Assistant Store Manager M/F

Our Brand Story ZIMMERMANN is a global luxury fashion brand, founded in Sydney in 1991 by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann. Renowned for its signature approach to sophisticated femininity, distinctive prints, and exceptional craftsmanship, the brand is present across Australia, Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia. Nicky Zimmermann’s creative vision and Simone Zimmermann’s strategic leadership have formed the foundation of the brand’s success. Their partnership – balancing design innovation with strong commercial direction – remains central to ZIMMERMANN’s identity and growth. Today, ZIMMERMANN continues to redefine modern luxury with collections that celebrate self-expression. Grounded in Australian sun-soaked optimism, the brand resonates with women around the world. Our global teams are united by a shared commitment to creativity, quality, and evolving the brand with integrity and purpose. At ZIMMERMANN, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to empowering talented individuals to build meaningful careers within an inclusive, collaborative, and forward‑thinking environment – where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated, and individuality is valued. The Opportunity We are currently seeking an oustanding Assistant Store Manager to join our store in Taormina (Full time 40h) for the season 2027 starting in March 2027. The Assistant Store Manager helps the Store Manager with daily operational tasks. He/she is responsible for achieving sales targets and exemplifies excellent customer service. Additionally, the Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in maintaining the store's visual merchandising (VM) standards and creating a memorable experience for customers to drive the store's revenue. The main areas of responsibility are:
• Support sales and VM
• Team support and development (training, coaching, etc.)
• Back office tasks (reporting, planning, sales culture, stock management, inventory, loss prevention, etc.) This list of responsibilities is non-exhaustive. What you will bring : To succeed in this role, you will bring:
• Profound experience in a similar leadership role
• Excellent organisation skills and high attention to detail
• Passion for the brand and Fashion retail industry
• Strong communication skills – the ability to interact positively to the team and clients in store
• Fluent in English and Italian Why Join ZIMMERMANN?
· Access to tailored development plans and learning opportunities
· Generous employee benefits and product discounts
· Clear pathways for career progression within a global organisation
· A collaborative, high-performing, and inclusive team culture Next Steps If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and would like to contribute to ZIMMERMANN’s continued success, we’d love to hear from you. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ZIMMERMANN is an equal opportunity employer. We assess all applicants based on their individual capabilities, experience, and qualifications and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, please let us know at the time of application so we can assist you throughout the recruitment process.