Area Manager

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion. If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you

"I feel really lucky to be surrounded by such a great team. I'm not only grateful that they've helped me achieve my goals, but also that I can give them a place where they can achieve theirs."

• Michael Kors -

We have an exciting opportunity for an Area Manager in Paris, France.

The Retail Division at MICHAEL KORS is a continuously growing network of more than 30 Outlets, 80 Lifestyle stores, 100 Concessions/Shop in Shops in 21 European Countries. Our EMEA Retail team is passionate, driven, multicultural and has a wonderful international spirit.

Who You Are:

Leading an area with responsibility for all aspects of the management of shop in shop locations and concessions, the Area Manager is responsible for building and leading a team that is dedicated to driving the business. The Area Manager is also responsible for meeting all operational budgets and developing and maintaining a proactive business plan.

What You'll Do:

People

• Inspire, lead and coach the store management team to create a culture of performance delivery and accountability
• Recruit top talent to drive team retention, provide training and developing staff to build a team of true MK Ambassadors
• Proactively manage and resolve all HR issues in collaboration with HRBP
• Partner with HR and Finance to review PTS, identifying opportunities to improve
• Practice and role model the company behaviours, ensuring effective use of the behaviour tool kit

Service

• Provide coaching and support to assist MK Ambassadors in resolving customer service issues, empowering the teams to make decisions in the customer's best interest
• Ensure all stores across the area drive additional revenue through local customer events
• Build and maintain good communication with District Manger and members of corporate office, mall office, retail partners and other stores, collaborating and influencing to drive performance across the area

Sales

• Analyze reports and develop action plans to ensure expectations are met or exceeded
• Work with Team on Quarterly Planners to ensure the best business plans are set to achieve targets
• Track and communicate business results and opportunities, driving sales and product needs
• Collaborate with Business Partners to build strong relationships and identify marketing opportunities

Operations

• Ensure store maintenance is aligned to brand standards
• Maintain a systematic auditing program
• Support responsibility including all inventory needs for the integrity and accuracy of all logistics relating to the stores
• Develop and lead peak planning and sales set up
• Design and implement processes and procedures which allow the effective management of store teams remotely
• Implement and maintain all merchandising directives and ensure execution of effective merchandising strategies
• Lead and coach the teams to ensure the presentation of all displays, fixtures and all visual areas are reflective of current visual direction
• Plan and Travel with purpose, ensure all doors are visited in line with performance, 3 days per week dedicated to store visits

What You'll Need:

• Relevant proven retail and management experience within a fast-paced retailer
• Experience managing shop in shop locations and teams remotely
• Able to drive business and ensure the store goals are met
• Able to work as a charismatic and inspirational leader
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the time
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and follow-up skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Fluent English

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Employee discount across Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo
• Clothing allotment
• Employee Wellbeing programme

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