Alterations Manager

Neiman Marcus; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Neiman Marcus is seeking an Alterations Manager to lead and develop the Alterations Associates and ensure outstanding service for clients and the selling organization.

The role emphasizes organizing processes, team leadership, and maintaining high standards of customer care in a luxury environment. A 4-year degree is preferred and a track record in luxury alterations is valued.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree preferred.
• 3+ years of management experience with comparable volume.
• Fitting/tailoring experience in high-end or luxury merchandise setting is preferred, not required.
• Ability to fit and perform alterations on a wide range of garments is preferred, not required.
• Knowledge of Alterations industry including fabrication and styling of luxury merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Organize and build structural processes
• Drive positive outcomes through objectives and measuring and monitoring progress and results successfully
• Create a professional work environment by communicating and exemplifying our company's standards of excellence.
• Create effective teamwork between the selling organization and the Alterations department.
• Maintain a consistently high level of customer service within the department by recruiting, selecting, training, and developing quality professional Alterations Associates.
• Deliver ongoing education, assessment and performance feedback to associates with regard to quality, productivity, service and alterations policy and procedures
• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed

Skills

Management experience

Fitting/tailoring

Education

4 year degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Neiman Marcus is a leading luxury retailer that provides a curated product assortment, unparalleled services, and exclusive activations for customers in Pursuit of the Extraordinary. It is known for creating the Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional customer experiences including the Neiman Marcus Awards, Fantasy Gifts, seasonal campaigns, and “Retail-tainment” initiatives. Neiman Marcus has a rich history as a brand builder, bringing together the world's top luxury designers and customers to foster a dedicated following for generations. It serves customers across its 36 stores, digital channels, and through remote selling. It is part of Saks Global's portfolio of world-class luxury retailers and real estate assets.

YOU WILL BE:

Under direction from the Assistant General Manager of Operations, the Alterations Manager is responsible for providing leadership and support to all of the Alterations Associates in order to provide outstanding service and meet the demands of the clients and selling organization.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Organize and build structural processes
• Drive positive outcomes through objectives and measuring and monitoring progress and results successfully
• Create a professional work environment by communicating and exemplifying our company's standards of excellence.
• Create effective teamwork between the selling organization and the Alterations department.
• Maintain a consistently high level of customer service within the department by recruiting, selecting, training, and developing quality professional Alterations Associates.
• Deliver ongoing education, assessment and performance feedback to associates with regard to quality, productivity, service and alterations policy and procedures
• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• 4 year degree preferred.
• 3+ years of management experience with comparable volume or a proven track record of success managing operations workforce and achieving results
• Fitting/tailoring experience in high-end or luxury merchandise setting is preferred, not required
• Ability to fit and perform alterations on a wide range of garments is preferred, not required
• Knowledge of Alterations industry including fabrication and styling of luxury merchandise.
• Proficiency in utilizing available technology, Word, Excel etc. is required. Must be flexible in scheduling as the business needs evening weekend and holiday schedules.

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT NEIMAN MARCUS:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)

Benefits:

We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Thank you for your interest with Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact the store directly.

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.