Assistant Store Manager - Premium Fashion Brand - Inglostadt Germany

Assistant Store Manager - Premium Fashion Brand - Ingolstadt Germany

Mode Search is partnered with a globally recognised premium fashion brand celebrated for its jet-set aesthetic, modern glamour, and timeless style. The brand has a strong international presence across retail, outlet villages, and flagship locations, and is known for its distinctive identity, sophisticated product offering, and loyal customer base.

We are supporting them in their search for an Assistant Store Manager to join their outlet store in Ingolstadt, Germany. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced retail leader to support the Store Manager in driving commercial success, inspiring a large team, and delivering an elevated client experience in a fast-paced outlet environment.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead all aspects of store operations alongside the Store Manager
• Inspire, coach, and develop a diverse team of around 20 staff members at peak periods
• Drive sales performance, holding both self and team accountable for results
• Deliver an exceptional client experience, supporting clienteling and CRM initiatives
• Recruit, train, and onboard top retail talent
• Manage and analyse store KPIs, creating action plans to optimise results
• Maintain operational excellence including inventory management, compliance, and company standards
• Collaborate with management team on events, outreach, and community engagement to build the customer base

Requirements

• Proven management experience within a fast-paced retail environment (fashion, premium, or high-street)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a large team
• Confident, resilient, and adaptable in a challenging and demanding retail setting
• Fluent in English and German
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of retail KPIs and operational processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to leverage technology for client engagement
• Able to commute to Ingolstadt Outlet Village five days per week
• Notice period of ideally under 2 months (3 months maximum not preferred)

Benefits

Employees enjoy a competitive package that includes a clothing allowance, yearly and quarterly bonus opportunities of up to 15%, wellbeing initiatives, cross-brand discounts within the group, invitations to the annual European store management conference, 30 days of holiday in Germany, exclusive employee sales, and opportunities for internal mobility across brands within the group.

Application

To apply, please send your CV to or click the apply button.

Please note: due to high volumes of interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Management

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