Flagship Store Manager

Marimekko Oy • New York City, NY

10h

About The Position

Marimekko is a Finnish lifestyle design company renowned for its original prints and colors. The company’s product portfolio includes high-quality clothing, bags and accessories as well as home décor items ranging from textiles to tableware. When Marimekko was founded in 1951, its unparalleled printed fabrics gave it a strong and unique identity. In 2024, the company's net sales totaled EUR 183 million and comparable operating profit margin was 17.5 percent. Globally, there are roughly 170 Marimekko stores, and online store serves customers in 39 countries. The key markets are Northern Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and North America. The Group employs about 480 people. The company’s share is quoted on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. www.marimekko.com We are looking for an organized and ambitious Flagship Store Manager to join our North America Market team to help drive Marimekko’s brand awareness and deliver sales by leading our New York City’s flagship retail concept by engaging and inspiring our fashion focused target consumer.  You will be working closely with our Head of Retail – Scan/EMEA and North America, Merchandising Planner and Marketing/PR Managers (globally and locally). This is a full-time and permanent position, in which you will report to our Head of Retail, SCAN/EMEA and North America.

Requirements

• A desire to build the best and most memorable consumer experiances
• Experience in retail management
• Proven track record in building high achieving teams
• Interest in art, architecture and fashion, with a strong professional network within these communities
• Ability to be a Marimekko Brand Ambassador in actions, attitude, and appearance
• Proactive and hands-on
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Fluent English skills
• Ability to multitask and handle different projects at the same time
• Able to work flexible work hours (including evenings, nights, and weekends sometimes)
• Able to lift 15 lbs

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for all store operations and sales, including: Sales Leadership (e.g., motivate and lead sales team and strive for sales excellence and results) Sales Associate Development (e.g., ensure all staff is trained on product knowledge, selling standards, customer service, and store operations) Operational Excellence (e.g., create and maintain effective employee schedules, including hiring efforts) Store Standards and Visual Merchandising (e.g., execute all floor moves, visual directives, and merchandising strategies)
• Create a team of brand ambassadors that embody Marimekko brand values and DNA
• Promote community building and brand awareness efforts, including: Managing Marimekko’s flagship retail store brand activities and execution according to the global and local plan creating and fostering exceptional customer experience Organize and project manage monthly brand activities and events together with global and local marketing partners Create awareness building opportunities through compelling outreach to prospective partners, influencers and creative industry professionals, utilizing innovative and creative brand and sales tactics Be a Marimekko ambassador: establish, nurture, and grow local consumer community through by new customer acquisition tactics, relationship building and partnerships anchored in Marimekko's community program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed