Store manager (Spanish premium fashion brand)

Job responsibilitiesWorks closely with the Retail Director, Commercial Team, HRBP and Operation TeamRecruiting, training, supervising and appraising staffMonitoring inventory levelsManaging budgetsDealing with customer queries and complaintsMaximizing profitability and setting/meeting sales targets, including motivating staff to do so Salesa) Drive SalesLead by example in customer service, greet customer and give assistance and make sure standards are followed to reflect a strong image for our brands and company.Reviews and analyses sales figures to identify opportunities to develop and drive sales performance at department and BU level.Challenges the team to improve performance compared to business and shape of chain using relevant retail metrics.Engages with relevant department colleagues to enlist support for local opportunities that deliver sales growth for the store.Analyses and demonstrates an understanding of the competition and identifies opportunities to exploit at store level.Demonstrates an understanding of the customer and challenges their team to drive conversion, average basket, UPT and maximize sales.Scheduling and daily planning for store cover, based on sales trend/week and hours/day.Commercial & VisualDelivers stores standards and implements events with impact and commercial focus.Challenges direct reports on presentation of product and ensures business policies and seasonal launches are delivered in line with the brand principal guidelines.Ensures VM elements highlight the merchandise throughout the store to create customer awareness of our different lines.Consistently seeks to benchmark own standards with peer stores and competitors and looks for ways to create an aspirational shopping environment for the customer keeping in line with brand principals. Stock ManagementEnsure following SOP in all matters related to stock management like, shipment receiving, cycle count, transfer between stores, devo returns, damaged items and withdrawals from shop floor emails, etc… and to communicate with concerned department.Ensure proper cover for OPS team for better replenishment of best sellers on shop floor, as well communicating with Commercial and Merchandiser to ensure receiving of best sellers regularly.Regularly reviews top and bottom selling lines with direct reports to ensure store is carrying correct options to maximize sales.Regularly reviews stock management process and stockholding areas with direct reports and operations team to identify areas of risk and initiate action.Servicea) Service StandardsActively demonstrates and role models service – Doing the right thing generating excitement and commitment to serviceRespond to customer complaints considering that satisfying customer is a top priority.Listens to and actively seeks feedback from customers on service standards in their store uses the information to drive improvementDrives the internal assessment process for ensuring service standards are driven on a daily basis and walk and talk service at every opportunityEnsures that service training is an integral part of training from induction through to existing staff to ensure all employees are trained to the highest standards and are clear on the customer and business expectations.b) Service MeasurementsAnalyses Mystery Shop report to identify areas for improvement and implements an action plan. Demonstrates an understanding of store themes at BU level and challenges direct reports to drive improvementRegularly recognizing excellent service in store on a regular basis supported by clear communicationStandardsa) ComplianceEnsures that the store is adequately resourced across all the areas that are touched by legal compliance have a thorough knowledge of all compliance issues across the store and that the people involved are knowledgeable and fully trainedEnsures employees are knowledgeable and always updated on SOPsImplements store self-assessment audits/reviews internal audit reports and devise action plans with the wider management team ensuing that actions are delivered.b) Health & SafetyDelivers a safe and legally complaint store trading environment for customers and employees by ensuring that there is a weekly review with the Health and Safety officer to identify risks and drive an action planWorks to ensure any store maintenance issues are reported correctly and resolved quickly to the company standard required, escalating as appropriateCleaning contractors are regularly reviewed to ensure they are delivering to brand cleaning specifications and escalate risks appropriatelyc) Duty ManagementEnsures that all the section managers are trained and able to carry out the duty manager role/ key holder role and manage major incidents competentlyLoss & PreventionEnsure that all cashiers understand and adhere to the cash management proceduresPossess high integrity and adheres to cash and security procedures with all security log forms populated truthfullyCarry out routine checks on stockroom and shop floor and look for loose alarmsCheck TGT after every stock take and take note of the items that might be due to theft. Deploy staffs on those zone areas and take precaution on those itemsBe vigilant and look out for shoplifters or anything that is out of the norm Peoplea) People policies and ProcessImplements company policies and processes for managing absence, leave, addressing disciplinary issues and support the management teamDemonstrates an understanding of the HR policies to drive improvement in employee’s behavior & outcomeWorking with HRBP to develop a robust succession plan at all levels within the store that supports the regional succession planFocus on recruitment as strategic process to bring in candidates with right attitude, partner with recruitment team to have a pipeline of candidates to maintain FTE levelsb) Voice of EmployeeEngages with the employees on a regular basis to build a strong working partnership that promotes good communication and involvement throughout the storeReviews and identifies the key learning’s from the survey in conjunction with Store Management team to create a robust action plan that drives improvement.Performance Development (PDR)Demonstrates all aspects of performance & development management, career and succession planningEnsures that all direct reports have SMART objectives and an individual development plan which are reviewed in line with the business performance management cyclePartners with HRBP to ensure staff completes required trainings through a Training Calendar and ensures reporting of training activity as requiredDrives a regular pattern in recognizing and rewarding success across the store formally and informallyCosts Controla) ProfitabilityDeliver an efficient use of FTE in the store which is comparable to MPC to Sales ratio and productivityChallenges teams to deliver shrinkage targets through accurate management of all stock systems and people processesb) Cost improvementCreates a robust Cost Improvement action plan for their store which looks for opportunities to drive improvement. Job qualifications Education:Graduate DegreeMinimum experience and knowledge:Retail experience+6 years of relevant experienceJob-Specific/Technical Skills required to complete the tasks:Motivated and can work towards set targets and KPI'sExperience with and passion for fashion brandsCommercial AcumenStrong leadership and customer management abilitiesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as good organizational, management, communication and sales skills