Sales Manager

Fashion & Retail Personnel; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury department store in Leeds is seeking a skilled Sales Manager to oversee their fashion department. This role offers the autonomy to drive department performance while ensuring exceptional customer service. Candidates should have significant experience in luxury fashion and a passion for redefining retail. The position offers a competitive salary, commission opportunities, and a great work/life balance with 33 days holiday and flexible scheduling.

Benefits

Salary up to £35,000

Quarterly commission scheme

33 days holiday

Healthcare options

Better work/life balance with weekends off

Qualifications

• Proven background in luxury or premium fashion.
• Passionate about fashion and luxury retail.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the department within the fashion category.
• Drive performance and deliver high levels of customer service.

Skills

Luxury fashion experience

Clienteling skills

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

A national, luxury department store chain is looking for a sales manager to oversee one of its fashion departments. Located in Leeds city centre, this store has been seen as one of the iconic shopping destinations in Leeds for many years. The company is currently undergoing an exciting period of change having appointed a new CEO. The business is shifting its focus to the luxury end of the fashion, accessories and beauty market and are in the process of launching a number of exciting, exclusive collaborations with new brand partners.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership for your department within the fashion category. The role could fall on menswear, womenswear or accessories, depending on your experience. You will be given the autonomy to make decisions to drive the performance of your business whilst leading your team to deliver the highest levels of service.
• There is a real shift towards clientelling and arranging exclusive, invitation only events on store so someone that understands what it takes to drive a VIP experience is needed.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will come from a background in luxury or premium fashion experience. This could be across menswear, womenswear or accessories.
• If you are someone who is passionate about fashion and luxury retail, then this role is the ideal opportunity to be involved in a special journey to redefine luxury retail in the Leeds area.

Benefits

• Salary of up to £35,000, based on a 37.5 hour working week.
• Opportunity to earn more money with a competitive commission scheme that is paid quarterly.
• 33 days holiday, healthcare options and a working schedule that doesn’t involve late nights.
• You will also enjoy having one weekend off, every three weekends, for a better work/life balance.