Chloe Retail Operation Manager
Tokyo, JAPAN
Job description
Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them. At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Boutique Operations & Process Management:
· Establish, implement, and monitor standardized retail operation flows across all boutiques to
ensure consistency, efficiency, and optimal performance. This includes designing and implementing
SOPs and regularly monitoring their effectiveness.
· Localize and adapt new operational flows and initiatives from HQ to suit the Japanese market,
considering cultural nuances and local regulations.
2. Communication & Collaboration:
· Maintain open communication channels with Retail Managers and Boutique Managers to gather feedback on operational effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
· Liaise with HQ Operations, Richemont Japan IT, Audit, Repair, and Accounting departments to ensure alignment and compliance. Serve as a point of contact for issue resolution and information dissemination.
3. POS System & BOH Management:
· Develop a deep understanding of the boutique POS system and provide ongoing support and trouble shooting assistance to boutiques.
· Create, implement, and monitor an efficient and visually appealing Back-of-House (BOH) manual that outlines best practices for inventory management, visual merchandising, and stockroom organization.
4. Customer Relations & Team Leadership:
· Supervise customer relations and call center operations to ensure customer inquiries and complaints are handled promptly and professionally. Implement strategies to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.
· Manage the operations team, providing leadership, guidance, and support to ensure they are effectively supporting the boutiques and achieving their objectives.
5. Sales Performance & Analysis:
· Collaborate with Retail Management and the Performance Manager to formulate and execute action plans to maximize sales and drive revenue growth. This includes identifying key sales opportunities and developing targeted initiatives.
· Analyze sales data by store, set realistic sales targets (monthly/weekly), and distribute weekly performance reports to boutiques, providing them with key performance indicators (KPIs) and insights into their sales performance.
· Accurately calculate monthly commission payments for each stylist based on their individual sales performance and report to HR/Finance.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Experience in apparel retail operations (retail, merchandising, logistics).
· Native Japanese, Business English proficiency.
· Thrives in fast-paced environments and embraces challenges.
· Passion for fashion.
· Proficient in Excel and general computer skills.
ATTRIBUTES
Ø Business acumen
Ø Energy, motivate all staff
Ø Toughness
Ø Communication skill
Ø Proactive &Self driven
Ø Solving problem skill
Ø Strategic thinking
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