Assistant Store Manager - Grand Central Station

L'Occitane En Provence; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

L’Occitane Grand Central Station in New York is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a dynamic team and deliver a sensory, people-centered shopping experience. You will collaborate with the Store Manager to coach staff, elevate product knowledge, and ensure exceptional guest service within a busy, brand-driven environment.

The role emphasizes training, fashioning memorable guest moments, and maintaining an inclusive, high-energy store culture in a premier retail location.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in retail or hospitality.
• Exceptional guidance and communication skills.
• Innovative approach in sales-focused environments.
• Commitment to customer happiness.
• Familiarity with skincare, body care, fragrance beneficial.
• Prior clienteling experience advantageous.
• Basic technological proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, inviting atmosphere aligned with brand values.
• Provide personalized service to guide guests to products.
• Facilitate regular product knowledge and service training.
• Adapt management approaches to diverse team styles.
• Support staff with guidance and a positive team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Team Training

Clienteling

Skincare Knowledge

Innovation in Sales

Tech Basics

Job description

Who You Are:

As an Assistant Store Manager at L’Occitane Grand Central Station, your mission is to create an environment that offers a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Working closely with the Store Manager, you'll orchestrate a symphony of sensations that leaves a lasting impression on everyone who walks through our iconic yellow doors. You will contribute to creating a unique and environmentally conscious shopping experience for customers while upholding our commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.

The Fundamentals of What You’ll Do:

• Be the Host: Foster a warm and inviting atmosphere that resonates with our brand values by implementing strategies to enhance the overall sensory experience for customers, appealing to their sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing.
• Prioritize Guest Experience: Create personal experiences and provide knowledgeable service to guide guests in selecting products tailored to their preferences.
• Keep an Open Mind: Embrace feedback and grow from it, supporting our commitment to an open communicative culture.
• Let Success Drive You: Organize with the Store Manager to conduct regular training sessions to enhance product knowledge, customer service skills, and overall performance.
• Foster a Team Culture: Adjust management strategies to accommodate different communication styles and personalities within the team.
• Communicate with Care: Demonstrate leadership by providing guidance, and support to store staff, fostering a positive and inclusive team culture.

We value hearing from individuals who possess:

• Experience leading teams in retail or hospitality settings.
• Exceptional skills in guiding and communicating effectively.
• An innovative approach, especially in sales-focused atmospheres.
• Dedication to ensuring customer happiness, both inside and out.
• Familiarity with skincare, body care, and fragrance is beneficial.
• Prior clienteling experience is advantageous.
• Basic technological proficiency is necessary.

Who We Are:

We are committed to the Planet. We contribute to the company's waste reduction targets through their support of related in-store initiatives, such as our in-store recycling program, following inventory management guidelines to reduce product waste, and eliminating the purchase of single-use plastics, as well as by promoting our refill products to heat targets.

The pay range for this position is $23.37 - $26.88 per hour (depending on skills and experience)

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