Overview
Store Manager – Tribeca Flagship Store Jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area at La Garçonne
Title: Store Manager – Tribeca Flagship Store
Company: La Garçonne
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
OVERVIEW:
La Garçonne is seeking to fill the position of Store Manager for its flagship Tribeca store. The Store Manager will possess in-depth knowledge and passion for the luxury fashion marketplace. He/she will have outstanding sales and management skills, as well as extensive product knowledge of the many high-end collections sold at the store. The Store Manager will be responsible for managing and overseeing all personnel, sales, stock and operational functions of the store. A key part of the Store Manager's role will be developing his/her team to ensure superior client service, while maintaining the highest retail standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Identify and implement strategies to retain and develop existing and new clients.
– Manage and monitor stock levels to not only minimize inventory discrepancies, but also ensure inventory is maintained at an optimum level to maximize full price sales and sell-thru.
– Execute and monitor loss prevention and shrinkage programs.
– Monitor and report to senior management team weekly key performance indicators i.e., sales, profitability, sell-thru, inventory discrepancies/shrinkage, etc.
– Oversee all HR functions i.e., recruit, hire, train, evaluate and counsel store employees.
– Work closely with senior management to plan for seasonal buys for the store.
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of store merchandise; ensure team members are fluent in all aspects of product knowledge.
– Maintain, encourage and possess “ownership mentality”. Encourage store employees to take accountability for their performance and career development plans.
– Develop and implement employee performance evaluations and improvement plans. Conduct employee evaluations on a consistent basis.
– Management of all store operational issues, as well as ensuring store is properly maintained i.e., security issues are addressed, government Health and Safety regulations are in compliance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 7 years relevant experience in managing stand-alone multi-brand luxury retail store / flagship store.
– Buying experience for women's RTW/Footwear/Accessories in the luxury marketplace strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in management, hospitality or fashion-related field a plus.
- Proficiency in marketing and branding via social media channels i.e., IM/FB, Pinterest, etc.
- Proven success in achieving targets and motivating team to succeed.
- Outstanding vision and leadership skills, with a proven track record of developing and maintaining a highly productive team.
- Excellent merchandising skills and a flair for conceiving and implementing creative merchandising themes.
- Strong interpersonal, motivational and communication skills.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluency in additional languages preferred.
Benefits for full-time employees include company paid health/dental/eye insurance, company matching 401K Plan, PTO, paid holidays, healthcare flexible spending account, commuter benefits, etc.
