Store Manager, Tommy Hilfiger - Oxford

PVH; Oxford; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global apparel company is seeking a Store Manager in Oxford to lead store operations, drive sales, and ensure exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate has extensive retail experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for the brand. This role includes managing a team, executing sales strategies, and striving for excellence in the store environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits program

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in connecting to consumers in a brand retailer.
• Previous retail operations, budgeting, planning and sales experience.
• Strong people management capabilities with conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Build on business opportunities and achieve company goals.
• Foster a positive store experience for customers and staff.
• Ensure execution of visual merchandising and store standards.

Skills

Retail operations

Budgeting

Sales

People management

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

Our stores are the life and soul of our business. They act as our main touch points with our ever-evolving consumer base. As the world of retail evolves, we, as a business, believe that for all other parts of the chain to work, our stores must set the tone of what our two brands are all about. Irrespective of where our consumers eventually make a purchase, our stores are always a window to our great brands. As a result, our locations are paramount, the first class experience must be a given and our in-store standards should never be questionable. To deliver this, we strive to hire individuals who live and breathe the values of our business, who are obsessed with delivering great service to our customers and who truly believe that to remain relevant in today's world, we must be nimble and adapt to change and evolution. The Store Manager plays a key role in achieving these standards, they lead by example, embrace our entrepreneurial spirit and inspire their teams through their passion and belief in our brands.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with the store management team to build on business opportunities and achieve Company standards/goals: sales and wage budgets, sales per hour (SPH), units per transaction (UPT), conversion (hit) rate, wage and expense control, shrinkage, mystery shops, store audits and profitability.
• Identifying opportunities and collaborate with others in order to grow the business or improve performance.
• Consistently fostering a positive store experience by treating all customers and staff members in a fair and consistent manner.
• Ensuring "door to floor" best practices, visual merchandising directives and standards for sales floor and back room are being executed; continually review standards to ensure clear and consistent execution.
• Communicating regularly with the buying team to ensure the correct stock levels and demographically correct stock is available.
• Analyzing store level reports and creating action plans to improve results.
• Communicating with staff daily on individual sales goals, and other key performance indicators, store results, product sales and other information to help them provide unparalleled service and achieve goals.
• Managing the manpower planning, identification, recruitment, interviewing, hiring and orientation processes.
• Providing training and coaching for Employees (daily, weekly and monthly) and ensure that it is appropriately documented.
• Leading weekly management meetings and other staff meetings; participate in and contribute to regional meetings.
• Make commitments and decisions on available information even under stressful and changing conditions.
• Set challenging but attainable goals with an emphasis on service quality, and customer satisfaction, as well as financial performance.
• Coordinate appropriate action plans while considering consequences and budget decisions.
• Convey clear ideas and goals, manage the implementation of those ideas and manage measurable and achievable results.
• Create energy and excitement around shared goals and values.

Qualifications / Experience

• Extensive experience in connecting to consumers in a brand retailer is essential.
• You'll have previous retail operations, budgeting, planning and sales.
• You'll have previous people management experience and act with purpose to resolve conflict and unproductive disagreements.
• You'll be an effective communicator with the ability to cultivate belonging.
• You collaborate to win and recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of others.
• You are courageous in giving feedback that promotes positive behavioral change.
• You adapt fast and work with pace.
• You are energetic and inspire trust showing a clear presence on the shop floor.

Brand & Company Information

TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the world's most recognized global lifestyle brands, confidently welcoming and inspiring consumers since 1985. Originally established in New York City and infused with the vibrant spirit of Americana, to create the modern uniform of accessible luxury. The TOMMY HILFIGER brands consist of TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS, complemented by a range of licensed product categories that extend the brand lifestyle across generations, geographies, activities and occasions. Tommy Hilfiger's global marketing approach and communications strategy taps into culture through the world of F.A.M.E.S.: the people, organizations and ideas boldly driving the future of Fashion, Art, Music, Entertainment and Sport. Major global campaigns, sponsorship platforms, and disruptive activations with world-class athletes, musicians and entertainers bring a constant source of energy and inspiration to the brand. Immerse yourself in TOMMY HILFIGER here! (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok)

About PVH: With a history going back over 130 years, PVH has excelled at growing brands and businesses with rich American heritages, becoming one of the largest global apparel companies. We have over 30,000 associates operating in over 40 countries with over $8 billion in revenues. We strive to thrill and inspire our audience while using provocative imagery and striking designs to ignite the senses. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion or national origin, among other protected characteristics. PVH is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and position PVH as a leading company in our sector. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here. PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential. At PVH, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking and dedicated associates who contribute their time and talents to help make our Company the success it is. That is why we are committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support our associates - both at home and at work.