Store Director - Miami, FL - Miami District Design

Position

The Store Director is the owner of the business, a FENDI Brand Ambassador and a business leader, accountable for overall store performance. The managing of the store, employees, merchandise and supporting activities with the goal to achieve store targets and will lead to positive experiences for the internal and external clients.

Responsibilities

Business Development and Performance Management:

Drive and improve sales performance for overall business.

Analyze the business, propose, and implement action plans to improve results.

Develop a sales strategy, working cross-functionally with corporate partners.

Market authority, identifying new opportunities to attract and retain clients.

Develop and deliver events and incentives to grow the business.

Work closely with the merchandising team to ensure that appropriate stock and assortment levels are met.

Make recommendations for store renovations, upgrades and expansion to increase sales and market share.

Be present on the sales floor, continuously empower sales staff to meet assigned sales through an authentic client experience and communicate goal expectations.

Partner with the Retail Events Office for the organization of local events.

Client Management

Lead customer service quality, to meet customer expectations by offering excellent customer service standards and leading by example amongst the team.

Develop dedicated Fendi customers, implement appropriate CRM tools and maintain customer database.

Act as brand ambassador to strengthen/establish relationships with VIP clientele/prospect customers.

Develop a strong private appointment culture.

Administrative & Operations Management

Ensure alignment between front of house and back of house.

Complete all vital administrative paperwork in a timely manner.

Control daily invoices petty cash and take vital actions to efficiently control costs and ensure efficient operation in store.

Review and submit sales and operational reports to management in adherence to company’s KPIs and policies.

Ensure maintenance of cycle counts, inventory accuracy and shrink requirements.

Visual Merchandising

Make the best out of the display and proximity storage.

Know the best sellers and have them on display all the time.

Work with local freelancers to achieve goals of impactful window installations and displays

Team Management

Build an encouraging and positive team dynamic to develop and empower staff through goal setting, performance monitoring, monthly catch-up meetings and storewide meetings in order to mentor and deliver timely feedback.

Ensure all Top Store initiatives are rolled out, updated, and understood by the team.

Attract and recruit the best talent available in the market through networking and scouting.

Proactively assess performance and growth potential of individual staff members to build a strong team benchmark and promote career paths.

Identify individual and team training needs.

Qualifications

Additional information:

10 Years Of Proven Experience, Luxury Retail Preferred.

Strong drive for results; goal oriented.

Excellent social skills: the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to use POS system and its inventory management functions.

RTW Experience Preferred.

Foreign language skills are a plus.

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Ability to lift boxes/weight up to 10 lbs.

Organizational Skills And Strong Digital Literacy Required.

Flexible availability, some nights, weekends, and holidays.