SAINT LAURENT Department Manager page is loaded SAINT LAURENT Department Manager Apply locations ROME time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R122361 SummaryFounded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent was the first couture house to introduce the concept of luxury prêt-à-porter in a 1966 collection called 'Rive Gauche', synonymous with youth and freedom. This shift represented a first critical step in the modernization of fashion and revolutionized the socio-cultural landscape.In 1999, the luxury goods division of the Kering Group acquired Yves Saint Laurent and, under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since April 2016, continues to position the house at the summit of the luxury universe.Today, Saint Laurent collections include women's and men's ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties and eyewear.Job DescriptionROLE Reporting to the Store Director, the Department Manager is a professional in the category they oversee and is responsible for promoting brand engagement to customers in order to guarantee the quantitative and qualitative goals assigned for the department involved. He/she represents the company and is a proactive sales professional who operates according to the policies fixed by the Store and Assistant Director. He/ She leads, motivates, coaches the team of the Department, is responsible of his/ her Department staff development and of their assigned target and tasks achievement. MISSION A Business developer:Assure the recruitment, development and retainment of customersImplement action plans defined with the HQ and Store director and guarantee follow up at store levelCommunicate high quality relevant feedback and reporting to the Assistant Store Director / Store Director or staffA Talent Leader and Developer:Create and maintain a positive and motivating work environmentMotivate and challenge the team on a daily basis in your departmentA Brand Promoter:Promote the culture of the brand internally and externallyBuild a network of people who have an impact on local and international luxurybusiness in order to promote customer loyalty, especially with Top Clients and VIPs.Ensure store atmosphere upholds brand imageA Process Manager:Ensure that all the processes are in compliance with legal, safety, internalrequirements, sustainability, HR and stock organizationChallenge current processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in yourdepartmentPROFILECommitment to take part in an innovative projectProduct sensitivity and a strong market and fashion trends knowledge, a good general culture levelSignificant experience in the sale of luxury goods or retail: customer portfolioManagerial experience (Ability to provide constructive, straightforward feedback and coach your team to success)High sensitivity to customers experience and loyaltyPrecision, organizational skillsBeing organized and able to prioritize tasks based on the needs of the businessAdaptability, openness, listening abilities, curiosityHigh availability, responsivenessProduct and Fashion sensitivityExcellent interpersonal skills and a passion for providing excellent customer serviceA positive attitude and a willingness to learn and improveSaint Laurent is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. Job TypeRegularStart Date2023-11-01ScheduleFull timeOrganizationSL Luxury Retail S.r.l. Similar Jobs (1) GUCCI Team Manager - Roma Condotti locations ROME time type Full time posted on Posted 21 Days Ago A global Luxury group, Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods, Jewelry: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735 as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Houses to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow's Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these beliefs in our signature: "Empowering Imagination". In 2022, Kering had over 47,000 employees and revenue of €20.4 billion. Join us to shape the Luxury of tomorrow with us. #J-18808-Ljbffr
