Store Manager Lappeenranta Biltema Department Store (maternity leave replacement) - Biltema Suomi Oy - Lappeenranta, Finland

Are you passionate about retail and the fast-paced world of department stores, sales, and customer service? Are you self-driven and energetic? Do you have enthusiasm and motivation to develop your skills in the field? We are now looking for a STORE MANAGER for our department store in Lappeenranta for a fixed-term employment (maternity leave replacement from July 28, 2027, to August 31, 2027) As a store manager, you will be responsible for the operational management of the department store in close cooperation with the department store manager. You will ensure that the store always has sufficient products, attractive displays that draw customers, and optimal staffing at all times. You will act as the direct supervisor of the store staff and be part of the store management team. We expect from you: - Commercial education and/or experience in supervisory roles in retail. - Excellent communication and leadership skills. - Ability to take responsibility and work independently. - Positive attitude and flexibility. - Willingness to work all shifts in the department store, including mornings, evenings, and weekends. - Finnish language skills, as well as English and Swedish language skills, are considered an advantage. We offer you: - A responsible and diverse role within one of the largest department store chains in the Nordic countries. - Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing support to ensure your success. - Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. - A pleasant and energetic working environment. The store manager position is permanent and full-time, with an average of 37.5 hours per week. Salary and start date will be agreed upon. Interested? Apply for the position through our recruitment system no later than July 12, 2026. Please include your CV and salary expectations. Act quickly, as interviews will begin during the application period, and we will fill the position as soon as a suitable candidate is found! We will contact all applicants who proceed to the next stage of the process. Please note that we only process applications submitted through the system. The selected candidate will undergo a credit check. Biltema is a family-owned company whose success is driven by employees passionate and proud of their work. We take action with full heart and work together, encouraging each other. In Finland, over 500 enthusiastic employees work during peak season across our 24 department stores. In 2025, we opened new stores in Kouvola, Porvoo, and Lohja, and in February 2026, Hämeenlinna also got its own store. Our growth continues – the next Biltema stores are planned for Oulu, Joensuu, and Kokkola in fall 2026.