LVMH - Area Manager - East Midlands
London (Greater London) Sales
Job description
Company : Parfums Christian Dior UK
Business group : Perfumes & Cosmetics
Area Manager
DEPARTMENT: Retail
LOCATION: East Midlands
DIRECT REPORTS: Business and Account Managers
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
Deliver and exceed retail sales targets through the recruitment, development and retention of high performing teams. Consistently act as a brand ambassador to ensure effective communication of the brand values internally and externally through strong relationships with our retail partners.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
> Manage the consultant counters in the area
> Set retail sales, staffing, stock and productivity targets by counter that deliver the company's budgetary requirements.
> Review regularly the performance, opportunities and challenges in individual stores (and across the region) to ensure an appropriate business strategy is applied.
> Recruit a strong team in each counter and in particular to recruit strong Account Managers who can manage their own business; take a proactive approach to recruiting new retail talent and addressing performance issues within the team (around 40 consultants in 17 counters).
> Motivate and empower the team to exceed retail, launch, productivity, and CRM targets employing the Brand Coaching methods.
> Take ownership of the development of your team through the annual appraisal process; use the resources of education development accordingly.
> Ensure all recruitment, performance management and disciplinary activity follows the guidelines set.
> Ensure all counters adhere to the company art of selling, merchandising guidelines and personal grooming standards, and implement all counter management guidelines and tools.
> Manage the relationship with local store management to ensure they are 100% clear on the annual plan in the store, our objectives, strategy and tactics; work with team in store to identify local opportunities to further the success of the brand.
> Take responsibility for timely reporting from the store teams, ie. Web reporting, pos lite and driving compliancy.
> Build and maintain effective working relationships with Head Office team members
Desired profile
Experience required : Minimum 2 years
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Profile
> At least 3 years' experience in a management role
> Good understanding of retail principles and practices
> Experience within the retail market, ideally in the South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire area
> Personal affinity with the brand and the category
Key Leadership / Managerial Competencies
> Results driven
> Proven management experience in a fast paced environment
> Capability to build effective teams
> Understands the importance of delegation to direct reports
> Ability to be both proactive and reactive as required
Technical skills
> Proven negotiation and influencing skills to recruit people and secure space in store for activity as required
> Strong communication skills
- ability to set targets, communicate and review performance vs expectations with your team
> Competent IT skills (Lotus Notes and MS Office)
> Strong organisation skills
Criteria for performance evaluation :
> Achievement of net and retail targets, and market share growth in area
> Development of and retention of team