Assistant Manager, Washington, D.C.

Hermès; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Hermès is searching for an Assistant Manager for its Washington, D.C. boutique. The role entails daily supervision of staff, driving sales performance, and collaborating in client development. Candidates should possess 4+ years of retail management experience, preferably in luxury goods, with strong coaching and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of retail management experience; prior luxury experience preferred.
• Basic office skills, including proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to interpret sales data to translate into business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise sales staff, coach and assist in achieving sales objectives.
• Identify sales opportunities through reviews and apply to team goals.
• Ensure policy compliance and manage staffing needs.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Sales Management

Client Development

Coaching

Education

4+ years of retail management experience

Tools

Cegid

POS Systems

Job description

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The Team

The Hermès Washington, D.C. Boutique opened in 1990 and focuses on providing extraordinary service to clients as a part of the Southeastern Region. This position will report to the Managing Director and will work collaboratively with the sales team and selling support teams to support the client experience in a fast-paced, luxury environment.

The Team

The Hermès Washington, D.C. Boutique opened in 1990 and focuses on providing extraordinary service to clients as a part of the Southeastern Region. This position will report to the Managing Director and will work collaboratively with the sales team and selling support teams to support the client experience in a fast-paced, luxury environment.

The Opportunity

The Assistant Manager is responsible for partnering with the Managing Director and Floor Director to successfully run all aspects of the business including building sales, identifying opportunities, and client development via CRM and service initiatives, coaching and counseling of staff.

All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

About The Role

• Daily supervision of staff (coaching, training and assisting in achieving sales objectives).
• Demonstrates and active management presence on the sales floor modeling exceptional service and ensuring all team member embody the Hermès spirit.
• Identifying sales opportunities by weekly review of business by métier, tracking delivery and special orders. Apply these sales opportunities in tandem with each sales specialist personal goals to evaluate contribution to total boutique.
• Contributing to and/or conducting monthly touch-base meetings and annual performance evaluations in tandem with Managing Director/Floor Director.
• Communicates CRM standards, follows up daily for associate compliance and to maximize quality of client capture rate and detailed information according to HOP standards.
• Ensures policy and procedure is clearly communicated to team and all are actively compliant.
• Monitor E-time and scheduling needs for the staff. Keep and accurate record of vacation, time and attendance in tandem with HR.
• Organizes seasonal trainings including key métier points, share porte updates, and ensure sales team are integrating into client conversations at point of sale.
• Assists in maintaining database of candidates for store and in recruiting and interviewing to fill open positions.
• Making critical client decisions and runs business during Managing Director/Floor Director’s visits to Podium.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

• YES: Supervises Sales Staff
  
  

Budget Responsibility

• YES: Responsible for achieving the sales goal for the year for their specific location. Also need to ensure the store is profitable and has an accurate inventory that falls within the parameters of the company sets.
  
  

Responsible for maintain stock levels in all métiers of responsibility, MOS, and sell thru according to HOP standards.

Decision Making Responsibility

• YES: Responsible for making decisions that relate to the staff, the client and the running of the store. In the absence of the Floor Director/Managing Director, the Assistant Manager will step in to the role of the Floor Director/Managing Director.
  
  

About You

• 4+ years of retail management experience; prior experience in a luxury environment preferred.
• Must possess basic office skills including proficiency in Excel, Word, Cegid and E-time.
• Ability to learn merchandise, POS and payroll systems; effectively troubleshoot.
• Ability to interpret sales data and translate into effective business recommendations.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift between 0-25 lbs. without assistance.
• Flexible in work availability as business needs dictate.
  
  

The range for this role is $80,531.73 - $93,000.00 annually. Actual rates are determined based on the job, location, and individual experience.

We are looking for a candidate that has a combination of the above attributes and can perform the key functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.

"A creator, artisan and seller of high-quality objects since 1837, Hermès is an independent, family-owned French house that employs nearly 23 200 people worldwide. Driven by its permanent entrepreneurial spirit and consistently high standards, Hermès cultivates the freedom and autonomy of each individual through responsible management. The company perpetuates the transmission of exceptional know-how through strong territorial anchoring that respects people and resources. Sixteen artisanal métiers feed the creativity of the house, whose collections are presented in nearly 300 stores around the world"

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

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