VP General Manager

Saks Fifth Avenue Llc; Island (KY); On-site; USD 176,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee discount

Job summary

Neiman Marcus seeks a Vice President/GM to lead the NY flagship store leadership, driving selling process, profitability and an elevated service culture. The role demands a high-impact leader with 15+ years in retail management, a 4-year degree, and willingness to travel to meetings and client events.

You will shape strategy, coach senior leaders, and ensure operational excellence across stores. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and bonus eligibility, with a starting salary in

Qualifications

• 4 year degree, or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years related management experience in retail or similar.
• Willingness to travel to meetings and events as needed.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic, analytical and creative thinking.
• Mentoring and coaching experience.
• Customer-focused mindset and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Oversee selling process and provide direction to the store leadership team.
• Drive top-line sales, margins, and profitability.
• Build and lead teams; foster community and accountability.
• Maintain morale and encourage open dialogue within the team.
• Devise strategies to drive sales and growth for the NY Flagship.
• Monitor growth and progress of the NY Flagship.
• Collaborate with Executive Committee on goals, vision and mission.
• Ensure operational KPIs are met across stores.
• Develop AVPs and nurture leadership talent for future roles.
• Lead diverse senior leaders and inspire peak performance.
• Identify talent needs and plan succession for the organization.

Skills

Store leadership

Strategic planning

People development

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Since 1907, Neiman Marcus has been a leader in luxury retail, providing a uniquely curated product assortment, unparalleled services and exclusive activations for customers in Pursuit of the Extraordinary. Known for creating Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional experiences, Neiman Marcus has a rich history as a brand builder, bringing together the world’s top luxury designers and customers to foster a dedicated following for generations. We serve customers across our stores, digital channels and through remote selling. Neiman Marcus is part of Exemplar Luxury Group, the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences.

Job Description:

Vice President/GM

WHO WE ARE:

Neiman Marcus is a leading luxury retailer that provides a curated product assortment, unparalleled services, and exclusive activations for customers in Pursuit of the Extraordinary. It is known for creating the Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional customer experiences including the Neiman Marcus Awards, Fantasy Gifts, seasonal campaigns, and “Retail-tainment” initiatives. Neiman Marcus has a rich history as a brand builder, bringing together the world’s top luxury designers and customers to foster a dedicated following for generations. It serves customers across its 36 stores, digital channels, and through remote selling. It is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of world-class luxury retailers and real estate assets.

YOU WILL BE:

Under the direction of the Senior Vice President, the Vice President, GMr is responsible for driving the selling process and profit through developing and managing effective Store Leadership. The VP drives an elevated selling and service culture. The VP develops and implements strategy to ensure operational excellence and results that are aligned with the company goals. The VP supports and fosters the Company’s values to weave into the New York Flagship’s culture. This VP understands that the success of the organization is tied to the quality and performance of the stores and creates an inclusive store environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Oversees the selling process and provides direction to the store leadership team through regular in person visits and communication
• Accountable for driving top lines sales, increasing margins, controlling payroll expenses and increasing profitability to meet the company’s overall goals
• Build teams; create a sense of community when leading a team and empower others to manage their work
• Build morale and spirit in their team; share wins, successes and encourage open dialogue with the team
• Accountable for devising strategies and plans to drive sales
• Responsible for monitoring the growth and progress of the NY Flagship
• In partnership with the Executive Committee, participate in creating the company’s goals, vision, and mission
• Ensures operational excellence by holding the stores accountable for executing all Operational KPIs and metrics as directed by the NY Flagship Leadership Operations Team
• Actively develops and coaches the Assistant Vice Presidents (AVP), develop their teams, and be ready to take on their next growth assignments
• Lead and develop a diverse team of Senior Leaders that understand their role
• Proactively identifies talent needs and provides succession plans to create a pool of future leaders
• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• 4 year degree, or equivalent experience
• 15+ years related management experience in retailing or other positions of increasing responsibility and volume
• Willingness to travel and fly to meetings, summits, client events as needed
• You get things done by engaging in high-level teamwork and flexing your interpersonal skills
• Drives positive outcomes through objectives and measures within the New York Flagship
• Someone who can problem-solve and manage effectively
• You are naturally intuitive, analytical, and creative
• You possess fine-tuned strategic abilitiesProvides continuous feedback to elevate the performance of others; creating a culture of success through mentoring and coaching
• You possess a positive, solution-oriented, and customer-focused mindset
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment with the flexibility to adapt to change
• Have an eye for detail, often going above and beyond your goals to meet and exceed deadlines
• Collaborative - should be able to work with peers across multiple business verticals
• Can inspire others with your recommendations, build trust quickly and can gain cooperation with little disruption
• Inspire and develop others with their vision and sense of purpose
• A people leader, who is focused on bringing out the best performance and potential in others

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT NEIMAN MARCUS:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
• An amazing employee discount

SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS:

The starting salary for this position is between $ $ 175,939.18 – 190,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for bonus.

Benefits: We offer 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 with Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact [Contact Name/Department/Email].

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

YOUR LIFE ANDCAREER AT EXEMPLAR LUXURY GROUP:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
• An amazing employee discount

Benefits: We offer 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 with Exemplar Luxury Group. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Salary Range $202,330 - $252,913*

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.