Store Manager - (m/w/d), FT 40 hours - Leipzig / Halle in Deutschland

Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here.

Purpose of Role

Lead like an owner. Win like a team.

As a Store Manager, you run the show - driving sales, leading your team, and delivering customer experience that's pure Under Armour. From merchandising to operations, you'll own every detail and inspire your team to hit goals, push limits, and perform at their best.

Your Impact

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and execute a strategic plan to achieve planned sales and key performance indicators
• Analyze reporting and daily sales trends to make real-time strategic business decisions to drive results
• Drive performance through customer service, human resources, inventory control, and store appearance
• Build loyalty through in-store experience using data capture, endless aisle, and other omni-channel solutions
• Direct the handling of merchandise, shipment receipt, processing, floor sets, markdown, and replenishment
• Oversee and ensure efficiency of all daily operational procedures
• Complete store audit compliance and shrink results aligning with loss prevention standards
• Manage payroll and schedule adjustments maximizing productivity to achieve payroll and sales targets
• Maintain safe environment of a neat, clean, and organized sales floor, cash wrap and fitting room
• Motivate and inspire the team through Under Armour's Core Competencies Lead the management team through execution of all performance management tools
• Effectively communicate with the management team to align and help drive business strategy
• Proactively seek personal learning and development opportunities to build leadership skill set
• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain high performing teammates
• Manage store census, seasonal hiring and turnover, network, recruit, and interview
• Perform other tasks assigned by leadership

Qualifications & Requirements

Qualifications

• Local language fluency required; plus, basic verbal and written English is a must
• Ability to interpret analytics and metrics
• Knowledge of employment laws including compliance with local requirements
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Robust time-management skills
• Ability to identify complex problems and evaluate solutions using logic and reason
• Demonstrated critical thinking in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years management experience
• Minimum 1 year management in a sports/apparel & footwear retail environment 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holidays, nights, and weekends
• Ability to handle or relocate products up to 25 lbs./12kgs
• Ability to stand and move about for extended periods of time with short breaks
• Ability to freely access all areas of the store; including the selling floor, stock and register area

Benefits & Perks

• Generous employee discount & access to PERK discount platform 
• Competitive salary 
• Monthly bonus incentive pay eligibility
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Work-Life Assistance Program to support health, personal, family or work-related challenges
• Feedback and value driven culture

Base Compensation

$4,195.00 - $5,243.00

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via [email protected].