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Job Title
Assistant General Manager - Merchandising Saks Fifth Avenue
Location
New York , New York
Country
United States
Region
NY Metro
Position type
Permanent
Category
Retail
Job Function
Store - Management

Assistant General Manager - Merchandising Saks Fifth Avenue

Under the direction of the General Manager, the Assistant General Manager of Merchandising is responsible for increasing sales by focusing on driving the selling process through developing and managing effective selling teams, creating a service and selling culture that delivers results and ensuring the alignment of the merchandise to local needs and opportunities.  The Assistant General Manager of Merchandising is responsible for developing a high performance selling organization; ensuring that all selling associates have clear selling strategies as well as broad product knowledge, and effectively coaching selling managers and associates to achieve selling goals, while ensuring that the customer service experience as delivered by the store team consistently exceeds customer expectations The Assistant General Manager of Merchandising understands that the success of the organization is tied to the quality and performance  of the team, and is responsible for developing, motivating and retaining talent in order to drive sales results and maximize store volume. 

Responsibilities:

Selling Culture

  • Executes the VP/GM’s strategic vision.
  • Responsible for helping drive selling and clientelling behaviors.
  • Strong floor presence
  • Drives the Saks clientelling culture through coaching and mentoring Selling Manager team.

Marketing

  • Fosters a store climate that coaches Selling Managers to achieve marketing event goals.
  • Community involvement.

Talent

  • Directly oversees all Selling Managers except FAC.
  • Responsible for developing top talent Selling Managers to promotability.
  • Knows competitors top talent selling associates.
  • Provides leadership and motivation to Brand Ambassadors to drive selling and clientelling.

Product

  • In partnership with the VP/GM and RSM, acts as the Chief Merchant for the store to ensure the alignment of merchandise to local needs and opportunities.
  • Strong communications with DMM’s and RSM.

 

Qualifications: 

  • 4 year degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of management experience with luxury retailer or comparable experience.
  • Complete mobility required.