Assistant Store Manager
Assistant Store Manager
TYPE
Part-time, 24-32 hours per week
LOCATION
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Love Stories is known for its playful mix-and-match lingerie, designed by women for women. Founded in Amsterdam, the brand breaks the rules in favor of self-expression, confidence, and personal style. This spirit now extends to Whateverwear: a one-way ticket to fashion freedom.
about the role
As Assistant Store Manager of the Love Stories Archive Store in Amsterdam, you will work closely with the Store Manager to ensure the smooth daily running of the store. You will help lead and support the team, create a great customer experience and contribute to achieving the store's sales targets.
You enjoy being on the shop floor, taking initiative and making sure everything runs smoothly. You will support the Store Manager in daily responsibilities and take charge of the store when they are not present.
What you’ll do
- Support and motivate the sales team, lead by example and create a positive working atmosphere while training new team members and assisting with daily planning.
- Take responsibility for the store in the Store Manager’s absence.
- Create a welcoming and personal shopping experience through styling advice and strong customer relationships, while ensuring excellent customer service across the team.
- Drive sales and achieve store targets and KPIs by motivating the team, leading by example and identifying opportunities to improve sales and customer experience.
- Support daily store operations, including opening and closing, stock management, replenishment and administrative tasks.
- Maintain store organization, visual merchandising and overall presentation according to Love Stories’ standards.
- Represent Love Stories with enthusiasm and ensure the store reflects the brand’s identity, while staying up to date with collections, products and fashion trends.
Who you are
- 1–2 years of retail experience, preferably in a senior sales or supervisory role, with experience in fashion, premium retail or lingerie considered a plus.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with a proactive, hands-on and commercial mindset.
- Well-organized, independent and able to motivate a team and drive sales.
- Experience with POS systems and basic store administration.
- A genuine interest in fashion, lingerie and lifestyle, with an eye for styling and visual merchandising.
- Passionate about delivering excellent customer experiences and representing the Love Stories brand.
- Flexible availability, including weekends.
- Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.
What we offer
- A competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Employee discount on Love Stories products.
- Opportunities to grow within the company.
- A fun and creative working environment.
- The opportunity to be part of an inspiring fashion brand.