Assistant Store Manager/Responsible - ALBUFEIRA

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Job Summary: Reporting to the Store Manager, this role manages the team and is responsible for optimizing sales, supporting marketing and visual merchandising, and ensuring team training and motivation. Key Highlights: 1. Team leadership and support to the Store Manager 2. Focus on sales results and customer experience 3. Growth opportunities within a sustainable fashion company **About C\&A:** Since its founding by brothers Clemens and August in 1841, C\&A has been at the forefront of fashion. From pioneering ready-to-wear when made-to-measure was the norm, to popularizing miniskirts in the 1960s, introducing the Com-bi-kini in the 1970s, launching organic cotton in the early 2000s, and producing the first garment certified Cradle-to-Cradle Gold in 2017, we have continuously evolved with the times—offering stylish, high-quality clothing to everyone. And while C\&A and the world around us have changed over the decades, one thing remains unchanged: our commitment to delivering sustainable, high-quality fashion for the entire family. We aspire for the future of the fashion industry to be more innovative and sustainable; to advance toward a circular future; and to promote a cycle of use, reuse, and rebirth of clothing. **Your Responsibilities** You will report directly to the Store Manager and, in turn, manage the team and assume responsibilities. As a managerial support person, you will be responsible for: * Customer orientation: ensuring the team provides appropriate guidance/attention to customers. * Supporting achievement of targeted sales results by identifying and optimizing sales opportunities. Ensuring ongoing monitoring and analysis of KPIs, providing continuous feedback to the Store Director. * Supporting marketing and visual merchandising. * People and team: ensuring team training, motivation, and follow-up. * Ensuring daily priorities defined in the sales floor are met. Knowing the products available in-store and taking initiative to promote them. **What We Expect From You** At least 3 years’ experience in a similar assistant management role within retail and fashion. Ability to adapt to high-volume workloads and a dynamic pace. Strong customer and team orientation. A university degree is desirable—particularly in Commerce and Marketing or Business Administration. Computer skills: proficient in office applications (Word, Excel, Access, email, etc.). A high level of English would be an advantage. Willingness to undergo training across C\&A stores nationwide. If you are a dynamic person who shares our values, believes in our project, and is passionate about fashion, retail, and customer service; if you value teamwork and maintain a positive attitude, it’s time to join a great company. **What We Can Offer You** At C\&A, we are driven by our values—we love unity, treat each other with respect, and encourage everyone to bring fresh ideas to the table. We care about your well-being and personal development. You will receive: * Permanent contract. 40 hours per week. * Bi-monthly bonus opportunity for Responsible roles—subject to achievement of sales targets. * Selected candidates will receive training in C\&A stores. This training will take place in a different C\&A store, so relocation to another city for training may be required. * Employee discount. * With us, you have many growth opportunities. **We’re obsessed with our customers. If that’s you, join us!** **The future looks like you!!!** *C\&A promotes equal opportunities for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced Board of Directors committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, parental or family status, or any other protected characteristic. C\&A fosters heterogeneous teams to achieve diverse, inclusive, and safe workplaces. We welcome applications from women, men, and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. Individuals from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.* Salary: €14,000.00 – €16,000.00 per year Benefits: * Commercial discounts Selection Question(s): * Availability to start * Please describe your experience as a Store Assistant Manager. Key responsibilities performed. * Expected salary. * Are you available for training across C\&A stores nationwide? Work Location: On-site