Store Manager
at Gieves & HawkesReporting to: Regional Manager Department: Primary focus: Ready-to-Wear & Made to Measure Executive Summary: With three Royal Warrants to our name, at the prestigious address of No.1 Savile Row, Gieves & Hawkes maintain's its position at the heart of English tailoring. Both Thomas Hawkes and James Gieve were quintessential English gentleman who understood the needs of international travellers and explorers. They dressed in style, dignity, confidence and charm. They were curators of the finest things in life, set high standards of artisan craftsmanship and quality. They were maverick and risk takers. Men who enjoyed life. Men who looked further then the shores of England. These values remain true to the heritage and quality of the Gieves and Hawkes brand ethos. The key to our success is the people who can dynamically reinforce our roots as bespoke tailors and military outfitters - all while introducing our heritage as travellers and explorers. We are most excited to maintain our position as No1 Savile Row and would like to attract others who share this dynamic enthusiasm for the brand. We believe in nurturing the talent of our employees and developing their skills. Purpose of the role: To be responsible for the efficient running and operations of the store To Develop and grow the ready-to-wear & made-to-measure areas of the business. To Market & network Gieves & Hawkes locally & regionally To lead, develop and manage an outstanding team who consistently deliver an exceptional customer experience. To achieve and exceed set financial targets and KPI's To always be an ambassador of the brand and key corporate values Key role Accountabilities: Financial Targets:
- To achieve set financial targets on a daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly and annual basis
- To liaise with and update the Reginal Manager regarding all financial targets and weekly reports relating to the department.
- To ensure that the sales team are updated daily with progress on the weekly, monthly and year to date performance and tasked accordingly KPI Management
- Daily, weekly, monthly and Annual KPI management including but not limited to conversion rates, ATV, UPT and CRM Data Capture – all for both the store and the individual members of the team. Customer Service
- To always deliver an outstanding customer experience
- To always maintain excellent levels of customer service within the store
- Engage with customers making purchases to establish their present and future requirements.
- To monitor and deliver outstanding after sales service
- To ensure a well-trained, well-groomed, enthusiastic sales team are always on hand to meet, greet and host their customers. Visual Merchandising
- To ensure the store delivers an outstanding customer experience the highest standards of housekeeping and visual merchandising standards must be maintained. Stock Management and Security
- To ensure that the store has correct stock levels, always, and that replenishment orders are placed in liaison with the merchandise and planning team.
- To monitor and act upon all stock and takings discrepancies, immediately in liaison with the Stock control dept and Merchandise and Planning Dept
- To ensure that weekly and seasonal deliveries, goods in and out and negative stock procedures are undertaken as per the set G&H guidelines Team Management
- To effectively manage staff, in close liaison with the Human Resources dept. With reference to recruitments, induction, training, disciplinary matters, appraisals and payroll. To ensure that correct staffing levels are always maintained
- To ensure everyone in the team receive thorough product knowledge training throughout the year
- To hold daily meetings to ensure the team is updated and to receive feedback on all relevant store matters
- To ensure that all staff are well always presented and portray an appropriate brand and company image.
- To maintain close communication with the company's HR manager and HR Dept
- To have a good awareness and understanding of the company's disciplinary procedures as stated in the company handbook
- To motivate the team through encouragement, setting of individual objectives and accountabilities, giving reinforcement and feedback to enhance the team'sdevelopment and performance Health and Safety
- To ensure that the store complies with the company's H&S policy. Marketing
- Achievement of CRM Data capture targets against sales placed through the till
- Work with the Regional Manager/Marketing Manager to plan localised events and to ensure invitation lists are accurate and relevant customers are invited. Education and Training Please give details of your educational career including any qualification s that you have obtained and any further awards that you feel would help with your application. If you are selected for interview, you will be required to bring with you your original certificates from your major qualifications for copy. Declaration It is essential that you sign and date your covering letter and CV. Successful candidates may be disqualified and or could be dismissed once employed if any information given in the covering letter or CV is found to be false. Offers of Employment All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory references, medical and health clearance. Gaps in the CV of longer than four weeks in the period where references are required will also require verification by a suitable person. Gieves & Hawkes/Fraser Group Benefits:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- £37,000 basic salary
- Fearless 1200
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme
- 60% discount in our full price G&H stores &
- 20% discount, other Fraser Group stores
- Managers Bonus scheme
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