We’re looking for a
Deputy Boutique Manager (m/f/d)
for our Boutique in Frankfurt
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Team Management & People Development
- Create a positive and productive boutique environment by leveraging both personal and team savoir-faire to foster a highly collaborative network at all times.
- Ensure the day-to-day management, training, coaching, and motivation of the boutique team.
- Monitor individual objectives, evaluate performance, and support personal and talent development under the supervision of the Boutique Manager.
- Ensure all team members have proper knowledge of and respect for processes and Maison’s procedures at all stages of the sales process.
- Be responsible for the integration of new team members.
- Follow up on training and sales coaching with the direct report.
- Evaluate, set, and monitor performance and objectives for the direct report.
Boutique Operations & Administration
- Supervise and be responsible for the back office and administration of the boutique.
- Oversee boutique expenses and ensure timely execution and delivery of all boutique reports.
- Implement and monitor all brand and boutique policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Respect all group, Maison, and boutique policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Participate in the setup and breakdown of the boutique.
Boutique Performance
- Assist the Boutique Manager in diagnosing performance based on analysis and review of competencies and environment to define action plans to achieve brand and boutique targets.
- Lead the implementation and monitoring of boutique action plans.
- Help optimize boutique quantitative and qualitative performance by breaking down targets into monthly, daily, and individual goals.
- Be responsible for store turnover and achieving sales objectives.
- Develop and strengthen relationships with existing clients and encourage team follow-up actions.
- Assist the boutique manager in monitoring KPIs.
Client Relationship & Portfolio Development
- Act as an ambassador of the Maison, supporting the Boutique Manager in enlarging the client portfolio, increasing loyalty, and building relationships with new clients and VIPs.
- Maintain strong knowledge of the boutique clientele and assess local market opportunities, assisting in developing effective client development strategies and CRM programs.
- Organize and coordinate client treatments and boutique events.
- Follow up on the quality of client data registration.
- Ensure the team provides an exceptional client experience, including client gifting and maintaining professionalism.
- Maintain staff appearance standards, including uniforms, presentation, language, and attitude.
- Serve as a key contact for transversal and digital projects within the boutique.
Boutique Experience
- Monitor boutique welcoming procedures and flow, contributing to continuous improvement processes.
- Enhance and diversify the in-boutique service offer to ensure a professional and unique client experience, including boutique identity, in-store experiences, visual merchandising, and services.
- Monitor the Client Experience Barometer and implement action plans accordingly.
Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of experience in selling luxury items, preferably in jewelry and/or watches, with relevant management experience.
- Excellent communication skills in German and English.
- Strong leadership skills and a customer-focused approach.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Resilient team player with a confident, open, and professional demeanor.
- Accurate working methods, ideally with knowledge of SAP or similar merchandise management software.