Luxury Department Manager – Clothing & Homeware

The House of Bruar; Blair Atholl; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great training and career growth

Great discounts throughout the store

Long Term service awards

Healthcare plan after one year service

Employee referral scheme

Holiday entitlement that increases

Employee Award

Job summary

The House of Bruar is seeking an exceptional Head of Department for Clothing or Homewares in Scotland. You will manage a premium department, maintain inspiring displays, train your team and drive sales while upholding the brand’s reputation.

You will lead and develop staff, ensure high standards of presentation and customer service, and collaborate with buying and warehouse teams to manage stock and floor plan. A strong English communicator with leadership experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Evidence of managing teams to achieve results.
• Excellent communication in English.
• Strong visual merchandising and display skills.
• Ability to train and develop staff and plan succession.
• Customer-focused with a team-player mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain outstanding in-store and window displays reflecting the brand.
• Organise day-to-day activities for the Department and its staff.
• Lead the team, manage tasks and performance within the department.
• Deliver department training sessions and briefings to develop staff.
• Drive sales targets while ensuring highest standards of service.
• Handle performance management and absence where needed.
• Promote brand image through deep product knowledge.
• Oversee housekeeping and stock movements with buying/warehouse.
• Coordinate with buying/warehouse teams on stock movements.

Skills

Visual merchandising

People management

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

The House of Bruar is seeking an exceptional Head of Department for Clothing or Homewares in Scotland. You will manage a premium department, maintain inspiring displays, train your team and drive sales while upholding the brand’s reputation.

You will lead and develop staff, ensure high standards of presentation and customer service, and collaborate with buying and warehouse teams to manage stock and floor plan. A strong English communicator with leadership experience is essential.