Assistant Store Manager

We’re looking for an Assistant Manager to join our new retail team based at our first and flagship store on Oxford Street,London.

Reporting directly to the Head of Retail you’ll play an essential role in the management of the store, both operationally and from a people perspective. Being a natural leader, you’ll both champion and inspire others in being the ultimate brand ambassador. The ideal candidate will have a passion for product whilst being proactive in keeping up to date with style trends.

Assisting with the management of the world’s first physical touch point store you’ll be responsible for ensuring an exceptional experience is delivered to all clients including after care. Our first, flagship store will be measure of the brand from the consumer, joining us will be the chance to play a part in building Manière De Voir’s industry reputation through executing a world class retail store.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Leading from the front, you’ll be a role model for behaviour, standards, and dress code. Managing the teams’ daily duties, performance, and growth.
• Managing the coffee shop team, you’ll work with the in-house barista to oversee supplies whilst ensuring the team deliver a fluent and special experience.
• Responsible for training and development, you’ll create and deliver inspiring training to enhance knowledge of competitors, campaigns, trends, services, etc
• Create a balance between driving sales and delivering authentic service.
• Using available data to better understand live performance and opportunities whilst achieving individual and team sales targets / KPIs.
• Taking responsibility of your own development and knowledge on each piece of the collection looking at fit, fabric, function, trims, & trend.
• Present new ideas with the objective to motivate others and drive new business
• Managing supplies and payroll with P&L in mind to optimise efficiencies.
• Ensure health, safety and security requirements are adhered to

Client & Store Experience

• Deliver a client experience which is engaging, emotional and in line with hospitality guidelines and interaction techniques. In turn, offering “best in class” service both in-store or at a distance.
• Ensuring “right product, right place, right time” through effective stock file management resulting in maximum sales and minimum stock loss.
• Ensure store standards are maintained whilst adhering to visual merchandising guidelines promoting the best brand image.
• Working closely with the allocators to manage inflow needs. Analysing trends by size, colour, and silhouette to make informed decisions.
• Collecting meaningful information throughout the client’s journey and inputting into the CRM system.
• Elevate the client's experience by providing useful insights into the local lifestyle trends (Theatre, arts, bar, etc), building a strong local network.
• Collaborate with the west end association to raise awareness of all activities in advance and report back weekly footfall.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3 years’+ experience in retail management within a similar setting.
• Natural leadership skills, with proven experience of managing high performing, inspired teams.
• Challenging established thinking and championing new ideas to stakeholders in the business.
• Style conscious fashion enthusiast with exceptional knowledge of the industry
• Proven track record in delivering a world class client experience
• Strong work ethic and personal drive (Entrepreneurial mindset)
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work well under pressure
• Quality focused with an exceptional eye for detail.
• Experience with Microsoft office

SALARY - Competitive