ARKET offers essential collections for women, men, children and the home, along with a seasonal vegetarian café and coffee shop. Inspired by simplicity, nature, and the aesthetics of slow living, the assortments features garments, objects, and food carefully made and artfully curated for a more beautiful everyday life.Overview

As a Department Manager, you will be at the forefront of creating excellent customer experiences that go beyond the expected. With a passionate and dedicated team by your side, you will lead with energy and purpose—setting the tone for a store environment that’s not only welcoming and inspiring but also drives results. Your leadership ensures every customer journey feels personal, genuine, and memorable, while your focus on service and operational excellence helps bring the brand to life on the shop floor.Responsibilities

Deliver a high level of customer service through expert styling advice, strong product knowledge, and an engaging store experienceAnalyse sales data and collaborate with the Store Manager to maximise department performanceLead and motivate a team of Sales Advisors to consistently achieve service and presentation standardsSupport recruitment efforts and ensure effective onboarding and training for new team membersIdentify and nurture future talent, contributing to development plans that support team progressionOversee daily store operations, ensuring efficiency and alignment with brand standardsAct as a brand ambassador, consistently delivering the best possible experience for every customerStep into the role of Store Manager when required, ensuring continuity in leadership and performanceQualifications

Customer-Focused: You genuinely enjoy engaging with customers and lead by example in delivering outstanding service.Product Passion: You have a genuine interest in the products we offer and love sharing that enthusiasm with customers.Eager to Learn: Open to feedback and actively seek out opportunities for personal and professional development.Excellent Communication: Clear, confident, and empathetic in both customer and team interactions.Team Leadership: Proven ability to organise and motivate teams in fast-paced environments to deliver high service standards.Coaching and Development: Experienced in giving constructive feedback and supporting others to grow and improve.Analytical Thinking: Developed a solid understanding of key retail KPIs and how to use them to drive performance.Adaptability and Flexibility: Embraced change and responded quickly to customer feedback, stock levels, and operational updates.Operational Excellence: Maintained high standards in store presentation and operations, contributing to positive customer feedback and increased sales.Flexible and Reliable: Comfortable working varied hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.English language skillsAdditional information

This is a full-time position with a contract of 35 hours a week based in our Arket, Regent St store. Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through the career page.Benefits

We’re committed to supporting our employees with a range of attractive benefits and valuable development opportunities. As a member of our team, you’ll enjoy a 25% staff discount across all HandM Group brands—available both in-store and online. Additionally, every employee is included in our HandM Incentive Program (HIP), designed to reward your contributions and support your growth within the company. You can read more about our HandM Incentive Program here.Inclusion and Diversity

At HandM Group, we are committed to fostering inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplaces across our entire organisation. We believe that teams thrive when they bring together a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. This diversity enhances our ability to solve problems creatively, expand our thinking, and build meaningful connections with colleagues and customers around the world. That’s why we consider all dimensions of diversity throughout our recruitment process—ensuring our workforce reflects the richness of the communities we serve.Company details

Seniority level: Not ApplicableEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: ManagementIndustries: Retail

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