Calzedonia Group is a fashion retail company specialised in the underwear, beachwear and hosiery market founded in Italy in 1986 and in the UK, we are operating three brands: Calzedonia, Intimissimi and Intimissimi Uomo.
Our subsidiary, established in 2006, already operates with 20 shops and to continue its successful story is currently looking for a:
District Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the direct supervision of the Area Manager/Brand Manager or Country Manager, the District Manager role is to support the stores in the organization of work in the stores, overseeing day-to-day operations and focusing on the long-term interests of the business.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Assist Area Manager & Country Managers in the analysis of various aspects of the business - setting budgets and targets, assessing risks and making recommendation for commercial operations
* Prepare yearly/monthly/weekly sales reports and statistics for Area & Country Managers and provide insights into how the company can adjust to improve performance
* Oversee financial KPIs; keep control of store costs in terms of orders, expenses, utilities, shrinkage, money loss, discounts, extra hours…)
* Control personnel cost and goods cost according to the needs of each store
* Develop and maintain a professional relationship with Visual and Store Managers to ensure they are properly supported and to identify their future needs and requirements
* Check availability of products and manage orders and blocks in collaboration with Area Manager and Store Managers
* Communicate any structural issues in stores through maintenance form (broken lights, telephone line, PDQ, ADT issues…) and follow up on the repair progress
* Responsible for store`s compliance with Health & Safety regulations and documentation for HO
* Conduct Store Manager`s reviews every six months with Area and Country Managers; and store management staff (Assistant Managers & Supervisors) with Store Managers
* Deliver Store Managers training and follow up on store management staff training
* Communicate daily figures to Area Manager
* Communicate weekly figures and sales strategy to Area and Country Managers every Monday within a dedicated meeting in the HO
* Communicate weekly strategy, statistics, and indications to all Store Managers every Monday
* Check stores result everyday and email “week to now” to Area Manager as well as Store Managers every Thursday
* Check your email daily and answer promptly. Update and inform HO team when required
* Work efficiently and calmly to tight deadlines or when other factors arise
* Accept any other duties the Company may reasonably require, always having full regard for competitiveness, efficiency and general viability
THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF:
* You have passion for fashion retail
* You have real hands-on leadership approach
* You are flexible and adaptable with a cheerful disposition
* You are goal oriented and proactive
* You have good retail and commercial awareness skills
* You are dynamic and open mind approach to strategy
* You have previous experience as District Manager or Store Manager
WHAT DO WE OFFER:
* Competitive salary
* Target bonus structure
* Health insurance package
* Uniform allowance
* Free Company travel card
* Company’s pension contribution
* 34 days of holidays per year, inclusive of Bank Holidays
* 50% Staff Discount on all Calzedonia UK brands and 30% Staff Discount to all Calzedonia Group brands around the world: Calzedonia, Intimissimi, Tezenis, Falconeri, Signorvino, Atelier Eme & Outlets.
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