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You will work continuously on improving the service quality in the store and ensure that a store ambiance is achieved in line with the corporate identity.\nSales and Customer Service\nEnsure the team is delivering excellent customer service.\nInstall effective zoning to have all areas of the shop floor covered at all times.\nEnsure company standards are met for the shop floor, BOH, and Sales Associates according to brand standards and VM directives.\nEnsure customer service according to the \"Welcome to Karl\" training by each team member.\nContribute to team effort by leading by example on the shop floor and driving sales by constantly monitoring and pushing individual and team KPIs in accordance with communicated targets.\nOperations\nMake sure the guidelines of Karl Lagerfeld are met within all operational aspects.\nPOS transactions, stock, and back of house.\nEnsure that all stock is well-maintained and in good condition, and the store is fully replenished at all times.\nPlan, 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