Store Manager (Kipling)
Location: Kipling Outlet Maasmechelen Village, Belgium – We’re looking for an outstanding Store Manager to join our team based in Maasmechelen Village (Belgium).
As a Store Manager, you will lead and nurture a team while displaying your own initiative to drive sales and customer satisfaction.
Kipling is part of the VF family, a global apparel company committed to sustainable and active lifestyles. Today Kipling’s well‑known bags and accessories are available around the world in over 80 countries. We are on a mission to live a vibrant and colorful life – to go places you never been before.
How You’ll Make a Difference
* Leading, motivating and mentoring your store teams to drive a customer‑first approach
* Implementing our established retail processes while looking for ways to improve them
* Keeping on top of core retail operational procedures such as inventory, P&L, etc.
* Reporting performance metrics and demonstrating your understanding of KPIs to improve your store results
* Making sure your store looks great, in line with the brand’s visual merchandising guidelines
What makes you the perfect Store Manager?
* You love interacting with customers, are resilient and self‑driven
* You know how to develop a great team that shares your passion and vision to make every shopping experience outstanding. You take pride in mentoring employees, seeing them grow and having fun too!
* You have experience in all facets of running a store, including budgeting and planning, retail operations and merchandising
* You have excellent written and verbal communication in both Dutch and English
* You are proficient in the use of MS Office and different POS systems
* You are flexible when it comes to working weekends, evenings, and holidays as necessary
What’s In It For You
* A competitive salary
* Monthly bonus when reaching targets
* Holiday allowance
* Thirteenth month
* Meal, eco, sports & culture vouchers
* Group insurance plan
* Staff discounts
This post is not eligible for relocation support.
Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity
As a purpose‑led, performance‑driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day. As an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer, VF supports disadvantaged groups while providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.
Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full‑time Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion
Reference: R-20251202-0004
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