Area Manager at София, София-град

Our client is a Dutch premium lifestyle company offering body care, beauty, and home products inspired by ancient rituals and everyday wellbeing. It is known for signature fragrances, gift sets, and a strong in-store experience, with a focus on turning daily routines into meaningful moments. Currently seeking a motivated individual for the position of:

AREA MANAGER - PREMIUM LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS

Key Responsibilities:

- Implement the market’s retail strategy in the area of responsibility;

- Conduct market research to identify high-potential locations for new stores, analyzing demographics, competition, and consumer behavior;

- Manage the realization and implementation of the strategy and annual plan towards the stores, monitor 

and adjust where necessary, еxecute programs and cascade the commercial cycle according to global guidelines. 

- Manage targets and budgets for the area, monitor performance (based on KPI’s) in alignment with business 

needs and available resources;

- Translate targets into concrete action plans per store to drive sales and KPI performance; 

- Approve and monitor staffing plans aligned with fundamental guidelines, productivity targets and employee 

wellbeing;

- Hire and retain a diverse, talented team, еnsure new employees in the area are successfully and consistently onboarded, мanage employee wellbeing;

- Be present in the field, visiting every store once a month or more according to store and 

team needs;

- Drive and report operational excellence in store processes and systems.

Qualifications:

- Fluent in English, spoken and written;

- Extensive background (at least 5 years) in managing retail sales and operations with cosmetics, fashion or similar;

- Strong organizational and management skills;

- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities;

- Comprehensive knowledge of retail processes, market trends, deep understanding of key financial indicators;

- A proactive mindset and a results-driven attitude;

- Willingness to travel for various business engagements, including leadership meetings and industry events, regular store visits.

Company offer:

- Competitive Salary or Compensation;

- Opportunities for career growth in a fast-expanding company;

- Being part of a supportive, energetic team that values innovation and initiative.

In case you match the above requirements, please apply with your CV in English!

All applications will be treated with full confidentiality. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted!

Gi Group is licensed by MLSP, license N 2348/18.09.2017, indefinite.