Location: Torstrasse 62, Berlin
Job type: Part Time
Contracted hours: 32h-40h per week
Shift pattern: Varied shifts including mornings; afternoons; evenings and weekends – all will be discussed at interview
Job Description
Optimistic Runners is a Berlin-based running apparel brand that blends functional design with an art-driven approach. We're a young, international team, and we’re currently looking for a Store & Stock Assistant to support our daily retail operations.
The ideal candidate will be a team-player, have excellent communication skills and passion for running and sports. This position offers growth opportunities in a new and expanding team of a new Berlin-based brand. Together we will not only build the brand but also contribute to the development of Berlin's running culture.
Responsibilities
- Support store and stock teams with daily operations
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing retail space
- Receive, unpack, and organize incoming stock deliveries
- Ensure efficient stock replenishment and accurate backstock organization
- Assist with inventory counts, stock transfers, and product tagging
- Communicate stock levels, damages, or discrepancies to relevant teams
- Provide general customer support on the shop floor when needed
- Assist during occasional brand events (e.g. pop-ups, launches, activations)
- Help with setup, breakdown, and logistics during in-store or offsite events
Requirements
- Previous experience in retail or stockroom
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Confident English communication skills (spoken and written), German language skills are a plus
- Comfortable with physical tasks (e.g. lifting boxes, moving stock)
- Proactive, reliable, and team-oriented attitude
- Flexibility to work weekends and occasional evenings for events
- Passion for sports and running or motivation to start running
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Opportunity to develop in a growing team of a new visionary brand
- Access to employee discounts on Optimistic Runners products.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Potential for growth and advancement within the company.
Send your CV and cover letter to hello@optimisticrunners.com with the subject “Application: Store & Stock Assistant” and join our team!
