Store Manager Trainee

About JYSK

At JYSK, our employees make the difference. Here, you'll find real opportunities, real challenges, and an environment where you can grow quickly.

Since the first store opened in Denmark in 1979 by Lars Larsen, JYSK has continued to grow and establish itself worldwide. Today, our ambition remains the same: to move forward, innovate, and offer the best customer experience.

Our values — Merchant, Colleague, Entrepreneurial Spirit — guide everything we do. Trust, autonomy, accountability: we believe in everyone's potential and reward commitment.

With the right attitude, the future at JYSK can go very far. And why not with you?

The Role

Do you want to train, grow fast, and take on responsibilities?

Are you ready to learn the trade and eventually become responsible for your own store?

Join the JYSK "Store Manager Trainee" program and train directly to become a Store Manager.

A real springboard, a real trade, real career progression.

What We Offer

Joining JYSK means becoming part of an ambitious retail chain that aims to be the number one choice for talent.

Here, you'll be heard, involved, and genuinely invested in for your development.

Specifically, you'll benefit from:

• An experienced mentor dedicated to your growth and support.
• A deputy manager contract from the start of the program to learn directly on the job.
• Real opportunities for personal development and taking on responsibilities.
• Regular training and personalized follow-up.
• Real prospects for rapid career advancement.
• Motivating challenges and performance-based bonuses.
• 20% discount in stores.
• Internal events and a big annual party.
• A 35-hour work contract per week.
• A gross annual salary between €23,900 and €28,440 (bonuses included) during training, then a gross annual salary between €29,900 and €39,000 (bonuses included) once you are a store manager.

Ready to take on the challenge? Join JYSK and develop your potential.

About the Program

The program is built on the JYSK DNA: our values, our leadership vision, key in-store management tools, talent development, and recruitment. No useless theory: at JYSK, we focus on 80% practice and 20% theory. You learn by doing, close to the action.

On the agenda:

• A week of training at a dedicated center, exclusively for your group.
• Five one-week modules, combining useful theory, practical case studies, role-playing, small group exercises, community living, and fun activities.
• Field periods between each module, supervised by a Store Manager who supports your progress.
• A final presentation where you showcase everything you've learned and what you're ready to implement.
• An intensive, practical, and collective journey designed to transform you into a true store leader.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• You take charge of your own development. At JYSK, it's simple: Bring Dedication, Meet Possibilities.
• You communicate easily and know how to create a positive work environment.
• You are motivated, results-oriented, and not afraid to dare: test, decide, learn, repeat.
• You know how to question yourself to progress and you move fast.
• You are comfortable with the shop floor: pallets, stockroom, order preparation… nothing scares you.
• Sales drive you and you have a commercial sense.
• And above all, you feel made for managing, motivating, and developing a team.

More information on the Trainee Program here.

Additional Information

For any questions or information, send us an email at [email protected], we'll be happy to help.

Recruitment process for JYSK France: We process applications continuously and close recruitment when we have found the right candidate (M/F). You can expect to receive logic and personality tests; they help us complete your application file. If your application catches our attention, we'll invite you for an interview, where we look forward to hearing about your motivation for the position.

About Us

JYSK wants to include everyone, regardless of age, gender identity, origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we ensure an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents, and unique personalities makes us a stronger team.

To help us review applications equally and effectively, we use a system that automatically checks and determines the suitability of each application for the position. This system analyzes your answers to a few pre-selection questions. These questions were created by the system and validated by the JYSK recruitment team. Each question and each answer has a specific value. Based on your answers, the system ranks all candidates to assess the match between your profile and the position. This allows us to manage all applications and ensure equal treatment for everyone. The system's result determines if your application is selected for the next stage of the process. Rest assured, the final decision is always made by a member of the recruitment team.

Discover how we handle your data on our website.

Phone number: +33 5 63 66 95 54