Store Manager

Store Managers – Flanders | Ghent, Antwerp & Kortrijk | International Retail Brand

Do you have solid experience in retail, team leadership and store management? Are you motivated by commercial performance, people development and taking full ownership of a store?

Set & Match is a recruitment and coaching consultancy specialised in retail, supporting leading brands with their recruitment needs across France and Europe.

We are currently supporting a well-known international retail brand in the recruitment of several Store Managers across the Flemish region of Belgium, with opportunities available in:

Depending on the location, you will manage a team of approximately 6 to 12 people, with the support of Assistant Store Managers.

These are key positions for the brand, and we are looking for experienced retail managers capable of combining leadership, commercial performance, operational excellence and team development.

Your main responsibilities

Drive commercial performance by monitoring KPIs, analysing results and implementing clear action plans to achieve and exceed targets.

Lead, motivate and develop your team, creating a positive, demanding and results-driven working environment.

Coach and support your team members through regular feedback, development plans and day-to-day guidance.

Communicate objectives, priorities and results clearly, ensuring strong engagement and collective accountability.

Deliver an excellent customer experience, maintaining high standards of service and brand image in a busy retail environment.

Oversee all operational aspects of the store, including stock management, deliveries, cash handling, inventories, backroom organisation and compliance with internal procedures.

Manage store organisation and back-office activities, including schedules, team structure, recruitment needs, HR follow-up and administrative tasks.

Monitor key management indicators, store performance and budget.

Work closely with the Area Manager and other departments to ensure the smooth running and continued development of the store.

The profile we are looking for

Proven experience as a Store Manager, ideally within a high-volume, fast-paced or demanding retail environment.

Fluent Dutch is essential for these opportunities.

Strong experience in people management, coaching and team development.

Excellent understanding of commercial KPIs and a strong results-oriented mindset.

Ability to motivate, engage and lead a team towards ambitious objectives.

Genuine interest in developing talent and supporting individual progression.

Strong analytical, organisational, planning, delegation and decision-making skills.

A hands-on, demanding and constructive management style, with the ability to maintain high standards while creating strong team engagement.

Strong customer-service mindset and commitment to delivering an excellent customer experience.

Genuine passion for retail, product and business performance.

Three opportunities, three different challenges

The opportunity to join a growing international retail company.

Full responsibility for your own store and its commercial performance.

The opportunity to lead, coach and develop your team.

An international environment offering career development and mobility opportunities.

Continuous training and access to learning tools to support your development.

An attractive fixed salary + variable compensation package linked to performance.

Commercial incentives and performance challenges.

We are looking above all for Store Managers who can combine leadership, commercial ambition, team development and operational excellence, with the drive to take ownership of their business and continue growing within an international organisation.

If you are currently based in Flanders — or open to an opportunity in Ghent, Antwerp or Kortrijk — I would be happy to discuss your experience, expectations and the different positions with you in complete confidentiality.

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