This position demonstrates ownership for the store by maximising store productivity and profitability through team building and staff development and goal attainment. The Store Manager develops and plans to achieve sales and productivity goals and closely supports the Retail Manager to evaluate market information and create strategies that can impact store results. The Store Manager leads by example sets the tone for the store and provides feedback to their team that will result in more efficient productive and profitable stores that exceed our standards
Responsibilities
NETWORK & CLIENT MANAGEMENT
To develop and promote a loyal clientele according to the sales and brand strategy (clienttelling)
Ambassador for the brand within his/her market being responsible for the stores external relations within its competitive environment marketing merchandising local activities etc.
Market studies (competitors customers etc.)
DETERMINATION OF THE SUCCESSFUL STORE OBJECTIVES
Defining the annual sales targets/budget/forecast
Determine and monitor objectives and sales targets according to budget/forecasts on a daily weekly and monthly basis
Optimizing the store contribution
Ensuring the fair and efficient rostering of staff with the aim of maximising the use of manpower on the floor; in particular during peak sales periods e.g. weekends promotions etc.
Maintaining the optimised staff to customer ratio making sure that customers are looked after appropriately
Optimizing and managing personnel costs and keeping in line with the set budget
Monitoring all expenses and costs within the store in order to achieve positive store contribution and be in line with the set budget objective
Pushing ongoing growth of the store s turnover
Maintenance of store in line with budget requirements
Identifying store investments and making appropriate suggestions to the ROD
Managing store operations: Replenishment regular and yearend inventories visual merchandising etc.
Health safety and security regulations: Ongoing control of store security compliance with procedures.
Proactivity on store attribution
Managing administration tasks and reporting
Guarantee financial results of the store through effective management of margins stock and personnel costs
LEADERSHIP & STAFF MANAGEMENT
Making sure that Client Advisor / Senior Client Advisor / Team Leader profiles match accordingly to the sales and brand strategy
Taking ongoing actions around motivation the team according to the sales and brand strategy and acting as their mentor
Recruitment evaluation and career development of Management Team and Client Advisors / Senior Client Advisors in cooperation with the regional ROD and HR
Compliance with Grooming Standards
Training and development of the Client Advisors / Senior Client Advisors in order to achieve best business results
Guarantee an optimum relay of information within the store and an excellent and transparent ascending and descending communication flow
STOCK MANAGEMENT
Assist in inventory management. Ensure stock rooms are kept neat and tidy always; stock should be kept in appropriate order for ease of access when serving customers
Ensure all stock transfers into and out of the store are properly recorded to minimize stock loss
Stock loss is kept to the minimum.
REPORTS TO:Retail Manager
Requirements
Experience:
3 5 years previous store manager experience in a retail service environment. Preferably within the luxury retail industry.
Must be a strong sales & managerial background
Education:
School Certificate or equivalent. Degree preferred.
Technical:
Knowledge of cash register systems. Basic computer skills including:
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Physical:
Ability to meet moderate stockroom lifting requirements and store climbing requirements.
Ability to manoeuvre sales floor.
Ability to clean displays to ensure professional presentation
Communication:
Excellent command of English. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members
Schedule:
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; including nights weekends and public holidays.
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