COMPANY DESCRIPTION

WE ARE MORE THAN JUST A CLOTHING BRAND; WE ARE ON A MISSION TO TRANSFORM THE FUTURE OF FASHION

Are you looking for a company that pushes the boundaries and creates a community inclusive of everyone? A shared vision beyond only us?

If you answered yes, why not join us! This could be your first step in a new and exciting career at COS!

About COS: Offering innovative design, elevated essentials and wardrobe icons, COS is a fashion brand for women and men rooted in contemporary culture. From the beginning, our design ethos has always put lasting style, quality and sustainability first. Today 92% of the materials in our collection are more sustainably sourced.

COS, alongside Arket, Monki, Weekday, Afound, & Other Stories and H&M is one of several unique brands that make up the H&M group. The H&M Group employs over 170,000 people in 74 markets across the globe, and we are the 2nd largest fashion company in the world. Since launching COS in 2007 we have opened more than 200 stores worldwide.

What we value most: Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are open-minded and curious, We dare to be different, We believe in constant improvement and We empower and trust you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are. What we stand for. And how we act.

At COS we love welcoming new people and work hard to provide an environment where everyone feels appreciated and valued. We celebrate individual differences and recognise the contribution that all our colleagues make, regardless of their background.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Although no two days are ever the same, there are some things that you can expect to be involved in regularly this includes

·       Offering customers a high level of service, through styling advice, product knowledge and store experience

·       Analysing selling information and taking responsibility for the store sales performance

·       Leading and motivating a team of managers, visual merchandisers and sales assistants to achieve excellent standards of service

·       Leading on recruitment and ensure induction and training to new starters is carried out

·       Identifying future talents and putting together development plans to support their progression

·       Overseeing store operations

·       Creating a great place to work

QUALIFICATIONS

To work as a store manager, you should have previous management/leadership experience plus the qualities below.

·       Approximately 1 year working as a manager within a retail environment.

·       Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead, train and develop a team

·       Customer focused

·       Self-motivated & Positive

·       Adaptable

·       A genuine interest in others

·       Excellent planning and organisational skills

·       Good analytical and problem-solving abilities

·       Excellent commercial abilities and interest in fashion, retail

·       Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, weekends and evenings when required

.       Good English skills

.       Flemish speaking is a plus 

Why choose COS?

When you first join COS we will give you a full training plan and competitive hourly wage. In addition to this you will also receive some fantastic benefits including:

·       End of year bonus

·       Seniority: reward after 5 years in service

·       Childcare allowance

·       Reimbursement union contribution

·       25% staff discount valid in all brands of H&M group

·       Up to €540 per year clothing allowance

·       Double holiday pay

·       Travel allowance

·       Meal vouchers

·       Option to register for a hospitalization insurance after 6 months

·       HIP, the H&M Incentive program