Position Title: Store Manager
Lodge Location: Cheltenham
Reporting To: Area Manager
Rodd & Gunn New Zealand is one of the fastest growing Men's Clothing brands in France, Belgium, USA, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand. We have expanded our retail footprint across the Southern and Northern Hemisphere, now with over 65 retail lodges, 160 shop in shops, and 300 wholesale doors including thirty in John Lewis. Hudson's Bay, Galeries Lafayette, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, just to name a few.
Who are we as a brand?
At Rodd & Gunn you will work for a New Zealand lifestyle brand with heritage dating back to 1946. Every seasonal collection is informed by our natural NZ surroundings. We are a genuine, aspirational, modern, lifestyle menswear brand defined by New Zealand, adventure, knowledge and appreciation of quality and craft.
Over the years, we've earned a reputation for crafting timeless garments that are made to last. From the fabrics we source, to the techniques we use to construct our clothing, quality is the undercurrent that buoys us as a brand.
We confidently offer a two-year guarantee on all our goods and deliver a garment that will remain a favourite for years and generations to come.
At Rodd & Gunn you buy better so that you can buy less often.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are looking to fill a Full Time Store Manager position within our store.
The successful applicant must be experienced in fashion and retail management. You will present with a wealth of passion, energy, drive, and experience in the fashion industry.
In your new role you be the face of the brand converting lookers into buyers and maximising the sales results, while managing day to day operations and visual merchandising standards.
Above all your job is to build customer relationships and ensure they choose you
We are on the hunt for an outstanding leader to make their mark on the industry and be a true success story by leading from the front with exceptional service standards, exemplary sales skills, and excellent personal presentation. Is this you?
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
* Energetic and positive leader
* A proven retail background- men's fashion preferred (2 year minimum)
* Sales management experience overseeing one or more direct reports (2 years minimum)
* Departmental store experience highly regarded but not essential
* Working to KPIs and Targets
* Excellent communication and time management skills
* Ability to work in a fast paced environment & think on your feet
* Visual Merchandising experience and a keen eye for detail
* Growing and Developing a new store/business
* Track record of growing and developing a business
YOU WILL NEED
* A "can do" attitude as a jack of all trades- willing to roll up your sleeves and be a part of all facets of the business in a new market.
* A passion and pride in your work
* Passion for delivering world class customer service as a story teller and relationship builder.
* Ability to work efficiently within a team
* High standard of grooming and personal presentation
* Excellent communication and time management skills
YOU WILL RECEIVE
* Amazing team culture
* A genuine career path, driven by our global expansion with international career opportunities
* Full training and support from Regional Manager and access to online support program
* Base Salary + Commission
* Great employee purchasing privileges and staff discount
At Rodd & Gunn our people are everything. We employ only those we trust can embody our four cornerstone values - Pride, Loyalty, Honesty and Playfulness. These values are written into every part of our business and guide all our actions and decisions on a daily basis. We strive to build a happy, motivated and productive environment where our people are focused on respecting each other, the brand, the product, the customer and their role within our business.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Store discount
Experience:
* Fashion retail: 2 years (required)
* Retail management: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person