Within BESTSELLER Region East, brands such as JACK & JONES, VERO MODA, ONLY and many more come together to shape modern fashion across the region. Recently celebrated 50 years under the theme “Nearness”, we continue to build on what defines us: close collaboration, strong relationships, and a shared ambition to grow — together. 

We are expanding our retail business into Romania and are looking for an ambitious Area Manager who wants to leave their mark and grow together with us. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset, a proactive approach, and the drive to create success in a fast-growing and dynamic environment. 

Area Manager

Full-time | Bucharest | Start: August 2026

Responsibilities

• Drive the expansion of our retail business in Romania, including new store openings and market development.
• Take full ownership of sales performance, KPIs, budgets, and P&L results across the market.
• Develop and execute commercial strategies to increase sales and optimise store operations.
• Monitor market trends, customer behaviour, and competitor activities to strengthen market position.
• Ensure excellent customer experience and consistent brand standards across all stores.
• Lead, motivate, and develop store teams while creating a strong and positive retail culture.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and talent development together with HR and Retail stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with HQ and cross-functional teams including Marketing, Logistics, Finance, and HR.
• Ensure operational excellence and compliance with company policies and local legislation.
• Drive efficiency, structure, and continuous improvement across the retail organisation.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in retail operations and multi-store management.
• Solid business understanding with experience managing KPIs, sales performance, margins, costs, and stock.
• Excellent knowledge of the Romanian retail market.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive and hands-on approach.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Native Romanian and very good English skills.
• Good MS Office skills.
• Valid driving licence.
• Based in Bucharest or nearby.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel regularly within Romania and internationally.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to play a key role in building and growing our business in Romania.
• An international and dynamic working environment with strong collaboration across markets.
• High level of ownership, responsibility, and autonomy.
• Professional onboarding and development opportunities.
• Career growth within a financially strong and expanding company.
• Competitive salary package including performance bonus.
• Company car with private use option.

Ready to leave your mark in fashion retail?

Send us your application in English, including your CV.

Join BESTSELLER — and help shape the future of our business in Romania.
At BESTSELLER - We Own It!

Join BESTSELLER — and help shape the future of our business in Romania. 
At BESTSELLER - We Own It!