Store Manager

We're hiring for a Store Manager to lead the team at our Berlin store, driving its commercial performance and day-to-day operations.

We’re visionaries who strive to push the boundaries of what a retail space can offer. We are always on the lookout for a social chameleon that can give every visitor the true Axel Arigato experience.

For us a great workplace means that you get to be yourself and that we treat everyone with respect. We embrace diversity and want people to be seen for who they are. We are open to people’s ideas, passions, walks of life and we make sure that we listen and learn from each other. Creating an environment for everyone to succeed means that we want to keep pushing each other to new heights but most importantly, to have fun while doing so. This for us, is all done through our passion for people and the brand!

MORE ABOUT THE ROLE

As Store Manager you are responsible for managing an energetic, vibrant team and driving the profitability of the store. You’ll be a hands-on leader who takes accountability and responsibility, someone who thrives in an innovative and expanding organization. While we seek engagement and passion from our members, we in turn offer support from our internal offices (including People & Culture, Finance, Operations, and Brand).

The responsibilities of a Store Manager include but are not limited to:

• Driving profitability of the store.

• Manage stock and inventory management.

• Attract, recruit, and retain staff members.

• Maintain, train, and execute visual merchandising.

• Control and report administrative management such as end-of-day reporting, merchandise assortment, budgets, etc.

• Engaging with our Berlin community on a daily basis and through our events in-store.

As part of the Axel Arigato management team, you are expected to amongst other things:

• Uphold the Axel Arigato culture in store.

• Support, coach, train and evaluate your team to become the best versions of themselves.

• Work closely with management to ensure a steady, efficient and open communication flow.
  

ARE YOU THE ONE?

If the words passion, positivity, grit and community describe you-keep reading.

We seek someone with most of the following:

• Passionate about Axel Arigato products and brand.

• Prior management experience in retail. Experience with high-end retail brands is an advantage.

• Proven leadership and communication skills.

• Excellent customer service skills and strong selling techniques.

• Self-motivated and can take initiative and open for development.

• Have a humble approach and contribute to a good team spirit.

• Willing to work flexible hours (including weekends and holidays) as per business needs.

HERE'S HOW TO APPLY:

Apply by submitting your CV by the 31st of May. We will be reviewing candidates on a regular basis and plan to start interviews at the beginning of June.

Estimated starting date: August.

To see more about our company and careers we welcome you to AXEL ARIGATO - Careers

OUR VALUES : DROP
Diversity, Respect, Openness and Passion are our values that we live and breathe. They are the foundation for our current state and what we will always bring with us to the future.

ABOUT AXEL ARIGATO
Founded in Sweden in 2014 by Albin Johansson and Max Svärdh, Axel Arigato was born with a disruptive mindset – modernising and democratising the sneaker landscape through a blend of style, quality, community and a digital-first approach.

Grounded in Scandinavian minimalism and elevated with playful, intentional details, every piece is designed with care: crafted to move globally, worn with individuality.

What began online expanded into physical spaces built for energetic cultural exchange - stores and experiences where conversations, performances and unexpected activations dissolve the boundaries between brand and culture.

Today, Axel Arigato continues to evolve with purpose via a people-powered approach. It shows up where culture happens: on streets, at events and across cities.

Built on curiosity. Driven by connection.