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Our client, a well-renowned luxury brand, is looking for a Boutique Director to join their team in Chicago, IL!
Location Chicago, IL
Reports to Managing Director, Americas
Position Overview The Boutique Director is responsible for achieving store sales and maximizing profitability through effective management of the store’s team and implementation of company policies. The Boutique Director/Manager serves as the ultimate leader of their store, developing and motivating the entire team to provide a superior level of customer service that cultivates a culture of excellence in the boutique and will drive financial performance and aim to exceed targets. The ideal candidate will fully embrace the brand's values of heritage, family, and пример excellence in all aspects of their work.
Customer Service
Represent Goyard as an Brand Ambassador in the community
Provide the best shopping experience for each client
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and associates
Provide the highest levels of customer service to support the growth of sales
Implement and manage client outreach and all clienteling
Actively monitor customer issues, comments and complaints
Resolve all client issues and concerns quickly and effectively
Operations
Take accountability for all operational functions of the boutique
Ensure boutique maintenance, presentation and organization
Maintain operations by coordinating and enforcing all policies and procedures
Ensure cash control procedures are properly followed including: bank deposits, safe funds and petty cash
Schedule retail team to maintain adequate floor coverage
Ensure staff is trained in all areas of appropriate register usage and maintenance
Capability to identify, monitor and enforce directives.
Timely submission of reports to management
Implement and maintain all merchandising directives and ensure execution of effective merchandising strategies
Enhance the brand's image by maintaining standards and integrity both within the boutique and outside
Ensure the selling floor is pristine and organized always
Human Resources
Effectively manage all boutique HR (payroll, recruit, train, and develop staff ensuring all positions are filled in a timely manner with qualified personnel)
Resolve all human resources issues in a timely and effective manner, partnering with corporate when necessary skute
Continually evaluate the performance of each associate (monthly touch base)
Coach, develop and mentor the boutique staff to achieve their performance goals and customer service standards
Conduct annual performance reviews for each boutique staff member, reviewing performance vs desired KPIS, professional objectives and development plans
Ensure grooming standards are reflective of the brand image and adhered to always
Inventory Management
Monitor inventory levels and assortments
Identify and communicate product concerns in a timely manner
Review merchandise slow movers and fast sellers with the retail corporate team
Meet inventory accuracy and shrink requirements
Take accountability for bi annual inventories
Monitor the movement of all inventory and ensure that staff adheres to all retail policies and procedures
Responsible for monthly orders and shipments
Competition
Maintain awareness of market trends
Monitor local competitors
Communicate to corporate office any competitive brand issues in the markets; evaluate and monitor trends, innovations and technology developments within the industry
Identify demographic shifts and market opportunities
Qualifications
College degree in a business field is preferred
Minimum of 8 years’ experience, must have previous management experience in luxury retail industry.
Focus on leather goods sales আনন্দ is a plus
Proven track record in achieving financial plans
Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
Experience in leadership, motivation, training and development of retail staff.
Capacity to manage several projects and deadlines simultaneously. Ability to perform well under pressure.
Pro-active approach to tasks.
Strong proficiency in POS systems, as well as, Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Location Chicago, IL
Reports to Managing Director, Americas
Position Overview The Boutique Director is responsible for achieving store sales and maximizing profitability through effective management of the store’s team and implementation of company policies. The Boutique Director/Manager serves as the ultimate leader of their store, developing and motivating the entire team to provide a superior level of customer service that cultivates a culture of excellence in the boutique and will drive financial performance and aim to exceed targets. The ideal candidate will fully embrace the brand's values of heritage, family, and пример excellence in all aspects of their work.
Customer Service
Represent Goyard as an Brand Ambassador in the community
Provide the best shopping experience for each client
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and associates
Provide the highest levels of customer service to support the growth of sales
Implement and manage client outreach and all clienteling
Actively monitor customer issues, comments and complaints
Resolve all client issues and concerns quickly and effectively
Operations
Take accountability for all operational functions of the boutique
Ensure boutique maintenance, presentation and organization
Maintain operations by coordinating and enforcing all policies and procedures
Ensure cash control procedures are properly followed including: bank deposits, safe funds and petty cash
Schedule retail team to maintain adequate floor coverage
Ensure staff is trained in all areas of appropriate register usage and maintenance
Capability to identify, monitor and enforce directives.
Timely submission of reports to management
Implement and maintain all merchandising directives and ensure execution of effective merchandising strategies
Enhance the brand's image by maintaining standards and integrity both within the boutique and outside
Ensure the selling floor is pristine and organized always
Human Resources
Effectively manage all boutique HR (payroll, recruit, train, and develop staff ensuring all positions are filled in a timely manner with qualified personnel)
Resolve all human resources issues in a timely and effective manner, partnering with corporate when necessary skute
Continually evaluate the performance of each associate (monthly touch base)
Coach, develop and mentor the boutique staff to achieve their performance goals and customer service standards
Conduct annual performance reviews for each boutique staff member, reviewing performance vs desired KPIS, professional objectives and development plans
Ensure grooming standards are reflective of the brand image and adhered to always
Inventory Management
Monitor inventory levels and assortments
Identify and communicate product concerns in a timely manner
Review merchandise slow movers and fast sellers with the retail corporate team
Meet inventory accuracy and shrink requirements
Take accountability for bi annual inventories
Monitor the movement of all inventory and ensure that staff adheres to all retail policies and procedures
Responsible for monthly orders and shipments
Competition
Maintain awareness of market trends
Monitor local competitors
Communicate to corporate office any competitive brand issues in the markets; evaluate and monitor trends, innovations and technology developments within the industry
Identify demographic shifts and market opportunities
Qualifications
College degree in a business field is preferred
Minimum of 8 years’ experience, must have previous management experience in luxury retail industry.
Focus on leather goods sales আনন্দ is a plus
Proven track record in achieving financial plans
Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
Experience in leadership, motivation, training and development of retail staff.
Capacity to manage several projects and deadlines simultaneously. Ability to perform well under pressure.
Pro-active approach to tasks.
Strong proficiency in POS systems, as well as, Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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