Facilities Manager - OTB NAM

About OTB Group

OTB is an international fashion group comprising the iconic, unconventional brands Diesel, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, Marni and Viktor&Rolf. It also controls the Staff International and Brave Kid companies and holds a stake in American brand Amiri. OTB – short for "Only The Brave" – believes in the possibility of pushing beyond the frontiers of fashion and style to support the creativity of international talents and express in full the innovative spirit and uncompromising courage of its founder and chairman, Renzo Rosso.

With more than 6,000 employees worldwide, the Group is founded on a digital approach centred on the consumer, a concrete long-term commitment to the creation of a sustainable, technologically driven business, and close attention to social issues through the OTB Foundation.

OTB is an international fashion group comprising the iconic, unconventional brands Diesel, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, Marni and Viktor&Rolf. It also controls the Staff International and Brave Kid companies and holds a stake in American brand Amiri. OTB – short for "Only The Brave" – believes in the possibility of pushing beyond the frontiers of fashion and style to support the creativity of international talents and express in full the innovative spirit and uncompromising courage of its founder and chairman, Renzo Rosso.

With more than 6,000 employees worldwide, the Group is founded on a digital approach centred on the consumer, a concrete long-term commitment to the creation of a sustainable, technologically driven business, and close attention to social issues through the OTB Foundation.

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the overall management and maintenance of all retail store locations and the corporate office, ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment. This role oversees facility operations, manages vendor and contractor relationships, and partners with Store Management to support business objectives. The Facilities Manager communicates clearly with cross-functional partners — including Store Management, Interior Design, Visuals, and Retail Operations — on timelines, budgets, and business impact;

negotiates with vendors and contractors to expedite projects at the store, regional, and national level; and exercises sound judgment to prioritize urgent needs across stores and the corporate office.

• Plan day-to-day and annual maintenance workflows
• Establish priorities and objectives for upcoming projects
• Delegate and direct tasks to maximize team output
• Determine and request resources and equipment needed to meet objectives

• Respond to facility issues reported by stores and recommend solutions
• Engage vendors and contractors to meet deadlines cost-effectively
• Build budgets and timelines for projects
• Maintain consistent follow-up with vendors and agencies on project execution
• Schedule repairs with sensitivity to store operating hours and business needs
• Diagnose electrical, water, and HVAC issues and work with vendors to ensure optimal outcomes
• Maintain working knowledge of health, safety, building, and fire code requirements

• Build relationships with Store Management and Regional Managers across all locations
• Keep stakeholders (Project Management, HR, Operations) informed on project status
• Partner with the Visual team to preserve brand image throughout project execution
• Review initial visual tool orders with Store Planning & Interior Design (SPID) and Visual teams
• Provide status updates to leadership as requested
• Partner with the Finance/Control team to ensure budget adherence and reallocate resources to address shifting priorities
• Engage third parties as needed, including building owners and municipal authorities

• Manage the maintenance budget
• Create purchase orders in SAP for all project-related invoices
• Coordinate vendor site visits and track project status
• Monitor the unique maintenance needs (HVAC, fixtures, etc.) of each store location
• Participate in store openings and closings
• Issue a monthly report on maintenance activity, including time spent, cost, and stores involved