Department Manager

Job description / Role

The role of a Department Manager involves the following:

Stock Management
Review stock level with stock control implement actions accordingly
Follow up with store manager to ensure optimization of the stock level usage
Participate in setting up the purchase plan
Ensure all team members are following the established procedures of ordering/ transfer…

Marketing
Coordinate with brand managers and the Marketing Department on the yearly plan suitable for the market and as per the supplier’s calendar
Develop with the Marketing Manager the yearly calendar and oversee marketing activities implementation
Recommend to the Marketing team on marketing mix and new openings for shops, and ensure smooth implementation.

Strategy
Assist the Store Manager in defining the yearly strategic plan for the network and preparing the yearly budgets
Participate with the Store Manager in strategic meetings with suppliers, regional teams…to negotiate commercial conditions (margin, animations, exclusivity…)
Negotiate targets, locations and brand support with key suppliers

Reporting
Follow up on daily sales vs monthly/yearly target and take action when necessary
Record, monitor and analyze market trends, competitor activities and provides suggested action plans
Provide the Store Manager with quantitative and qualitative reports using data from market studies.

General Operations
Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, logistics, marketing and Merchandizing regards of opening, closing or renovation
Maintain smooth relationship with the suppliers and business partners to implement partnership negotiated by the Store Manager.

Man Management
Attend Managers’ meetings to review the shops performance and provide regular feedback to Division manager
Ensure the best level of customer service , recommend action plans, coordinate implementation and monitor follow up
Can be involved in the recruitment process of Shop Staff and Sales Executives within his/her domain
Manage, engage and guide the team reporting to him/her
Conduct the appraisal and assessment of own team members
Set the objectives and budgets for own team members and ensure their accomplishment
Responsible for coaching and training own team members, and formalise and follow up on each team member’s Individual Development Plan, in coordination with the employee and HR
Ensure identification and proper development and recognition of Talents within his/her unit.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualities:

Be an Inspirational Leader
The drive and the ability to provide direction, to motivate others, to champion change, and to support and challenge others to embrace changes

People and Business Management
The ability to manage all types of resources and to foster high standards in line with the brands vision; the capacity to maximize employee potential and help resolve disagreements between stakeholders; the ability to understand the organization’s missions and functions; and the ability to make difficult decisions in a timely manner

Business Acumen
The ability to acquire and rigorously analyze industry, market and financial information, and apply the results of the analysis to the development of organization strategies and to making critical business decisions that accelerate business results

About the Company

A leading international luxury fashion brand, with many years of heritage the brand is at the forefront of couture fashion. The brand has presence in all fashion capitals worldwide, represented with their own luxury free standing boutiques.