JYSK
St. Gallen
10 hours ago
Store Manager Trainee (a) 100% for the St. Gallen / Rheintal Region
- 07 May 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- St. Gallen
Job summary
Join JYSK as a Store Manager Trainee in St. Gallen/Rheintal!
Tasks
- Lead a store within 9-12 months through training.
- Participate in a 5-week interactive training program.
- Work closely with a mentor and take on responsibilities.
Skills
- Passion for retail and team development required.
- Strong communication and leadership skills needed.
- Ability to thrive in dynamic and challenging environments.
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About the job
Store Manager Trainee (a) 100% for the St. Gallen / Rheintal Region
- Full-time
- Phone Number for Contact: +41 71 272 82 00
Job Description
Would you like to start your career in one of the best retail programmes in Switzerland and manage your own branch within 9-12 months? 💪
Then apply for our Store Manager Trainee programme! 🙋
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
You will have the chance to join a retail company that aims to be the employer of choice for candidates. As a JYSK ambassador, you will receive the following benefits:
- A five-week trainee programme with interactive training on all key aspects of JYSK store management, accompanied by experienced experts from sales and HR who will train and coach you.
- An experienced mentor from the organisation will be available to support you and your development needs
- During the programme, you will be deployed as deputy store manager, taking on responsibility from the start
- Opportunities for personal development and autonomy
- Above-average sales bonus for the entire team
- 20% discount at JYSK and other companies within the Lars Larsen Group
- Top pension scheme benefits
- 5 weeks’ holiday, increasing every 5 years of service
- Additional benefits such as an above-average accident insurance, various activities (annual party, team events) and great anniversary gifts
WHAT OUR TRAINEE PROGRAMME IS ABOUT
Our programme offers high-quality training in leadership, management and store operations, combined with practical experience and theoretical knowledge. Typically, you will work and learn closely with other trainees and your mentor.
- Five modules, each lasting one week: theoretical knowledge, case and role plays, group work, team building and plenary discussions
- Between modules, you will be coached and trained on the job by an assigned Store Manager mentor
- After completing the modules, a celebration will be held to mark the end of the programme
The ultimate goal of the Store Manager Trainee programme is to prepare you to lead your own store in the near future.
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING
- Commitment to your own and your colleagues’ development
- You communicate in a motivating and inclusive manner and are able to create a positive working atmosphere
- Ideally, you already have experience in leading, motivating and developing a team
- You are results-oriented and have a passion for retail
- You have the ability to remain calm and focused even in stressful situations
- You feel at home in a dynamic work environment that is constantly changing
- You enjoy physical work, have a hands-on mentality and lead by example
- You are flexible and willing to work on Saturdays
APPLY TODAY!
Additional Information
ABOUT US
Our employees are the key to success. That is why we are committed to offering development opportunities and enabling new challenges within JYSK. Since 1979, when Lars Larsen opened the first store in Denmark, JYSK has expanded its global presence with stores and webshops worldwide.
Our three fundamental JYSK values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – reflect the behaviour we expect from each other. We trust one another and believe in empowerment and responsibility. We reward the commitment and efforts of our employees and offer numerous opportunities at JYSK with the right attitude.
At JYSK, everyone is welcome, regardless of age, gender, nationality, orientation, abilities or experience. Our inclusive culture celebrates diversity and makes us stronger.
For more information, please visit our career page.