Assistant Store Manager
Assistant Store Manager | Vestby, Norway | Oslo fashion outlet
Join adidas Europe and shape the future of retail! For over 75 years, our European heritage has been a fusion of culture and innovation, driving global sports trends. From Herzogenaurach to cities like London, Berlin, Amsterdam, and Paris, our teams are united by creativity, collaboration, and a passion for sport and fashion.
Now, we’re strengthening our starting lineup and looking for an ambitious Assistant Store Manager to help lead our Factory Outlet in Vestby, located at Oslo Fashion Outlet; the largest outlet destination in the area, attracting both national and international visitors and featuring well-known global brands.
This is your chance to take the armband, inspire a diverse team, and help us win on and off the pitch.
Why Vestby & Oslo Fashion Outlet?
- One of Norway’s top destinations for tourism shopping
- Easy access from Oslo, just 30 km south
- The biggest outlet center in the region, home to famous national and international brands
- Free parking for employees and customers
- A fast‑paced, high‑traffic environment where performance truly matters
What You’ll Do
As our Assistant Store Manager, you’ll be a key playmaker in the store:
- Drive sales, profitability, and KPIs to exceed targets, because winning is the goal
- Lead from the front on the shop floor, delivering a best‑in‑class consumer experience
- Coach, motivate, and develop a high‑performing, multicultural team
- Analyze performance data and turn insights into clear actions and results
- Ensure flawless execution of brand standards, visual merchandising, and in‑store communication
- Support full store operations: scheduling, staffing, stock flow, and compliance
- Build a strong team spirit, with clear expectations, regular feedback, and growth opportunities
- Partner closely with the Store Manager and Retail teams to share best practices and raise the bar
Who You Are – Our Ideal Teammate
- A passionate retailer with leadership experience in a fast‑paced environment
- A confident leader who thrives on the sales floor
- Commercially sharp with strong knowledge of retail KPIs and operations
- A natural coach who builds trust and develops future leaders
- A true brand ambassador who lives the adidas values
- Fluent in English (Nordic languages are only a plus)
- Team‑first mindset with the ambition to be number one
Life at adidas – More Than Just a Job
At adidas, we celebrate individuality, teamwork, and diversity.
You’ll join a multicultural team where different backgrounds, ideas, languages and perspectives make us stronger.
What’s in it for you:
- Competitive salary and performance‑based bonus
- Employee discount on adidas products
- Health & wellness benefits, including fitness allowance
- Free parking at work
- Team challenges, raffles, and chances to win exclusive adidas products when targets are achieved
- Real career development and progression opportunities within a global sports brand
Our Process:
- 1st stage call (not an interview) with your Recruitment Partner if / when you are shortlisted
- 1st stage interview via MS Teams with the Store Manager and a colleague
- 2nd / final stage via MS Teams
Ready to Join the Winning Team?
If you’re driven by teamwork, fueled by ambition, and motivated by results, this is your moment to step up and help shape the future of adidas retail in Norway.
Apply now with your CV in English and help us continue our journey to be the number one sports brand in the world.
At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.
– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –
By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.