Store Manager - Amsterdam

Tiffany & Co; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiffany & Co. in Amsterdam seeks a Store Manager to lead sales, operations and security teams, driving sales, client development and exceptional service to our clients.

You will mentor staff, coach on the selling ceremony, and ensure the Tiffany experience is delivered with warmth, integrity and efficiency on the floor and in back office operations. Fluency in French, Dutch and English is preferred, along with at least eight years in luxury retail leadership and flexibility to work

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in retail store management or related hospitality.
• Proven track record in sales generation and meeting targets.
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours (days, nights, weekends, holidays).
• Ability to develop client relationships and maintain brand presence in market.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, POS system, and retail software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop sales, operations and security teams to meet/exceed sales plans.
• Mentor staff, coach on the selling ceremony, and deliver the Tiffany customer experience.
• Ensure efficient back of house operations and adherence to store procedures.
• Hire and develop talent, building a diverse, skilled team.

Tools

POS system

MS Office

Job description

Position Overview

The Store Manager will lead, develop and support the sales, operations and security team members to meet and/or exceed sales plans and elevate the Tiffany store experience. The Manager is a dynamic, attentive and inspiring leader who builds relationships with internal and external clients; someone who could be called a mentor, a coach, and who acts as a Guest Experience Manager, ensuring unsurpassed customer service. They manage an efficient back of house and is a collaborative sales leader who models and champions the Tiffany Cultural Values: Create the Dream, Be Bold, Win with Passion, Do the Right Thing, and Be Brilliant Together

Key Accountabilities Sales

Deepen the relationship with clients to achieve sales plan and drive lifetime loyalty and spend. Manage and motivate the team to consistently achieve or exceed monthly, quarterly and annual store sales plan. Drive client development activities among individual team members to cultivate new and existing clients. Demonstrate sales leadership by playing an active role on the sales floor and managing client relationships personally. Drive business through key product pillars.

Service

Elevate in store experience consistently delivering memorable moments. Lead, model and coach based on VoC (Voice of Client Survey) feedbacks and elevate the Tiffany Experience by keeping the survey questions in mind. Act as Guest Experience management presence on the sales floor, coaching the team on the selling ceremony and ensuring Tiffany client experience expectations are being delivered at all times. Optimize hospitality and store amenities to create unique experiences. Take action on performance and client feedback to improve customer service.

Operational Excellence

Ensure exceptional operational support to drive sales and service. Manage efficient back of house and ensure consistency with established operational procedures. Identify and execute efficiencies and best practices. Ensure compliance with all internal control procedures. Partner with Operations Team to reallocate resources to sales and clienteling through supporting key pillars.

Talent

Hire and develop talent to ensure a winning team and create a best in class service & selling organization. Partner with the Line Manager and Human Resources to develop and execute an Individual Development Plan for each employee. Continuously train, coach, and provide qualitative feedback, utilizing reward and recognition as well as performance management process to improve team engagement and performance. Network and recruit to build a pipeline of diverse, multi-lingual, highly skilled talent.

Qualifications

• Previous retail or luxury retail store management experience or relevant customer related experience (e.g., hospitality) - Minimum of 8 years
• Proven track record in sales generation, managing the achievement of sales results.
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Proven ability to develop new opportunities and maintain client relationships while ensuring brand recognition and penetration in market.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, Power Point, Client tracking systems and Point of Sales (POS) system.
• Flexibility to work in various roles based on business needs (i.e., on the sales floor, operations, etc.).
• Must have authorization to work in the country where the position is based
• Some familiarity with jewelry, watches, clocks and silver products is a plus
• Language spoken: French, Dutch and English. Other languages appreciated

Tiffany & Co. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruitment practices that do not discriminate against any job applicant because of their race, color, gender, age, nationality, culture(s), religion, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.