Description
We are looking for a Store Manager for our store in Harrods, London.
The McQueen Store Manager will lead and support all activities to achieve store business objectives, ensuring an unparalleled client experience. This role is responsible for setting up and implementing the strategy and vision for the store, providing recommendations and improvement plans based on store results.
The ideal candidate must perform with a high level of integrity and take full ownership of the store operations, loss prevention compliance, human resources management, as well as visual merchandising presentation. The Store Manager leads by example and guarantees excellence in Client experience through local market knowledge and promoting the values and ambitions of the brand within the marketplace. They will drive excellence in all Client touchpoints through empowering and developing the store team.
How will you contribute?
Leading the business
1. Drive team to exceed financial targets and maximize sales performances, contributing to the success of the entire store
2. Propose and develop action plans, through careful analysis of store performance
3. Communicate with the team the company set KPI’s and identify strategies to ensure performance standards are met
4. Represent the Company within the local market, identify opportunities to increase foot flow, attract new Clients, and build loyal relationships with the brand
5. Be present on the sales floor, ensuring highest standard of approach and service to Clients
6. Foster the omni channel awareness among the team, as well as encourage and support the team in using digital tools to improve the relationship with clients
7. Meet store operating budgets by monitoring store expenses
8. Provide effective product feedback based on store needs, and participate in the buying session when requested
9. Proactively follow current competitors and fashion trends, industry news and new innovations in technology
10. Train and communicate current collection knowledge to all associates to ensure the team is fully educated on brand pillars and season strategy, partner with the appropriate internal departments for support
Client Development
11. Place the client above all. Lead by example to create a welcoming environment and to ensure the Team strives to meet the Client’s every need and request
12. Foster a client centric mindset developing and maintaining solid Client relationships and enforce meaningful after sales experiences to increase customer loyalty
13. Manage the achievement of business objectives, by utilizing a top client strategy to retain and develop high potential clients
14. Promote brand awareness, establish market/store presence, and capture competitive market share through community outreach and company sponsored events
15. Capture meaningful customer data for the purpose of building relationships to personalize future client development opportunities. Monitor monthly CRM database reporting
16. Foster a strong private appointment culture among the team
17. Collaborate with the Retail Head Office for the organization of local events defining a challenging and realistic target per Client
Performance and Team development
18. Oversee annual review process for all store employees and set annual employee goals
19. Cascade relevant information from the business in an efficient way to ensure team alignment
20. Conduct monthly coaching sessions with team members to review performance and provide constructive, timely feedback
21. Attract, recruit, and retain a high performing team and build a talent pipeline through networking and competitive shopping
22. Ensure a consistent and branded onboarding experience for all new hires
23. Manage the allocation of staff resources and scheduling to effectively drive sales and ensure customer service
24. Partner with Retail Manager and Human Resource Manager for all employee relations issues to ensure effective resolution
25. Act as a strong staff motivator, promoting team spirit through effective communication, and cultivating a positive and energetic environment
26. Be a role model of House Code of Behaviours and ensure team abides to them
27. Master fully all company tools and applications including IT and digital, and ensure team is constantly informed of relevant updates
28. Understand the needs and priorities, train and inspire the Store team on product knowledge, sales techniques, Client Services, and Company policies and procedures
29. Identify talents within your team to propose for internal development opportunities, sharing the proposal with the Retail Manager and Human Resource Manager to define the correct development processes
30. Ensure strong cooperation between front and back of house to guarantee efficient operations
Store Operations
31. Adhere to and enforce all company policies and procedures
32. Monitor store expenses and maintain store operating budget while aiming to reduce overall cost. Ensure timely submission of accounts payable invoices and cash disbursement polices
33. Comply with all Loss Prevention quarterly self-audits, monthly cycle counts, incident reporting and monthly inventory reconciliations to ensure annual inventory shrinkage is below company target
34. Oversee the processing of daily incoming and outbound merchandise requests and shipments
35. Provide accurate monthly schedules by analyzing peak hours to ensure adequate floor coverage and timely submission of payroll records for all employees
36. Support and maintain visual merchandising standards set by headquarters
37. Maintain full organization of company assets per the back of house and front of house guidelines provided by headquarters
38. Maintain the borrow log and consignment program ensuring that it is current and adheres with company policy and procedures
Required Skills
39. You will be able to demonstrate the desired McQueen behaviors
40. Significant sales management experience in retail, luxury retail, or service-related industry
41. Proven ability to drive store performance
42. Commercial awareness and strong business acumen, including key retail performance indicators
43. Coaching and development skills
44. Strong analytical skills
45. Entrepreneurial spirit
46. Strong budget management experience
47. Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent organizational skills
48. Being confident in public speaking and engaging with external stakeholder
49. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Open to change and new way of working
50. Able to manage pressure and maintain a positive working environment
51. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
52. Flexibility to work a retail schedule which will include evenings, weekends and holidays
53. Ability to effectively create, manage and adhere to deadlines
54. Ability to be mobile for extended periods of time
55. Passion for the Fashion Industry
Job Type
Regular
Start Date
2025-07-23
Schedule
Full time
Organization
Alexander Mcqueen Trading