Store Manager
adidas – New Opening Heraklion Top Parks Outlet
Join adidas and be part of an exciting new opening in Heraklion, Crete. We are looking for a Store Manager to lead our new outlet store at Top Parks Heraklion, one of Crete’s newest retail destinations.
As a Store Manager, you will drive performance, lead and inspire your team, and deliver an exceptional consumer experience in a premium retail environment.
Your role & impact
As a Store Manager, you will drive commercial performance and deliver store targets through effective planning, execution, and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze performance data to drive continuous improvement in sales, productivity and store profitability.
- Ensure compliance with legal and financial standards, safeguarding the store’s integrity.
- Lead by example on the sales floor, driving customer service excellence and team performance.
- Maintain strong floor presence, ensuring focus on customer service and sales even in your absence.
- Plan and manage staff schedules effectively, ensuring smooth store operations and service delivery.
- Act as a Brand Ambassador, consistently reflecting adidas values and culture.
- Ensure ongoing team training on customer service, brand, and product knowledge.
- Ensure efficient store operations, inventory management, and compliance with adidas standards and procedures.
- Ensure consistent execution of Visual Merchandising and in-store communication standards.
- Manage stock flow efficiently, ensuring timely deliveries and product availability on the sales floor.
- Ensure accurate and efficient cash desk operations.
- Maintain a safe, compliant, and productive store environment.
- Drive recruitment and development of the store team, ensuring alignment with HR policies.
- Build a high-performance culture through clear goal setting, performance analysis, and regular feedback.
- Share best practices to support performance across stores.
- Coach, develop and inspire your team to unlock their potential and support future growth opportunities.
What we are looking for in you
- Minimum 18 months’ experience in a sports or fashion retail environment, including at least 12 months in a Store Manager role.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to plan, organize, coach and motivate a team to deliver an excellent customer experience.
- Effective communication, decision-making and analytical skills.
- Good knowledge of MS Office; familiarity with Power BI is a plus.
- Fluency in Greek and English.
- Solid understanding of Visual Merchandising and inventory management.
Life at adidas
- Competitive compensation and rewards
- Performance bonuses
- Gas allowance
- Free uniform sets twice a year
- Discount on adidas products online and in all own stores
- Monthly food vouchers
- Private life and medical insurance; pension plan
- Enrollment in Store Manager capability programs within 12 months of the start date
- Fitness and wellbeing benefits
- Learning and development opportunities within an international brand
Application process
- Initial phone screening with the Talent Acquisition team
- Virtual interview with business leaders
- Final face-to-face interview in Heraklion, scheduled for late November or early December
Additional information
Opening date: February 2027
Expected start date: December 2026
Job number: 550487