Store Manager - Tribeca

OVERVIEW:

La Garçonne is seeking ​to fill the position of Store Manager for its flagship Tribeca store. The Store Manager will possess in-depth knowledge and passion for the luxury fashion marketplace. He/she will have outstanding sales and management skills, as well as extensive product knowledge of the many high-end collections sold at the store. The Store Manager will be responsible for managing and overseeing all personnel, sales, stock and operational functions of the store. A key part of the Store Manager's role will be developing his/her team to ensure superior client service, while maintaining the highest retail standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Identify and implement strategies to retain and develop existing and new clients. ​ 

- Manage and monitor stock levels to not only minimize inventory discrepancies, but also ensure inventory is maintained at an optimum level to maximize full price sales and sell-thru.

- Execute and monitor loss prevention and shrinkage programs.

- Monitor and report to senior management team​ weekly key performance indicators i.e., sales, profitability, sell-thru,​ inventory discrepancies/shrinkage, etc.

- Oversee all HR functions i.e., recruit, hire, train, evaluate and counsel store employees. 

- Work closely with senior management to plan for seasonal buys for the store.

-​ Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of store merchandise; ensure team members are fluent in all aspects of product knowledge.

- Maintain, encourage and possess “ownership mentality”. Encourage store employees to take ​accountability for their performance and career development plans.

- Develop and implement employee performance evaluations and improvement plans. Conduct employee evaluations on a consistent basis.

- Management of all store operational issues, as well as ensuring store is properly maintained i.e., security issues are addressed, government Health and Safety regulations are in compliance. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

-​ Minimum of ​10 years relevant experience in managing stand-alone multi-brand luxury retail store / flagship store.

- Buying experience for women's RTW/Footwear/Accessories in the luxury marketplace strongly preferred.

-​ Bachelor’s degree in management, hospitality or fashion-related field a plus.

​- Proficiency in marketing and branding via social media channels i.e., IM/FB, Pinterest, etc.

-​ Proven success in achieving targets and motivating team to succeed.

-​ Outstanding vision and leadership skills, with a proven track record of developing and maintaining a highly productive team.

-​ Excellent merchandising skills and a flair for conceiving and implementing creative merchandising themes.

-​ Strong interpersonal, motivational and communication skills.

-​ Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

-​ Fluency in additional languages preferred.

Benefits for full-time employees include company paid health/dental/eye insurance, ​company matching 401K Plan, PTO, paid holidays, healthcare flexible spending account, commuter benefits, etc.