
Assistant Store Manager (m/f/d) Cologne
- On-site
- Köln, Germany
- Retail
Job description
Be(come) the Experience – Lead with heart, shape the shopping experience of tomorrow.
We are Kapten & Son. With over 250 Kaptens, we work every day to become Europe’s leading lifestyle brand. Our products accompany people through their everyday experiences – and you make sure that every visit to our Experience Store in Cologne becomes a real Kapten moment.
Start: immediately
Your Kapten Experience includes
Stepping up & taking ownership: As the right hand of our Store Manager, you lead the team independently and responsibly during her absence, with a clear head, a strong attitude, and a true hands-on mindset.
Inspiring & advising customers: As the face of our brand on the ground, you guide our customers through their shopping experience with passion, friendly, professional, and always with the right product in hand.
Owning the checkout experience: You ensure smooth operations at the till and make sure our customers leave with a smile, right up to the very last moment.
Staging the store & bringing campaigns to life: With your eye for aesthetics and brand, you create a compelling in-store experience, setting our products in the spotlight and making every day in the store feel fresh.
Driving sales targets & improving processes: Together with your team, you push towards your goals, sharpen processes, and implement marketing measures that truly move the needle.
What's already in your bag
First experience in retail, you know what great customer service looks and feels like
A natural ability to inspire customers with your positive energy and enthusiasm for our products
A genuine connection to the Kapten & Son brand, you're Kapten by heart, and it shows
Team spirit and the drive to grow together with a dynamic crew
Initiative, a sense of responsibility, and a real can-do attitude
Good command of German and English, both spoken and written
What awaits you
Crew Style: Equipped with Kapten & Son crew clothing and products for your daily work routine
Feel-Good Atmosphere: Modern work environment with complimentary beverages, break room and plenty of food options just around the corner
Crew Love: Regular company and team events
Growth: Development opportunities and quarterly feedback sessions
Perks: Discounted Urban Sports Club membership, Corporate Benefits and employee discounts on our products
Childcare subsidy: We cover 50% of your childcare costs
Volunteer Day: A paid day off for your voluntary work
Ready to join the crew?
Being a Kapten by heart means being there for each other, acting with passion, and making every customer's day a little better. If you're ready to take on responsibility and turn our Cologne store into a true destination experience – Deniz looks forward to hearing from you.
Be the experience.
Find out more about life at Kapten & Son on @kaptenandson.career
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At Kapten & Son we love all' our facets because each of us is unique, or as they say in Cologne: 'Jeder Jeck ist anders'. That's why we promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome and supported.
We therefore look forward to all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.
MEET OUR RECRUITING TEAM

Deniz Demirdere
HR Business Partner - Retail

Friederike Färber
Head of People & Culture
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