BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 6200 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

For our division Sales,at our location in Köln we are looking for a

Shopfit Specialist (m/f/d)

YOUR SHOES TO FILL:

• Managing construction projects for store openings on a global scale, including briefing partners, layout planning, facade design, 3D renderings, and more.

• Assisting in the implementation of construction projects in Europe.

• Contributing to the development of retail concepts, furniture, and visual merchandising elements.

• Generating evaluations, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. 

YOUR WALK OF LIFE:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Interior Design or a related field.

• Knowledge of construction and a strong technical and economic understanding.

• Previous experience in construction drawings.

• Previous experience in the retail sector is advantageous but not mandatory.

• Interest in architecture and design with a creative mindset.

• Flexibility, organizational skills, teamwork, communication skills, goal orientation, self-reliance, and resilience.

• Customer orientation and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal departments and external partners.

• Proficient in English, both written and verbal. Proficiency in German is an advantage.

• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, SketchUp, V-Ray, and Photoshop.

• Willingness to travel (approximately once a month) and occasional store visits within Europe (day trips).

WE OFFER:

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. We are looking forward to receiving your online application, stating your salary expectations! If you have any further questions, please contact Bianca Buschinger.