MCQUEEN Store Manager, Atlanta
Job Description
The Alexander McQueen Store Director/Manager will lead and support all activities to achieve store business objectives, ensuring an unparalleled client experience. This role is responsible for setting up and implementing the strategy and vision for the store, providing recommendations and improvement plans based on store results.
Key Behaviors
Empowerment – Empowering the team and peers, providing unwavering support to ensure everyone can thrive.
Teamwork – Emphasizing teamwork; working together as a collective to achieve shared goals.
Respect – Valuing respect, treating everyone with dignity and showing genuine appreciation for their efforts.
Kindness – Believing kindness is integral to everything we do; demonstrating compassion and empathy towards others.
How Will You Contribute?
Drive team to exceed financial targets and maximize sales performances, contributing to the success of the entire store.
Propose and develop action plans, through careful analysis of store performance.
Communicate with the team the company set KPIs and identify strategies to ensure performance standards are met.
Represent the Company within the local market, identify opportunities to increase foot flow, attract new clients, and build loyal relationships with the brand.
Be present on the sales floor, ensuring the highest standard of approach and service to clients.
Foster the omni-channel awareness among the team, as well as encourage and support the team in using digital tools to improve the relationship with clients.
Meet store operating budgets by monitoring store expenses.
Provide effective product feedback based on store needs, and participate in the buying session when requested.
Proactively follow current competitors and fashion trends, industry news, and new innovations in technology.
Train and communicate current collection knowledge to all associates to ensure the team is fully educated on brand pillars and season strategy; partner with the appropriate internal departments for support.
Lead by example to create a welcoming environment and ensure the team strives to meet the client's every need and request.
Foster a client-centric mindset, developing and maintaining solid client relationships and enforcing meaningful after-sales experiences to increase customer loyalty.
Manage the achievement of business objectives by utilizing a top client strategy to retain and develop high-potential clients.
Promote brand awareness, establish market/store presence, and capture competitive market share through community outreach and company-sponsored events.
Monitor monthly CRM database reporting. Foster a strong private appointment culture among the team.
Collaborate with the Retail Head Office for the organization of local events, defining a challenging and realistic target per client performance and team development.
Oversee annual review process for all store employees and set annual employee goals.
Cascade relevant information from the business in an efficient way to ensure team alignment.
Conduct monthly coaching sessions with team members to review performance and provide constructive, timely feedback.
Attract, recruit, and retain a high-performing team and build a talent pipeline through networking and competitive shopping.
Ensure a consistent and branded onboarding experience for all new hires.
Manage the allocation of staff resources and scheduling to effectively drive sales and ensure customer service.
Partner with Retail Manager and Human Resource Manager for all employee relations issues to ensure effective resolution.
Act as a strong staff motivator, promoting team spirit through effective communication, and cultivating a positive and energetic environment.
Be a role model of House Code of Behaviors and ensure team abides by them.
Master fully all company tools and applications including IT and digital, and ensure team is constantly informed of relevant updates.
Identify talents within your team to propose for internal development opportunities, sharing the proposal with the Retail Manager and Human Resource Manager to define the correct development processes.
Ensure strong cooperation between front and back of house to guarantee efficient operations.
Adhere to and enforce all company policies and procedures.
Maintain store operating budget while aiming to reduce overall cost.
Ensure timely submission of accounts payable invoices and cash disbursement policies.
Comply with all Loss Prevention quarterly self-audits, monthly cycle counts, incident reporting, and monthly inventory reconciliations to ensure annual inventory shrinkage is below company target.
Oversee the processing of daily incoming and outbound merchandise requests and shipments.
Support and maintain visual merchandising standards set by headquarters.
Maintain full organization of company assets per the back of house and front of house guidelines provided by headquarters.
Maintain the borrow log and consignment program ensuring that it is current and adheres with company policy and procedures.
Required Skills
Significant sales management experience in retail, luxury retail, or service-related industry.
Proven ability to drive store performance.
Strong analytical skills.
Entrepreneurial spirit.
Strong budget management experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent organizational skills.
Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Open to change and new ways of working.
Able to manage pressure and maintain a positive working environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Flexibility to work a retail schedule which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to effectively create, manage, and adhere to deadlines.
Ability to be mobile for extended periods of time.
Passion for the Fashion Industry.
Able to climb a ladder and lift packages weighing 10 lbs. on a regular basis.