This opening is at our beautiful Flagship store in the United States. We are a Parisian fashion house showcasing the latest luxury styles. Our shop is located at 145 Spring Street in the premier shopping destination of Soho.
ABOUT: GERARD DAREL
Founded in 1971 by Gerard and Daniele Darel, the company runs its wholesale and retail business headquarters in Paris, France. The charm and essence of Gerard Darel lies in the timeless top-quality women’s wear and accessories collections. Products are seamlessly incorporated into the lives and wardrobe of elegant modern women. Darel’s designs accent a woman’s independence, strength, and personal style, rather than dictating them. Designed for morning to night, the clothes embody a vibrant modern lifestyle, they are beautiful, easy to wear and lend themselves to versatility.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for sales performance, customer satisfaction, and staff training and development. You will work to foster client loyalty and expand our brand presence. The ideal candidate will spearhead these efforts with a customer-centric attitude.
A Gerard Darel Boutique Manager is self-motivated, fast-paced, a multi-tasker and goal-oriented. Our top Managers demonstrate strong attention to detail, organization, and are reliable and efficient. Above all, our team truly enjoys the whole retail experience and love what they do!
Skills Summary
At Gerard Darel our staff members exhibit a passion for our product and clients, create exceptional one-of-a-kind experiences and identify the clients’ needs by providing a customized shopping experience
The ideal candidate must be team and goal-oriented, able to provide a positive and welcoming environment for all clients, capable of, building and maintaining a client base, and achieve/exceed sales objectives and leading a team to the same success.
Other qualities include ability to communicate effectively with the team, colleagues, and management, exhibit an energetic outgoing personality, and always maintain a positive attitude
3 years of luxury retail sales experience. Boutique setting background a plus
Job Responsibilities
Set and execute sales performance goals to increase profitability
Hire, train, and assess store employee's productivity and performance
Maintain orderly, presentable appearance of the store
Oversee stock and store operations
Visual Merchandising with excellent standards and able to interpret a company directive for floor sets.
Responsible to achieve/exceed individual and shop sales goals.
Awareness of current fashion trends.
Provide each client with exceptional service from greeting and acknowledging every customer, provide knowledge of the entire product line, suggestive selling, wardrobing and maintaining excellent standards.
Maintains knowledge of current and upcoming promotional opportunities.
Executes promotional campaigns, product placement, and timely marketing strategies.
Ensures store standards are maintained (i.e. merchandising, visuals, marketing, shipment processing/receipts, cleanliness, inventory levels, backroom organization, safety, etc) in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Ability to work both as part of a productive team and independently.
Maintains inventory reliability through accurate processing of register transactions (sales, returns, and exchanges), loss prevention standards and providing accurate information to clients
Core Competencies for All Team Members:
Client Focus: Dedicated to exceeding client expectations within each interaction; customer first mentality; actively establishes and maintains customer relationships for future business
Results Driven: Consistent in delivering sales metrics; focused on participating in team mentality; knows and understands goals clearly and is able to execute over time
Authenticity: Exhibit this fundamental value of success; Authentic interactions with clients and fellow team members
Receptive to Feedback: Eagerness to learn and grow within our company; Evolving as times change to better business and represent brand at the highest level
Assimilate New Ideas: Learn and adapt to new ways of doing business and facilitating a high level of service and brand presentation
Requirements and Qualifications
REQUIRED: Minimum of 3 years of sales management experience in a luxury retail environment.
Proficient in POS systems and possess excellent and clear communication skills.
Capability to move objects (up to 50 lbs) while working on the selling floor and backroom.
Ability to work flexible hours including morning, mid, evening and weekend shifts.
Compensation
We offer a seasonal clothing allowance package, monthly bonus and employee discount
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment type
Full-time
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