About this opportunity
Veronica Beard lists this General Manager | East Hampton opportunity in town of east hampton, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
The General Manager is responsible for maximizing sales, providing an exceptional shopping experience for the customer, and managing the store’s visual and operational standards, including the store’s shrink %, wage cost and Clienteling. The General Manager is responsible for staffing, training and developing high performance teams. This role is based in our East Hampton location.
Responsibilities
Sales Leadership
Creates an outstanding sales and Customer Service environment
Strives for sales excellence and results
Sets and evaluates weekly, monthly and seasonal goals for staff
Works with customers and models excellent customer service and Clienteling skills
Maximizes sales through strong floor supervision skills
Assesses store morale, monitors and praises positive associate performance, and resolves and documents performance issues promptly
Develops Sales Associates to be experts in the selling steps and client building through utilizing the Sales Training Programs and the Client Books
Staffing and Associate Development
Networks in industry to recruit and hire high quality management and sales-oriented associates
Fills all levels of open positions within the store in an urgent and timely manner
Ensures adequate staff is available to meet business needs – schedules accordingly
Follows company criteria properly hiring, reviewing, coaching and promoting Sales Associates and Assistant Managers
Administers company personnel programs including appropriate performance reviews, compensation and employment records
Ensure personnel are trained on product knowledge, selling skills and customer service to support the brand experience
Documents employee performance in a timely manner
Creates enthusiasm and excitement within store to motivate high performance teams
Operational Excellence
Protects store payroll by managing wage costs, salaries, and allowable hours
Controls company’s assets, i.e. key control, loss prevention measures, inventory paperwork and company standards of conduct
Strives for 100% accuracy and compliance in cash, inventory, fixtures and property
Store Standards
Execute floor-set and promotional directives; implements visual merchandising
Supervises the overall cleanliness and organization of the sales floor and backroom
Ensures store appearance and atmosphere supports and reinforces the brand image
Understands, supports and complies with all company policies and procedures
Merchandising/Visual
Ensure execution of effective merchandising strategies and directives
Ensure the selling floor is neat, clean, organized and reflects the correct visual image at all times
Ensure presentation of all displays, fixtures and all visual areas are reflective of current visual direction
Identify and communicate product concerns in a timely manner
Communicate inventory needs to support the business goals
Fashion/Styling
Represents the fashion and style of Veronica Beard
Knowledge of current fashion trends and styles
Appreciation and demonstration of an overall finished fashion look
Ensure staff is following Veronica Beard fashion guidelines.
Comfortable with being on camera for social media purposes (both stills and video)
Able to fluidly discuss product and fashion on camera
Requirements
Ideal candidate must possess 3-5 years in the luxury business, strong team leadership, excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills required, energetic, outgoing, driven individual with an eye for women's fashion and passion to succeed. Strong visual background, sound organization and operational skills
Minimum of 2 years retail Store Management position/experience in women’s apparel (or related field)
Ability to work flexible schedule including nights and weekends
Strong verbal and communication skills
Strong observation skills – identifying and assessing customer and employee behavior, reactions, and floor awareness
Ability to retain and utilize data, i.e. names, merchandise, information, policies and procedures
Ability to create a quality working environment that will encourage others to develop and excel
Foster a work climate that inspires mutual trust, respect, professionalism and teamwork to achieve goals
The base salary range for this role is between $117,000 and $122,000. The relevant base salary will vary depending on a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, degrees, and certifications. The base salary is just one component of our total compensation offerings, which consist of a comprehensive benefits package as well as a short-term incentive program, clothing allowance, and merchandise discounts.
At Veronica Beard, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where every single employee can thrive and feel valued. As a company, we firmly believe that there is strength in diversity. We seek to recruit talent from various perspectives and backgrounds and are actively seeking candidates with a dedication to advancing equity, inclusion, and racial and social justice in their work.
At Veronica Beard, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where every single employee can thrive and feel valued. As a company, we firmly believe that there is strength in diversity. We seek to recruit talent from various perspectives and backgrounds and are actively seeking candidates with a dedication to advancing equity, inclusion, and racial and social justice in their work.
Veronica Beard is committed to an environment of mutual respect and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, or basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Veronica Beard is committed to an environment of mutual respect and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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