Assistant General Manager, A|X Outlet

Giorgio Armani; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Benefits package

Retirement plan

Job summary

Giorgio Armani Corporation in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead a diverse leadership and sales team, align the group with the General Manager, and drive revenue while delivering an exceptional client experience on the floor.

The role requires entrepreneurial spirit, brand passion, strong organizational skills, and oversight of end-to-end store management including labor and budget. You will influence merchandising and client strategies to improve the business.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in retail management.
• College/post-secondary degree preferred.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills and the ability to influence partners and motivate direct reports.
• Demonstrated experience in executing Sales Management Trainings and Presentations.
• Proficiency with Retail Systems and Office programs, i.e. Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead the store on the front line and align the team to drive sales and deliver an exceptional client experience.
• Provide input on merchandising, marketing, and client relationship strategies; actively participate in shaping store initiatives.
• Manage end-to-end store operations, including labor and supply budgets and communications across the team.
• Lead by example with integrity, collaboration, strategic thinking and change management to grow revenue and trust with clients and associates.

Skills

Retail management

Communication

Sales training

Influence others

Retail software

MS Office

Flexible schedule

Multilingual awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

As a leader within Giorgio Armani Corporation, you will be part of a diverse leadership and sales team, who you will inspire and motivate each day. You will work with the General Manager to align the entire team on driving sales, providing an excellent client experience, building strong talent and ensure the store operates efficiently and effectively. Your ability to combine entrepreneurial spirit, passion for the brand and knowledge of the luxury/retail business with organizational skills to manage the store will greatly influence the client and associate experience.

As an Assistant General Manager, you will also provide input on merchandising, marketing, and client relationship strategies. Your daily presence on the sales floor will provide you the opportunity to understand the business on the front line, and you will have the opportunity to use the insights to improve the store’s business. You will help shape and execute store strategies to build trusting relationships with clients and associates to drive revenue. In addition, you will be accountable for ensuring appropriate communications are cascaded throughout the team.

To succeed in this role, you are willing to lead by example and with integrity, collaborate, be intellectually curious, strategic, lead through ambiguity and change and results oriented. As a key support for the General Manager, you will also be responsible for the end-to-end management of the store and its team, including labor and supply budget.

Our team mission is passionately conveying the vision of Giorgio Armani.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum Three (3) years of experience in a similar retail management field
• College/post-secondary degree preferred
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills and the ability to influence partners and motivate direct reports
• Demonstrated experience in executing Sales Management Trainings and Presentations
• Proficiency with Retail Systems and Office programs, i.e. Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Open availability and able to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights and weekends
• While not required, Italian, Spanish, French, Mandarin or other language skills are considered a strong asset

The appointed candidate will be offered a salary within the range of $55,000 plus the opportunity to participate on a bonus or commission benefit plan depending by brand, with a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks and retirement plans with employer contributions.

Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Salaries will be negotiated based on relevant skills and experience.

Compensation

$55,000.00 - $55,000.00