SAINT LAURENT Store Director Chicago
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 115000 - 125000
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
ABOUT SAINT LAURENTFounded in 1961 Yves Saint Laurent was the first couture house to introduce the concept of luxury prêt-à-porter in a 1966 collection called Rive Gauche synonymous with youth and freedom. This shift represented a first critical step in the modernization of fashion and revolutionized the socio- cultural landscape.
In 1999 the luxury goods division of the Kering Group acquired Yves Saint Laurent and under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since April
2016 continues to position the house at the summit of the luxury universe.
Today Saint Laurent collections include womens and mens ready-to-wear shoes handbags small leather goods jewelry scarves ties and eyewear.
Job Description
We are currently seeking a Store Director who will report to the VP of retail to lead a team of dynamic sales professional.
ROLE
You will be responsible for promoting brand engagement and loyalty to customers in order to successfully reach business goals. You will also identify attract recruit develop and retain talent while maintaining compliant with directions from Headquarters and creating a cultivating store culture.
MISSION
- Ensure professional growth and training of the staff with a coaching approach
- Define targeted quantitative and qualitative goals and ensure they are achieved
- Analyze results verify daily weekly monthly activities and set up yearly assessments: KPIs
- Demonstrate sales leadership for staff by playing an active role on the selling floor
- High sensitivity to customers experience and loyalty
- Manage inventory activities taking into account related inventory results in collaboration with the Back Office Operation
- Ensure that all the processes are in compliance with legal safety internal requirements sustainability HR and stock organization
- Ensure that the qualitative standards required by our brand are maintained
PROFILE
- Significant experience in the sale of luxury goods or retail
- 4 to 6 years of successful experience in a managerial retail position
- Experience managing a team of at least 10
- Adaptability openness risk taking dynamic listening abilities curiosity
- Bachelors Degree preferred
- Knowledge of Concur expense reporting is a plus
A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $with bonus eligibility.
The Company offers comprehensive health wellness and retirement benefits which at present include: medical/dental/vision benefits a merchandise discount program and 401(k) plan participation each provided in accordance with the Companys current written policies and plans. Your medical/dental/vision benefits will commence on the first of the month coinciding with or following your date of hire. Please note that these benefit plans and policies may change from time to time at the discretion of Saint Laurent America.
Saint Laurent is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms gender age nationality culture religious beliefs and sexual orientation enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their background.
Job Type
RegularStart Date
Schedule
Full timeOrganization
YSL America Holding Inc.Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Order Picking
- Transportation Management
- Inventory Control
- Forklift
- Taleo
- Military Experience
- Warehouse Experience
- Warehouse Distribution Experience
- Hi-Lo Experience
- Reach Truck
- Logistics
- Aviation Experience
About Company
As a world-class Luxury group, Kering promotes a modern and sustainable luxury at the service of creation that translates into unique and authentic experiences.
