Men'S Department Manager - World'S Leading, European Fashion Retailer (San Francisco)

Jan. 28, 2012

San Francisco, CA

Confidential

~Please reply ONLY if you meet the below requirements~

World's leading, European FAST Fashion Retailer

MEN'S DEPARTMENT MANAGER

DEPARTMENT MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Department Manager, you are an integral part of the the company's image. You are directly responsible for the the success of your department. Your strong leadership skills and retail experience will set the example for your team while performing various tasks related to customer service, visual merchandising, sales and stock management, buying, loss prevention, human resources and operations.

Requirements

Ability to multi-task in a fast paced setting

Interest in fashion and current season trends as they apply to the market

Excellent communication skills

Detail oriented and organized nature

Prioritizes tasks to maximize efficiency of team

Takes initiative to accomplish all set goals

Great customer service skills

Leads and motivates team by setting the example

Desire for career growth within the company

Minimum of 4-5 years retail management experience

Duties

Customer Service

Provides highest level of care to customers

Visual Merchandising

Consistently ensures the floor is fully stocked with merchandise

Merchandises the store with the support of the visual merchandising team

Sales & Stock Management

Opens and closes registers with cashiers at the start and/or end of the day within their department

Oversees the receiving of new shipments (stockroom layout, garment sensors, display)

Controls all returns/damages/store transfers for department

Consistently meets sales goals set by upper management while striving to exceed expectations

Buying

Keeps up to date on product information regarding fits, fabrics, sizes and current season trends

Places orders for their department based on sales and latest market trends

Loss Prevention

Works closely with Store Manager to meet shrinkage goals within their department

Oversees store inventories for department and ensures the highest level of accuracy when doing so

Human Resources

Ensures the proper training for all staff and recognizes potential candidates for promotion

Recruits, interviews, develops and maintains a strong department team members

Ensures that all HR procedures are followed (payroll, store coverage, budgeted hours, training)

Operations

Organizes all issues relating to general services (maintenance, store orders, heating/cooling)

Follows all company policies and procedures focusing on the companies management principles