VP, General Manager — Luxury Retail Growth Leader

Saks Fifth Avenue; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Exemplar Luxury Group, including Neiman Marcus, seeks a strategic Vice President, GMr to drive store leadership, elevate luxury service, and deliver profitable growth across flagship operations.

The role requires 15+ years in senior retail management, strong leadership, and the ability to collaborate across business verticals. You will travel for meetings and set the pace for excellence in a fast-paced luxury environment.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of management experience in retail or similar leadership roles.
• Willingness to travel and fly to meetings, summits, client events as needed.
• Ability to lead with a people-first approach and drive high performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the selling process and direct store leadership through regular in-person visits and clear communication.
• Drive top-line sales, margins, and profitability while managing payroll and expenses.
• Build teams and a sense of community; empower others to manage their work.
• Foster morale, celebrate wins, and encourage open dialogue within the team.
• Devise strategies and plans to drive sales and align with company goals.
• Partner with the Executive Committee to shape goals, vision, and mission.
• Ensure operational excellence by meeting KPIs and store metrics.
• Lead and develop a diverse team of Senior Leaders; plan succession.
• Proactively identifies talent needs and builds a pipeline of future leaders.
• Handle ad hoc responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Mentoring & coaching

Interpersonal skills

Analytical

Creativity

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Exemplar Luxury Group, including Neiman Marcus, seeks a strategic Vice President, GMr to drive store leadership, elevate luxury service, and deliver profitable growth across flagship operations.

The role requires 15+ years in senior retail management, strong leadership, and the ability to collaborate across business verticals. You will travel for meetings and set the pace for excellence in a fast-paced luxury environment.