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You steer, lead and manage the area and store teams in line with WEEKDAYS’ values, standards, policies and procedures together with your area team to achieve your goals. This role will be responsible for stores in: BE LU FR UK\nWhat you will do:\nWork with the area manager/store managers to create annual and quarterly sales budgets, utilising historical data, known events and benchmarking. \nMonitor, analyse, and benchmark weekly/daily sales plans and results for each store.\nWork in partnership with each store manager to ensure an effective schedule is in place to guarantee a high level of customer service.\nWork with selling reports, budgets and other available tools to make business decisions regarding allocations and stock levels.\nPerform a monthly review of all variable costs and investigate any irregularities.\nEnsure each store is following the correct operational routines, including delivery, replenishment and cash handling.\nPartner with each store manager to coordinate annual inventories. \nPartner with the area HR manager to Identify future talent and formulate clear and challenging goals to assist with their development.\nTrain and develop store teams in staff planning, profit & loss and scheduling.\n Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. 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Due to data policy, we only accept applications via the careers page.\nBenefits:\nWe offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the world.\nEnjoy a staff discount card usable across all H&M Group brands (H&M, COS, Weekday, & Other Stories, ARKET, H&M HOME).\nParticipate in the H&M Incentive Program (HIP) - a performance-based reward initiative for all employees.\nWork in a culture that encourages diversity, equity, and career growth.\nAccess to global learning platforms, mentorship opportunities, and internal mobility options.\nInclusion & diversity\nAt the H&M Group, we are committed to creating and maintaining inclusive, diverse and fair workplaces across our entire company. Our teams should consist of a variety of people who share and combine their knowledge, experiences and ideas. 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