensuring floor sets for the department are well organised and scheduled appropriately Commercial Awareness: Maximise departmental sales through analytical and creative management of merchandise from receipt to sales Utilise Company reports to react to trends and drive business Stay abreast of current trends and have a sound knowledge of customer profile by keeping up to date with external influences i.e. media and local community Manage stock levels appropriately (taking into consideration the store environment) through the understanding of relevant reports and market trends Demonstrate entrepreneurial skills to achieve and exceed store targets What You'll Need Experience in a management role working in a fast paced, high volume fashion retail environment Demonstrates strong operational skills An understanding of the Urban Outfitters culture and its appeal to the local market Ability to drive sales through excellent service, strong visual presentation, and a full understanding of the business #UrbanEU The Perks Equal Opportunity Statement URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

Responsibilities

The Team Leader supports store management by fostering an environment that encourages creativity, employee development, and adherence to the company's VIBE philosophy, while upholding the 'Peers Training Peers' approach. Key duties involve leading the team in people management, operational execution, merchandising, and driving commercial awareness to maximize departmental sales.