Client Development Manager (Selling Manager)

Saks Fifth Avenue Stores (SFA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Manager of Client Development to lead a team of Style Advisors in a vibrant retail environment. This role focuses on enhancing sales through exceptional client relationships and effective coaching. You will inspire your team to deliver memorable shopping experiences while leveraging technology and data to drive performance. Join a forward-thinking company that values teamwork and offers rewarding career advancement opportunities. If you are passionate about retail and committed to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement Opportunities

Work/Life Balance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management experience in retail with proven success.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales by coaching Style Advisors on clienteling and selling skills.
• Build strong client relationships to enhance customer loyalty.
• Manage onboarding, training, and performance of the selling team.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Sales Strategy Development

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Education

4-year degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Clienteling Tools

Social Media Platforms

Job description

Location: New York, New York, United States

Job Opened: September 26th, 2024

Job Number: R-109853

Job Type: Regular

Remote: No

What This Position is All About

Under the direction of the General Manager or Assistant General Manager of Merchandising, the Manager, Client Development is responsible for driving sales by developing the selling and clienteling skills and behaviors of a team of Style Advisors, creating a high performance team and consistently coaching for optimal sales results. The Manager, Client Development must maintain high visibility on the selling floor to coach and develop their associates’ ability to drive sales by connecting with customers and building sustainable client relationships through exceptional service and regular outreach. Fundamental to the role of Manager, Client Development is the responsibility for onboarding, training, ongoing education, and performance management of the selling team, providing product knowledge training, event information, policy and procedure updates, and targeted selling and clienteling coaching. Teamwork must be fostered and performance issues must be managed effectively, counseling out poor performers while proactively recruiting to fill open positions.

Who You Are:

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment where no one day is the same
• Able to organize and build structural processes
• Inspire others through thoughtful leadership
• Able to strategically come up with solutions based on research and critical thinking
• Drives positive outcomes through objectives and measures & monitors progress & results successfully.
• Constantly looking for ways to improve the way things are done & comfortable with change and challenging conventions.

You Also Have:

• 4 year degree preferred
• Proficiency in utilizing available technology, Word, Excel etc is required
• Must be flexible in scheduling as the business needs require evening weekend and holiday schedules
• 3+ years of management experience with comparable volume or a proven track record of success managing a selling workforce and achieving results

As The Client Development Manager, You Will:

CLIENT DEVELOPMENT

• Establish deep relationships with clients and drive repeat business to achieve sales goals and event goals.
• Consistently deliver memorable shopping experiences to all clients; plan client appointments to maximize results.
• Maximize every appointment with a client to address their fashion needs and those of the client's network.
• Inform clients of in-store events to enhance their experience of Saks and increase engagement.
• Diagnose client spend and identify opportunities to increase engagement and wallet share.
• Increase new client acquisition by leveraging various marketing tools such as ccA+, social media platforms, referrals and networking.
• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT THROUGH TECHNOLOGY & CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

• Manager, Client Development coaches their Style Advisor to use technology & data to drive their business and develop a growth mindset of:
• Building their personal brand as a fashion authority through proactive marketing and outreach.
• Strategically leveraging social media platforms to promote themselves as a fashion influencer and broaden connections beyond client base.
• Using multiple channels of technology to strengthen existing relationships and drive new client acquisition.
• Using a clienteling tool to stay connected with the client and make targeted recommendations based on shopping history and preferences.
• Using technology to deliver 24/7 service.
• Taking initiative to stay informed on new merchandise deliveries in the store to maximize selling potential.

SELLING FLOOR OPERATIONS

• Is a management leader on the floor to help resolve client issues and support the general running of the selling floor
• Provides a comfortable and welcoming shopping environment for the client by ensuring the ongoing maintenance of the selling floor, fitting rooms and customer areas, filling in merchandise and recovering the floor as needed.

Your Life and Career at SFA:

• Be a part of a team of disruptors focused on stores and redefining the luxury experience.
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities, from retail to supply chain, to digital or corporate
• A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance
• Benefits package for all eligible full-time Associates (including medical, vision and dental)

Salary and Other Compensation:

The starting salary for this position is between $74,000-86,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, skills, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for bonus.

The Company offers 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 in SFA. We look forward to reviewing your application.

SFA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SFA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SFA welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.