JOIN OUR TEAM

As Project Manager Retail Stores you will own and lead the expansion of our Westwing Stores across Europe. This high-impact role offers a steep development path in a startup-like setting where you take on responsibility from day one, working closely with the Head of Retail Concept & Operations. Coming with exceptional project management expertise as well as solid knowledge in construction and retail, you will identify potential Store locations and ensure fast and smooth openings of new Stores. This position is unlimited and located in Munich.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• own and drive the end-to-end opening of new Stores end-to-end, from creating a project plan to the final handover to the new Store team 
• identify potential locations and conduct on-site analyses to ensure the locations meet the requirements and offer optimal growth potential across Europe
• lead and coordinate third-party contractors, such as architects, construction firms and/or consultants
• coordinate and manage internal stakeholders, from Store Design & Customer Experience, Merchandising, Retail Marketing, People & Culture, Operations and Finance
• ensure effective and efficient project management including compliance with schedules, budgets and quality standards
• solve problems proactively and identify and monitor potential risks
• deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements, documentation, and presentations where appropriate 

YOU COME WITH

• 5+ years of professional experience in project management, preferably in an expansion function in stationary retail
• exceptional knowledge of project management methods, tools, and techniques to ensure effective project planning, execution and monitoring
• a proven track record in stakeholder management and problem-solving and the ability to to motivate and inspire others  
• excellent time- and self-management skills, strong analytical skills as well as high flexibility and adaptability to business needs
• high willingness and ability to travel
• strong hands-on mentality as well as a high degree of team spirit & willingness to learn continuously
• strong communication skills - fluency in English and German
• proficient in commonly used project management programs and MS office

WHY WESTWING

Aside from our awesome team and shared purpose we offer a variety of additional benefits. Come work with us and get:

• an inspiring, international, informal and nonpolitical environment for you to take ownership and grow your career
• a unique culture based on trust, support, and collaboration where we foster open communication with our biweekly Company All-Hands, feedback channels like Officevibe and regular Q&A sessions 
• flexible working mode: roughly 60% remote, 40% in-office working policy
• up to 4 weeks temporary work-from-anywhere per year 
• 30 days of paid vacation per year
• a beautiful, centrally located and dog-friendly office with free beverages, cafeteria with different lunch options, open spaces and sunny terrace
• 40% off Westwing Collection in our shop, 25% off all third-party brands, 10% family & friends voucher, Westwing Vouchers for special occasions
• regular and legendary company and team events like Movie Nights, Oktoberfest, Summer Parties, and more
• health and wellbeing offerings including sports membership, mental health support and coaching, vaccinations, skin checkups and more
• discounted green mobility options with public transport or JobRad
• company daycare “Westwing Wichtel” next to our HQ office and cooperation with Elly & Stoffl, a multilingual daycare with several locations in Munich
• subsidized company pension scheme  
• “Social Impact Day” p.a. to use for doing good for environment and/or society

ABOUT US

Westwing is Europe’s #1 in Beautiful Living eCommerce, now present in 12 European countries and has generated EUR 481m GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) in 2023. As Europe’s premium one-stop destination for Design Lovers we offer a unique brand experience with a carefully curated assortment of our Westwing Collection and 3rd party design brands. The integrated platform combines Shop, Club-Sales, (offline) Stores, the B2B Service (Westwing Business) and our Design Service. Founded in 2011, Westwing is headquartered in Munich and went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in October 2018.

Our team consists of more than 1700 professionals working together on our shared purpose to “Excite people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life”. We work together at a fast pace in an inspiring, international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love. We’re made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo, brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come, be part of the “wow, you work at Westwing?” crowd.
 
Diversity is deeply rooted in our culture. Our mission doesn’t stop to inspire only your design choices, it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyone’s uniqueness, cultural differences and equal opportunity.

Department

Stores