Store Opening Manager

About ForJesus

ForJesus is a Christian fashion brand with a mission: to clothe the Body of Christ in their identity as a royal priesthood. Our collections embody faith elegance and excellence crafted for Men Women and Kids who desire style that reflects divine identity and sophistication.

As we prepare to open our first ForJesus flagship store in Zurich we are seeking a Store Opening Manager with the expertise vision and organizational mastery to bring this milestone to life.

Role Overview

The Store Opening Manager will lead and execute the complete store opening process for the first ForJesus retail location. This role requires a seasoned retail professional with a proven track record in launching premium or luxury fashion stores from concept to grand opening. You will oversee all operational logistical and staffing aspects ensuring that every element reflects the ForJesus brand identity excellence and mission.

Tasks

Key Responsibilities

• Plan manage and execute all stages of the store opening process from site preparation to launch.
• Collaborate closely with the Store Design Agency Founder and Leadership Team to ensure the store embodies the brands aesthetic and spiritual essence.
• Build lead and train the inaugural store team; oversee recruitment onboarding and team development.
• Establish operational processes guidelines and performance standards for day-to-day store management.
• Coordinate with contractors suppliers and vendors to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Manage timelines budgets and checklists for all pre-opening and post-launch phases.
• Serve as the main point of contact for all stakeholders involved in the opening process.
• Implement systems and workflows for an exceptional in-store experience aligned with the ForJesus mission.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in retail store openings preferably within luxury high-end or fashion sectors.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple complex workflows.
• Proven leadership in team building training and operational setup.
• Exceptional organizational communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Skilled in coordinating with designers contractors and external partners.
• Fluent in English and German (spoken and written).
• Based in or willing to relocate to Zurich Switzerland.

Preferred

• Alignment with the ForJesus mission and values; a love for God and a heart for excellence.
• Experience working with faith-based or mission-driven brands.
• Knowledge of sustainable or ethical retail operations.
• Creative mindset paired with strong operational discipline a true management genie.

Benefits

• The opportunity to open and shape the first ForJesus flagship store a landmark project for the brand.
• Direct collaboration with the Founder and leadership team.
• A chance to build a team and culture that reflects excellence faith and purpose.
• A dynamic international environment based in Zug Switzerland.