General Manager

Versace; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Versace in Short Hills, NJ seeks a results-driven General Manager to lead a luxury retail team and uphold an exceptional client experience. You will drive sales, manage inventory, and ensure brand standards are consistently met.

Responsibilities include analyzing performance, setting goals, coaching staff, and collaborating with regional leaders on strategy, reporting and market trends. 3–5 years in luxury retail management and a relevant bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in retail management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Business preferred.
• Strong knowledge of specialty retail, including business development, visual merchandising and store operations.
• Proficient with POS systems, Word, Excel and email.
• Strong client relationships and market awareness.

Responsibilities

• Analyze store performance and propose action plans to reach sales and KPI targets.
• Partner with leadership to maximize sales and margins.
• Oversee sales and KPI performance and prepare periodic competitive reports.
• Lead and develop a high-performing in-store team.
• Ensure superior customer service and Versace brand experience.
• Manage store operations, inventory and visual merchandising.

Skills

Retail management

Luxury retail

Team leadership

Customer relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Business

Tools

POS system

Excel

Word

Email

Job description

Our leaders at Versace are fashionable, elevated and driven individuals who know how to keep their team focused and inspired. Success starts with being an entrepreneur- by acting as a strong brand representative in the community you will grow your business through client relationship management and events. We encourage an innovative workplace to strategically drive the business by being a solution-oriented leader. The General Manager will join our team supporting the development of an energetic team that is focused on maintaining exceptional levels of customer service.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Analyze the business, propose action plans to reach qualitative and quantitative objectives, improve results, support key business strategies

Partner with the Regional Director to maximize sales and margin goals

Responsible for the sales and KPIs performance of the store

Partner with the Regional Manager to prepare periodical reporting on competitors, product, potential opportunities

Analyze sell through and liaise regularly with the different divisions on product availability and market trends to maximize productivity

Develop business strategies, set achievable goals and targets and implement incentives to help boost sales

Team Management

Set personalized objectives and hold each team member accountable to develop behavior, performance and capabilities

Create and foster a dynamic environment, motivate employees to maximize team spirit, promote teamwork and maintain harmonious staff relations

Attract, develop and lead a high-performance team through effective training, coaching and/or motivational activities

Motivate team to drive results through effective training, accountability and celebrating successes

Plan and conduct daily and weekly in store briefings to motivate the team, set objectives and show how to reach them

Support with informative and inspiring participation the new staff onboarding experience

Client Management

Ensure superior customer service standards, through constant follow up with the team, to deliver the Versace experience

Be a brand ambassador and build relationships with Versace clients. Be an example for the team by engaging in customer interactions

Develop and expand customer base by capitalizing on high-profile clientele and sales

Maintain an active professional relationship with clients and community by understanding the needs and changes of the market

CRM

Monitor the team on managing their customer database, ensure they take actions to maintain a long-term relationship with customers and maximize sales opportunity

Implement and manage the boutique’s community outreach program to maintain active social relationships with clients

Support the organization of in-store & promotional events, liaising with merchandising & PR team

Store Management and Operations

Ensure the stock and the backroom are effectively managed and operational duties are met

Assures optimum shrinkage results are met by enforcing security measures and maintaining consistent accuracy in inventory levels

Remain in compliance with operational and company policies and procedures

Ensure store presentation and visual merchandising standards are maintained according to company directives and participate in VM set-up

Demonstrate operational excellence in all store processes including managing and balancing all related budgetary expenses

YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE

3-5 years of experience in retail management – luxury experience preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Business preferred

Full understanding of specialty retail, including business development, visual merchandising and store operations

Computer skills to include operation of retail point of sale system, Word, Excel and email

Strong relationships skills and ability to maintain long-term with clients and understands the needs and changes of the market

Strong team management skills, with the potential to develop people personally and professionally

Organization skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Ability to thrive within a high paced environment, multi-tasks with ease while maintaining a balance of daily responsibilities

A positive and constructive approach, sales focused with the ability to take ownership

WE’D LOVE TO SEE

An entrepreneur with the ability to drive results; adaptable, problem solver, strategic thinker

Well connected with a strong ability to engage

Elevated customer service skills; a true fashion expert with a passion for sales

A positive, outgoing, high-energy personality able to thrive within a high paced environment

OUR DIVERSITY VALUE

At Versace, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Versace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F