Assistant Store Manager, Woodbury Commons Outlet - Jil Sander

JIL SANDER; Central Valley (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Jil Sander in the United States seeks an Assistant Store Manager to lead a luxury team, drive sales, and uphold brand standards. You will work closely with the Store Manager to deliver an elevated shopping experience and maintain operational excellence.

The role emphasizes high-touch service for high-net-worth clientele, clienteling, and strong CRM usage, with responsibilities across inventory, training, visual standards, and loss prevention.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in retail, preferably in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of luxury clientele, high-touch service, and clienteling techniques.
• Proven ability to drive sales and meet/exceed targets.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales performance by supporting the team in achieving individual and store sales targets.
• Deliver an elevated, personalized luxury experience to high-net-worth clientele.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through CRM strategies and personalized follow-ups.
• Ensure the team delivers superior product knowledge and exceptional client service.
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and training new team members.
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to ensure a motivated and engaged team.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Sales target achievement

Retail operations

CRM systems

Tools

CRM software

Retail POS software

Job description

Jil Sander is an international luxury brand led by design, quality and functionality. Progressive and experimental, it delivers an enduring wardrobe for women and men fusing elements from different genres, in a play of contrast that produces a variety of garments and accessories that are evenly sumptuous, practical, and iconic. Technology and the hand-made, natural and high-performance materials, feminine and masculine, daywear and glamour, complement each other, balancing invention and purity of forms. The constant collaboration with artists, photographers, filmmakers, musicians, and artisans constantly adds resonance and depth to the vision. The brand was established in 1968 by Mrs. Jil Sander, it is directed by Simone Bellotti, and it was acquired by the OTB Fashion Group in 2021.

Overview

As the Assistant Store Manager, you will be responsible for leading and inspiring a team to deliver an elevated shopping experience while driving sales and operational excellence. The Assistant Store Manager will work closely with the Store Manager to implement business strategies, maintain brand integrity, and cultivate strong client relationships.

Reports To: Store Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales performance by supporting the team in achieving individual and store sales targets.
• Deliver an elevated, personalized luxury experience to high-net-worth clientele.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through CRM strategies and personalized follow-ups.
• Ensure the team delivers superior product knowledge and exceptional client service.
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and training new team members.
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to ensure a motivated and engaged team.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment aligned with brand values.
• Oversee daily store operations, ensuring efficiency in inventory management, cash handling, and stock replenishment.
• Uphold luxury brand standards through visual merchandising and store presentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and loss prevention measures.
• Analyze sales reports and KPIs to identify areas of improvement and drive business growth.
• Assist the Store Manager in executing marketing and promotional strategies.
• Develop and implement initiatives to increase foot traffic and client loyalty.

Work Schedule

• Flexible availability, including weekends, holidays, and early/late shifts as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in retail, preferably in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of luxury clientele, high-touch service, and clienteling techniques.
• Proven ability to drive sales and meet/exceed targets.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in using CRM systems and retail POS software.
• Passion for luxury fashion, fine jewelry, watches, or lifestyle products.

Salary Range: $63k - $67k

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