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· OPERATIONAL STORE DEPUTY
OPERATIONAL STORE DEPUTY
Details
Brand · Zara
Location · GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS
Description
A store’s success starts with our people
As a Operational Store Deputy, you take ownership of the operational flow of the store. Working closely with the Operations Manager and Store Manager, you ensure that product moves efficiently from delivery to shop floor, supporting both availability and overall store performance.
You combine structure with agility. You are responsible for managing the customer-facing aspects of the store’s daily operations in the sales area and you are actively looking for ways to optimize operations and support commercial results.
You play a key role in connecting teams. Through consistent communication with the operations team, other departments, and managers, you ensures the smooth and efficient running of the operational processes in the sales area: store entrance, maintenance, replenishment, fitting rooms, tills.
Leading your team is an essential part of your role. You analyze customer flow in order to maximize coverage in various areas, set clear expectations, and monitor performance to ensure goals are met. You create a collaborative and inclusive environment where efficiency, accountability, and teamwork drive results.
You also take responsibility for maintaining operational standards, supporting security procedures to reduce stock loss, ensuring Health & Safety practices are followed, and contributing to the company’s sustainability commitments in everyday operations.
What you bring
This role suits someone who takes ownership of processes and thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment. You are organized, solution-oriented, and confident managing multiple priorities at once. You combine a practical mindset with strong communication skills, and you lead by example to ensure both your team and operations perform at a high level.
Applicants must have full authorization to work in the EU without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide visa or work permit sponsorship for this position.
Benefits
Next steps
- 1.Ready to join us? Submit your application and let’s grow together.
- 2.After applying, our AI recruitment assistant, will contact you via WhatsApp to collect some additional information to support your application. AI supports our talent team, but your candidate experience will still include personal contact with our team members.
- 3.If your profile matches one of our current or upcoming opportunities, we’ll contact you to arrange an interview and get to know you better.
- 4.If it’s a match, we’ll support you through the final steps and welcome you to your next opportunity in fashion.