H&M Austria is looking for an
EXPANSION MANAGER or EXPANSION MANAGER TRAINEE f/m
Fulltime / based in Vienna
This is all about securing the company’s position as one of the world’s leading fashion companies in a profitable, brand-building, ethical and sustainable way in our 6 markets.
As Expansion Manager you and the team are responsible for the expansion in Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Georgia – both for new stores as well as for existing stores.
As an Expansion Manager Trainee, you will have the chance to learn all aspects of the business. You will start with our introduction training in the store and furthermore be part of all relevant central departments. Depending on your experience and progress this program may take up to one year.
Your future responsibilities:
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Enable long term growth for the H&M Group (H&M, COS, Weekday, H&M Home, & Other Stories, Monki, ARKET and Afound)
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Create a growth strategy by developing and maintaining the road map for a geographic region
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Set expansion targets, both qualitative and quantitative, together with the global leasing team
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Optimize the existing portfolio
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Ensure the best possible deal
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Optimize each deal regarding selling, location and profitability
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Recommend the full business case in terms of fit with market strategy, location requirements, commercial idea, configuration of space, economic and legal terms
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Set fact-based targets for sales, rent and net investment levels
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Recommend negotiated business cases for approval by the country Leasing Committee
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Track the performance of new stores and rebuilds
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Drive the expansion and work together with the construction and store development team
Your competences:
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University degree, preferably with a finance, business or economics major
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Min. 2 years’ experience in finance, real estate, business consulting, expansion or retail
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Excellent analytical skills with solid strategic thinking
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High level of ownership
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A strong motivation to constantly improve and achieve targets
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Detail oriented, with strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German
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International flexibility, ability to travel and a driving license
Be part of a creative and motivated team with national and international career opportunities!
Your yearly gross salary will be from €36.400,- depending on your qualification and experience.
Apply on hm.com/jobs and send us your full application including CV
and cover letter in English!
We look forward to receiving your application!
