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About the Role
As an Area Manager at Marie-Stella-Maris, you will be responsible for approximately 10-15 boutiques in the Netherlands and/or Belgium. You will act as a business owner for your region and an ambassador for the brand, focusing on commercial growth, operational excellence, and a consistent premium brand experience. You will be the link between headquarters and boutique teams, ensuring commercial objectives and brand standards are consistently implemented. You will report to the Senior Retail Director and collaborate with various business partners.
Responsibilities
- Achieve sales performance, profitability, and EBITDA results within your region.
- Analyze KPIs, sales data, and P&Ls to create action plans for commercial targets.
- Prepare and monitor budgets, costs, and forecasts.
- Ensure a consistent premium brand experience and optimal store operations.
- Conduct store visits for compliance, visual merchandising, inventory management, and health & safety.
- Optimize processes, labor costs, stock management, and implement new systems.
- Support new boutique openings.
- Coach, develop, and evaluate boutique managers and support store team recruitment.
- Foster a positive and high-performing culture aligned with Marie-Stella-Maris core values.
- Manage performance, absenteeism, and team development.
- Ensure a consistent premium shopping experience and excellent customer service.
- Coach boutique managers and teams on hospitality, service, and brand experience.
- Monitor customer feedback and identify opportunities to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Strengthen local brand presence by building relationships with local communities and businesses.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of management experience in retail, preferably in premium, beauty, fashion, or lifestyle sectors.
- Experience managing multiple store teams (preferably 10-15 boutiques) and developing managers.
- Proven track record in achieving commercial objectives and experience with P&L responsibility.
- Experience with retail operations, inventory management, and new store openings.
- Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English; French and/or German is a plus.
- Willingness to travel extensively within the region (approximately four days per week).
Skills
- Leadership
- Business ownership mindset
- Commercial acumen
- Data-driven decision making
- KPI management
- P&L responsibility
- Team coaching and motivation
- Stakeholder management
- Flexibility
- Stress resistance
- Adaptability
- Affinity with premium retail, lifestyle, and beauty
- Community building
- Local partnerships
Location
- Netherlands
- Belgium
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Minimum 5 years of management experience
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary
Benefits
- 25 vacation days
- 2 days for community involvement
- Your birthday off
- Workation
- Pension plan
- 20% discount on Marie-Stella-Maris products
- Refill at the office and in stores
- Healthy lunch at the office
- iPhone and laptop
- Company car
About the Company
- Marie-Stella-Maris is a leading lifestyle and beauty brand combining design, conscious living, and social impact.
- Founded in Amsterdam, we create high-quality home and body care essentials that enrich daily routines and contribute to a greater cause.
- Through our products and initiatives, we support clean drinking water projects worldwide.
- Driven by creativity, social responsibility, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Marie-Stella-Maris moves forward with purpose—refined in execution and committed to making a positive impact with everything we create.