Albert Zimmermann

Retail Director | Retail & Fashion | Strategic Business Development | DACH & CEE Market

Prague, Czechia

About

With 20 years of experience in multi-brand, premium, and fast-fashion retail across European markets, I bring a strong track record in driving commercial success, optimizing business performance, and enhancing customer experience. My expertise lies in leading teams, fostering brand partnerships, and implementing strategic initiatives that deliver sustainable growth andoperational excellence. With a deep understanding of market dynamics and retail operations, I excel in navigating complex challenges and transforming business strategies into measurable results.

Experience

  • Retail Director at VIA Outlets
    Aug 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

    • Led commercial strategy to drive business growth and enhance guest experience. • Managed financial performance with a focus on client loyalty and long-term profitability. • Analyzed market trends to optimize product offerings and maximize profitability.

  • General Sales Manager at Peek & Cloppenburg
    Aug 2017 - Jun 2021 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    -Expansion Management Czech Republic -General management and business operations -Profit and lost, budget planning and cost controlling -Business development -Close cooperation with stakeholders -Hiring, leading, mentoring and development of managers ! Supplier relationship management -Supply chain development in Czech Republic

  • Peek & Cloppenburg KG Wien (14 yrs 3 mos)
    • Retail
      Mar 2007 - May 2021 · 14 yrs 3 mos

    • Geschaeftsleiter / Store director
      Sep 2015 - Jul 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos

      • Commercial and store operations • Business process controlling • Responsible for the sales performance, development and the selling strategy based on market. • Responsible for the operating profitability • Budget management and monitoring • Motivating and inspiring Managers and Sales personnel • Recruiting and development in collaboration with HR Department, and ensuring implementation of local and group-wide training programs. • Ensuring high quality customer service in the store • Visual merchandising guidelines, developing the potential of each product brand line. • Renovation and maintenance to any project for new store opening with the Country Manager • Warehouse, facility and logistics monitoring

    • Store Manager
      Jul 2011 - Sep 2015 · 4 yrs 3 mos

      Store Manager at PEEK & CLOPPENBURG Brno, Czech Republic /Vankovka/ (2013-2015); Prag, Czech Republic (2013); Ostrava, Czech Republic /Nova Karolina/ (2012-2013); Dornbirn, Austria /Messepark/ (2011-2012) • Responsibility for 4000 m2 sales area • Managing – 70 employees • Leading and mentoring for 12 department managers and 1 store manager • Economic responsibility of business • Store reconstruction project management • Logistic structure reorganization • Total reorganization of human resources • Managing expansion project