General Manager

Zegna; Manhasset (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Commuter benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

ZEGNA in Manhasset is seeking a General Manager to lead the boutique through exceptional service and strategic store leadership. You will partner with the Regional Director to elevate the client experience, drive sales, and grow the team with a focus on luxury standards.

You will set daily, weekly, and monthly targets, coach staff, manage operations, and ensure brand integrity while leveraging CRM insights to build lasting client relationships and deliver outstanding Made to Measure experiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in luxury retail or client-focused leadership.
• Proven ability to coach, manage, and inspire high-performing teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication; adept with CRM and data insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Manhasset boutique within the Retail Leadership Team to drive sales and profitability.
• Coach and develop store staff to deliver exceptional client experiences.
• Oversee operations, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring brand standards and compliance.

Skills

5+ years in luxury retail leadership

Coaching and team development

CRM and data-driven decision making

Job description

About Zegna

The global leader in luxury menswear, ZEGNA was founded in the Italian Alps in 1910. Part of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group, the brand remains true to the values of its visionary Founder, Ermenegildo Zegna, who believed in creating world-class fabrics in harmony with both nature and local communities - a philosophy embodied by Oasi Zegna, the home of our values. The inspiration behind the brand’s values, Oasi Zegna, continues to guide everything we do at ZEGNA - from supporting our people to fostering a culture of growth, where craftsmanship and innovation are core elements of our learning processes and long-term growth strategy.

About Zegna

The global leader in luxury menswear, ZEGNA was founded in the Italian Alps in 1910. Part of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group, the brand remains true to the values of its visionary Founder, Ermenegildo Zegna, who believed in creating world-class fabrics in harmony with both nature and local communities - a philosophy embodied by Oasi Zegna, the home of our values. The inspiration behind the brand’s values, Oasi Zegna, continues to guide everything we do at ZEGNA - from supporting our people to fostering a culture of growth, where craftsmanship and innovation are core elements of our learning processes and long-term growth strategy.

YOUR ROLE AT ZEGNA

As General Manager, based in the Manhasset boutique, you will bring your unique strengths to the Retail Leadership Team, helping us lead with excellence, elevate the client experience, and drive long-term business performance.

You’ll work closely with the Regional Director, Northeast and store team to cultivate an empowered, customer-focused environment where people and performance thrive.

How You Bring It To Life

Here’s how you’ll bring this role to life each day — making it your own and shaping it with your unique talents and expertise:

• Maximize store sales and profitability by analyzing business data, identifying trends, and developing action plans to capture new opportunities.
• Drive external business development by initiating client outreach, proposing in-store events, and engaging with the local community to generate traffic and loyalty.
• Lead by example, coaching the team to build meaningful, long-terms relationships with clients while ensuring the highest standard of service.
• Leverage CRM insights to set clear clienteling goals for the team and ensure ongoing relationship-building activities.
• Foster a deep knowledge of ZEGNA product offerings, style stories, and craftsmanship; share insights with the team and provide regular product training.
• Collaborate with planning and merchandising teams to optimize product performance, manage stock consolidation, and share timely feedback.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and develop top talent - continuously investing in your team’s growth, motivation, and performance while proactively managing and resolving conflicts, including taking disciplinary action when necessary to foster a healthy and collaborative team environment.
• Set and communicate daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets, supporting the team with structured coaching and action plans to achieve and exceed goals.
• Oversee operational excellence in-store, ensuring adherence to brand standards, efficient back-of-house processes, and proper use of retail tools and reporting systems.
• Manage financial and administrative aspects of the business, including budgeting, store reporting, payroll, and operational compliance.
• Uphold high standards for ZEGNA Made to Measure services, ensuring a consistently exceptional and personalized client experience.

WHO YOU ARE

This Is How You Show Up

• You bring 5+ years of experience in luxury retail, hospitality, or a comparable client-focused leadership environment.
• You are passionate about developing people and have a proven ability to coach, manage, and inspire high-performing teams.
• You are confident using digital tools and CRM systems, and you understand how data drives action.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where leadership, adaptability, and strategic thinking are key.
• You possess strong written and verbal communication skills and easily connect with a diverse range of clients and colleagues.

YOUR ZEGNA OFFER

• Annual gross salary range: $130k-$140k plus competitive bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, commuter benefits, and more.
• Learning and development programs, including access to ZEGNA Made to Measure certification.
• Paid vacation and holidays, based on tenure and role level

NATURALLY IN ZEGNA

Joining us means stepping into a world of excellence, where the uniqueness of our authenticity is rooted in the talents of our people, who together contribute to weaving a story of innovation and craftsmanship. You will become part of an ongoing journey of development, uncovering your talents while contributing to a proud legacy and a vibrant tomorrow.