BALENCIAGA Assistant Store Manager
Internship Premium, USA Sales
Job description
Summary
Founded by Spanish-born Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 and established in Paris in 1937, the iconic French fashion house defined the concept of modernity and elegance through the mastery of techniques and the use of innovative fabrics.
With the appointment of Demna Gvasalia as artistic director of the collections in 2015, he continues to uphold the vision of Cristóbal Balenciaga through his exquisite techniques, masterful cuts and by constantly pushing boundaries.
Balenciaga offers women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes, accessories, eyewear and a fragrance for women, subsidiary of Kering.
Job Description
Position : Assistant Store Manager
Department : Retail Operations
Reporting To : Store Manager
Role Mission
· To support the Store Manager in implementing his/her mission in managing the store, and deputize in his/her absence
· Optimize sales through effective implementation of business strategies set by the Store Manager
Key Accountabilities
Staff Management
· Support Store Manager in the implementation of training programs, evaluation and motivation of staff in order to achieve sales objectives
· Identify any staff development needs and communicate to Store Manager
· Maintain effective and regular communication with Supervisors/Senior Sales staff in order to ensure complete delivery of missions set by Store Manager
· Monitor and implement staff scheduling as defined by Store Manager
· Assume staff consultation and coaching duties as necessary
Inventory Management
· Monitor and review stock level together with customer needs/buying trends, and advise Store Manager of any suggestions necessary to increase sales
· Conduct daily audit of stock management including merchandise receipt, transfers and sales
· Review both in-store and window visual merchandising on a regular basis, and supervise appropriate merchandise mix
Store Maintenance
· Ensure proper visual merchandising is maintained according to Balenciaga guidelines, both in the window and in-store displays
· Monitor store cleanliness both on and off the sales floor, and ensure Balenciaga housekeeping guidelines are met
Sales & Service Management
· Monitor staff performance to ensure that excellent customer service is maintained
· Implement action plans set by Store Manager to develop sales for each product category and clientele
· Be aware of local trading environment and its impact on our sales, including competitors’ trading activities
Administrative Management
· Ensure all company information received from Store Manager is communicated to staff as appropriate
· Produce routine reports (weekly, monthly) as required by Store Manager
· Assist Store Manager in ensuring various aspects of store operation duties are complete and in order (reporting, sales reports, bank-in, store expenses etc.)
· Deputize Store Manager in his/her absence in all facets of store operation and execute all required administrative duties
Communication and Reporting
· Provide Store Manager with reviews and updates on various issues relating to staff management matters
· Discuss with Store Manager any suggestions relating to business issues in order to facilitate improvement in store operation
· Obtain prior approval from Store Manager of any changes in store operating procedures or tasks deemed necessary
OTHER DUTIES
Perform other duties as required by Store Manager
Job Type
Regular
Start Date
2020-11-02
Schedule
Full time
Organization
BALENCIAGA KOREA LTD