Manager, Product, Neiman Marcus Chicago

About the role

We are looking for a Product Manager who will be a brand ambassador and business leader focused on delivering extraordinary experiences for the internal team and clients. They will play a vital role for driving the business of their respective product category(ies), by coaching and managing a diverse team of salespeople, and will work closely with the Boutique Director by imparting critical business knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coach and inspire a team to deliver an elevated client experience for all clients
• Foster a positive working environment and create a culture of feedback, encouraging diversity, mutual respect, and teamwork
• Provide initial and frequent ongoing training and development for all team members, including CHANEL savoir faire, product details and service delivery
• Lead all aspects of the assigned product category, including analysis, reporting, assortment planning, and partnership with Home Office buying team
• Represent CHANEL in the market, developing the client base through community involvement, partnerships with local high-profile businesses, as well as social and seasonal events

Requirements

The minimum qualifications for this role include:

• Average of 5 years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Ability to lift 15 lbs.
• A flexible schedule with the ability to work late nights, weekends, and some holidays

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should:

• Be energized by the history and heritage of The House of CHANEL
• Have a passion for client experience and excellent communication skills
• Have a foreign language skillset (preferred but not required)
• Have a strong understanding and passion for the House of CHANEL, its history, product offerings, and commitment to social and cultural initiatives
• Have a curiosity and desire to learn and grow professionally within the world of CHANEL

Skills

The following skills will be developed and honed during this role:

• Exposure to multiple boutique business functions and categories
• Growth in additional business and functional areas of the retail business
• Opportunity to collaborate and succeed as a team with colleagues and cross-functionally
• Thoughtful career development workshops and self-directed learning modules

Benefits and Perks

• Wellbeing resources including dedicated paid time off for wellbeing (Wellbeing Days in Retail) and a Wellbeing fund
• Family and care giving benefits (inclusive of parental leave, fertility support, Milk Stork, and Care.com Membership)
• Generous paid time off policies to include vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer days
• 401K and other incentives
• Robust healthcare offerings; medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE (virtual care), One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), Health Savings Account and Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Health Advocate, International Business Travel Accident & Medical, and Commuter Transit & Parking
• Additional perks may include additional paid time off, professional development opportunities, and more

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $87,500 through $110,000. Base salary is one component of the total compensation for this position. Other forms of variable pay [may/will] be offered for this position. Other components [may/will] include bonus potential, benefits, and/or perks.

Schedule

This role requires a flexible schedule with the ability to work late nights, weekends, and some holidays.