Associate General Manager, Full Time - Versace Chicago Outlet - IL-1

GV-OUTLET Chicago

Position reports directly to the General Manager.

ASSOCIATE GENERAL MANAGER

The Versace brand stands for Italian heritage, innovation in fashion, iconic design and a dedication to exceptional luxury. Versace believes in the empowerment, motivation and growth of all employees. We strongly feel in family as part of our DNA.  We have joined with Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors and are now the 3rd largest luxury group in the world known as Capri Holdings. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Portrays him/herself with the appropriate representation and integrity of the company and of the brand, and demonstrates outstanding leadership, customer service and communication skills.
• Supports in the development and leadership of a high performance team that drives sales and achieves comp store results and profitability through effective training, coaching and motivational activities.
• Reports to the General Manager, and assists in monitoring day to day activities, as well as the efficiency of the sales staff, and is considered a role model by the sales team.
• Remains in compliance with operational and company policies and procedures, and assures all policies are enforced.
• Plays an active supporting role on the development of the sales team with regards to selling tools, position growth and progression.
• Plays an active supporting role on the selling floor, building relationships with new and existing clients for Versace USA, Inc.
• Creates a dynamic environment with superlative customer service standards, and assures the store and staff are inviting, professional, and knowledgeable on product and related company information.
• Maintains an active social relationship with clients and community and understands the needs and changes of the market.
• Collaborates in the research of events, marketing and client experience within the competitive landscape to make suggestions for optimizing our business and present this information to the General Manager, corporate partners.
• Supports back of house operations which include inventory, cleaning, maintenance, repairs, security/loss prevention, supplies, POS systems, shipping, receiving and communications systems.
• Ensures store presentation and visual merchandising standards are maintained according to company directives.
• Assures optimum shrink results are met by enforcing security measures and maintaining consistent accuracy in inventory levels
• Consistently demonstrates accountability and leadership in managing the store and its employees, delegates accordingly and provides the staff with a professional work environment.

YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Business preferred.
•  Minimum of 5 years of experience in management – luxury experience preferred.
•  Full understanding of specialty retail, including clienteling, visual merchandising and store operations.
• Computer skills to include operation of retail point of sale system, Word, Excel and email.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills allowing for communication of the company’s goals and objectives.
• Ability to thrive within a high paced environment, multi-tasks with ease while maintaining a balance of daily responsibilities.
• A positive, outgoing, high energy personality that is entrepreneurial, sales focused and can effectively partner and support the Store Manager.

THE BENEFITS

• Product allowance
• Competitive paid time off
• Exclusive Employee Sales
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k Match
• Bonus Potential

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Versace is an equal employment opportunity employer. Versace’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Versace also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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Versace is an equal employment opportunity employer. Versace’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Versace also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Compensation Range: 

55,000.00 - 90,000.00 USD