Senior Store Manager Versace

Job Description

Employment: Full Time Job Summary:The job holder of this position is responsible for maximizing the commercial performance of the retail store and deliver exceptional Guest Experience. The job holder is also responsible for establishing a bridge between back-office and the store under their supervision. The Senior Store Manager is mandated to conduct continuous audits and implement corrective solutions and actions.Job Responsibilities:Organizational:Follow all relevant Retail policies, processes and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent mannerOperational:Provide subject matter expertise in the fieldSupervise the day-to-day operations of team members to ensure that work processes are implemented as designed and in compliance with established standards and proceduresGuest Experience Focus:Train and coach shop floor employees in customer service excellence and verify training are providedEnsure that customer service is executed in store as per Groups guidelinesCustomer Loyalty:Put in place a plan of contacts of customers for the store, review them with Area Manager during visits and ensure executionGross Margin Achievement:Ensure monthly execution of top line and gross margin targets & individual contributionProvide insights to Area Manager to prepare his monthly detailed feedback on store top line achievementsBudget Management:Help Area Manager preparing her/his reports to RSM on top line assumptionsProvide relevant qualitative feedbacks to Area Manager to prepare her/his report on store top line budget to RSM (e.g. performance of brand, category, SKU and detailed information on historical sales and store customers)Product Coaching:Ensure in-store product training for sales executivesCoach sales executives on products and ensure alignment with instructions from Area Managers and Back-officeStore Operations:Ensure adequate staffing of stores at all timePerform roster and ensure that stores have adequate number of staff at all timeEscalate immediately issues of staffing to Area Manager, especially through daily SORTSales Operations:Prepare monthly action planEnsure Sales team is motivatedEnsure sales targets are achieved; set milestones if necessaryBack-store Operations:Monitor proper execution of non-sales related transactions in POS / SIMS systemsMonitor that POS opening/closing is always properly performedTeam Management:Inspire the team and provide continuous guidance and mentorship in order to create a performance-driven cultureDrive the process of effective manpower planning, recruitment, training and development and ensure high level of employee engagement and motivation in the workplace REQUIREMENTS: Your Profile:Minimum of 6 years experience in Fashion Retail and 3 years in a similar capacityStrong business acumen and knowledge of e-commerceUnderstanding of the luxury retail market, including trends and directionsCustomer Experience Management and influencing skillsPassionate about people with the ability to lead a team and drive their performance and development

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About Company

The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.

By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.

With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the groups success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Groups competitive edge in todays market.

By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce.