Store Manager, Manhasset (NY)
Loro Piana is an Italian luxury Maison founded in 1924, known for creating the finest quality textiles, ready-to-wear collections, accessories, and bespoke garments. Our dedication to exceptional craftsmanship and use of the world’s finest raw materials positions us as a leader in the luxury industry. As an iconic Maison within the LVMH group, we uphold a strong commitment to unparalleled quality and excellence.
About the role
We are seeking a Store Manager to join our team at Loro Piana. In this pivotal role, you will oversee daily operations, enhance sales performance, and manage a successful team to deliver exceptional shopping experiences to our clients. Your leadership will contribute to the success of key business initiatives while upholding company standards.
Responsibilities
Sales and Business Development
- Oversee sales performance by analyzing key metrics and implementing action plans to optimize business opportunities.
- Responsible for achieving quantitative targets through strategic planning, identifying client and VIC opportunities.
- Act as a brand ambassador and reflect an elevated brand image while managing VIC initiatives at all times.
- Maintain ongoing communication with the store team, retail leaders, and cross-functional partners to ensure alignment on sales objectives.
- Evaluate market trends and perform competitive analysis to identify areas of potential sales growth while leveraging available resources.
- Support in the sales process by ensuring the highest level of luxury service and navigate critical situations with a high level of professionalism.
- Ensure achievement of quantitative targets by analyzing results, verifying monthly activities, and leading team meetings.
Team Management
- Collaborate closely with the Assistant Store Manager to oversee a successful store team through task delegation, performance management, and utilizing storytelling to convey product knowledge while upholding service/selling standards.
- Provide effective guidance, coaching, and feedback to all members of the team to foster professional growth and a productive work environment.
- Create career development plans and identify opportunities of growth for all team members.
- Participate in the scouting and selection of new team members by collaborating with HR partners.
- Lead team meetings to provide store performance updates and emphasize key priorities.
Operations
- Enhance comprehension of important operational procedures including inventory management, daily opening/closing activities, and strategic scheduling.
- Manage various operational procedures such as cycle counts, stock consolidations, and fiscal inventory.
- Oversee the After Sales process and flow, including alterations, repairs, and spare parts.
- Responsible for reporting store facilities and maintenance issues in a timely manner to guarantee safety and functionality of the store.
- Manage store expense related to profit and loss including shipping/receiving costs, supplies, and alterations, optimizing expenditure within budget constraints.
- Oversee proper execution of internal procedures, administrative tasks, and operational activities.
- Ensure alignment of visual merchandising practices with corporate and central guidelines.
- Manage stockroom operations to ensure that inventory is aligned with sales potential.
- Communicate with store team to mitigate potential business risks and threats.
- Enforce labor laws, safety procedures, and sales regulations with the support of corporate partners.
Requirements
- 5+ years of management and sales experience in a luxury retail environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, and other digital tools.
- Excellent communication, analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Energetic, passionate, and results-oriented with experience managing a high-volume store.
- Strong knowledge of sales, operations, and inventory.
- Ability to travel and work weekends.
- Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
Benefits
At Loro Piana, we believe in fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment that values our employees' well-being and growth. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Fertility support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- 401K match.
- Headspace mental health support.
- Generous product discount.
- Exclusive LVMH discounts.
- Other tailored perks.
Pay
Annual Salary: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00