Area Manager Shop in Shops Wholesale 40h (m/f/x)

Our vision is to establish HUGO BOSS as the leading premium tech-driven fashion platform worldwide and to be one of the top 100 global brands. At HUGO BOSS, we work as a team to apply our knowledge, skills and experience together and create a diversity of ideas and solutions. What unites us? We love fashion, we change fashion!

At HUGO BOSS, you have the opportunity to contribute your personality, ideas and creativity — because only when we break new ground together can we create something unique. Become part of our team of more than 19.000 employees worldwide and shape your future at HUGO BOSS!

Area Manager Shop in Shops Wholesale 40h (m/f/x)

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As a Wholesale ECI Sales / Area Manager, you will hold a hybrid commercial and field-management role, driving sales performance while overseeing the day-to-day execution of HUGO BOSS operations across El Corte Inglés points of sale in Spain and Portugal. You will manage the full commercial cycle—from collection selling, order management, and delivery follow-up to sales analysis, profitability, and corrective action—while providing hands-on leadership to store teams, ensuring operational excellence, consistent brand standards, and strong collaboration with El Corte Inglés management.

What you can expect: Sales Management:

• Analyse sales data and market feedback to identify opportunities for product improvement and innovation.
• Support sales team during the selling season to ensure product assortments in line with market trends and customer preferences.
• Develop sales strategies to enhance product visibility and drive sales across all ECI shop in shops.
• Monitor competitor activities and market dynamics to adjust product strategies accordingly.
• Lead the sales collection process, translating commercial targets and market insights into focused seasonal sales priorities.
• Manage the end-to-end order process, ensuring accurate order entry, validation, confirmation, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Follow up on deliveries with internal teams and partners, proactively addressing delays and keeping stakeholders informed.
• Monitor sales performance, margins, and profitability by account and point of sale, implementing corrective actions where needed.

Product Management:

• Oversee product management, providing insightful feedback and implementing guidelines aligned with VM Guideline.
• Supervise stock levels in stores and ensure an optimal product replacement in collaboration with the sales team.
• Lead training sessions on product knowledge to ensure team members are well-equipped to assist customers and drive sales.

People Management:

• Strategically recruit, retain, and manage staffing to ensure team continuity, strong performance, and alignment with business objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop teams to deliver exceptional customer service, strengthen product knowledge, and support continuous professional growth.
• Conduct fair and constructive performance evaluations, recognising strong contributions and implementing development actions where needed.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment through clear communication, active engagement, and effective recognition.
• Drive clienteling and customer-database development while ensuring transactions, complaints, returns, and service procedures are managed effectively.

Retail Partnership and Floor Management Collaboration

• Build and maintain strong relationships with El Corte Inglés floor managers and relevant departments, aligning commercial priorities, sharing insights, and resolving operational challenges.
• Act as the key liaison between HUGO BOSS and El Corte Inglés to ensure consistent brand representation, product presentation, customer service standards, and delivery of strategic objectives.
• Support shop-in-shop openings, closures, and relocations, coordinating with El Corte Inglés departments and internal HUGO BOSS teams to ensure effective planning, execution, and operational continuity.

Procedures and Systems:

• Ensure adherence to all company procedures and policies, including health and safety, operations manual, and uniform standards.
• Leverage equipment and the latest technologies for optimal performance. Your profile:
• Demonstrated experience in a similar commercial and field-management role, with a proven record of achieving and surpassing objectives (at least 3 years).
• Strong leadership skills, with experience motivating, training, and developing teams through active engagement.
• Commercial acumen and strategic thinking, with the flexibility to adapt to changing business demands.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development, combined with a passion for and strong knowledge of the HUGO BOSS brand.
• Fluency in English is advantageous (spoken and written), with a proficiency level of C1 Advanced.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are essential, including the ability to analyse sales data and prepare clear commercial reports.

Your benefits:

• We value your work: Receive an attractive salary and a mobility allowance / Deutschlandticket.
• Made for Me: Enjoy the freedom of our flexible working model. With 'Threedom of Work', spend 3 days in Metzingen and 2 days working remotely.
• High-performing people need a healthy balance. Take advantage of the employee gym, a variety of sports activities, a 37-hour workweek, and enjoy two vacation days per month.
• Your personal development is important to us. We offer a wide range of training opportunities at our HUGO BOSS University.
• Exclusive discounts for shopping and arts: benefit from discounts for family and friends along with free entrance to more than 15 international art museums.
• Does innovation drive you? Same for us! This passion is reflected in our modern workplaces and innovative tools.
• Sustainability is one of our key values, and more than just a trend. We are committed to environmental, animal and climate protection, and human rights. As part of our commitment, we offer an environmentally friendly bus shuttle.
• We also place great importance to good taste when it comes to food. Welcome to our award-winning restaurant & café Times.

We are a global company with our employees representative of the world at large. Our inclusive culture embraces each person’s authenticity and individuality. We are committed to equal employment opportunity. And we believe our equitable work environment helps unleash your full potential and inspires you to thrive.

Do you feel it’s time for a new challenge at HUGO BOSS? If so, we look forward telling you all about this job opportunity in a personal conversation.