Store Manager- Valley Fair

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Job description

Our client has an excellent opportunity for the ideal candidate to join a world-renowned, international cosmopolitan organization with over 40 years of personal style and expression. The luxury brand specializes in manufacturing sophisticated leather goods, such as handbags, small leather goods, luggage, and clothing.

A long-time favorite of international royalty, celebrities, and VIPs, is embarking on a dynamic stage of global expansion. The brand has beautiful architect-designed boutiques in cities such as London, Berlin, Athens, and Beijing, and is sold by prestigious retailers in key markets such as the USA, the UK, Russia, and Dubai, as well as Italy and Germany. They are a worldwide company with over 70 stores in nearly 35 countries and eight offices all over the world.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for sales and performance of the store and sales performance of each sales associate.
• Partners with senior management to maximize sales and margin goals.
• Recommends business strategies, to help achieve sales goals and targets.
• Ensures store presentation and visual merchandising standards are maintained according to company directives and applies strategies to deliver the best results through merchandising and visual representation.
• Analyzes and manages sell-through. Identifies and communicates regularly with division heads on product availability and market trends to maximize productivity.
• Assures optimum shrinkage results are met by enforcing security measures and maintaining consistent accuracy in inventory levels.
• Develops and leads a high-performance team that drives sales and achieves store results and profitability through effective training, coaching, and motivational activities.
• Consistently demonstrates accountability and leadership in managing the shop and its employees, delegates accordingly, and provides the staff with a professional work environment.
• Creates a dynamic environment with superlative customer service standards, and assures the shop and staff are inviting, professional, and knowledgeable on product and related company information.
• Portrays him/herself with the appropriate representation and integrity of the company and of the brand, and demonstrates outstanding leadership skills.
• Maintains an active social relationship with clients and the community and understands the needs and changes of the market.
• Remains in compliance with operational and company policies and procedures, and assures all policies are enforced.
• Demonstrates proficiency in managing operational costs, and balancing all related budgetary expenses in a cost-efficient manner.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion. Merchandising or Business preferred.
• Minimum of five years' experience in retail management - luxury experience preferred.
• Experience in specialty retail, including business development, visual merchandising, and store operations.
• Ability to navigate the operation of retail point of sale system, Word, Excel, and email.
• Commercial awareness and strong business acumen.
• Must possess strong leadership qualities, ability to coach, and develop a high-performing team