Fabian Jiro Tanimoto
About Fabian Jiro Tanimoto
Fabian Jiro Tanimoto is a Store Leader at Allbirds in Berlin, Germany, with extensive experience in retail management, having previously held positions at MANGO and Inditex. He has a strong background in team development, customer engagement, and store performance improvement.
Work at Allbirds
Fabian Jiro Tanimoto has been serving as a Store Leader at Allbirds since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for managing store operations, which includes overseeing opening and closure procedures, as well as cash management. Tanimoto focuses on creating a personalized customer experience through engaging sales strategies. His leadership contributes to the overall performance and success of the store.
Previous Experience in Retail Management
Prior to his current position, Tanimoto held various roles in retail management. He worked at MANGO as an Assistant Store Manager for five months in 2015 and later as a Floor Manager from 2014 to 2015. He also served at Inditex in multiple capacities, including Store Director from 2017 to 2018 and Associate Store Director from 2018 to 2019. His extensive experience in these roles has equipped him with skills in strategic analysis and execution to improve store performance.
Education and Expertise
Tanimoto studied Betriebsmanagement und -verwaltung at Berufskolleg Barmen Europa Schule, where he achieved Fachhochschulreife/staatlich geprüfter Assistent für Fremdsprachen from 2005 to 2008. He furthered his education at SRH Hochschule Heidelberg, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business, Management, Marketing und verbundene unterstützende Dienste from 2008 to 2015. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in retail management.
Team Development and Leadership
In his roles, Tanimoto has demonstrated a commitment to team development. He has implemented initiatives that enhance store performance and has conducted quarterly reviews to create and manage development plans for team members. He emphasizes building a diverse team by recruiting individuals with varied experiences and perspectives, which contributes to a dynamic work environment.
Early Career Experience
Tanimoto's early career included various positions that laid the groundwork for his retail management expertise. He worked as a Sales Assistant at MANGO from 2011 to 2014 and as a studentische Aushilfskraft at Berufsgenossenschaft der Bauwirtschaft - BG Bau in 2008. Additionally, he participated in the Fashion Management Programme at Inditex in 2016, which further developed his skills in the retail sector.