Store Manager- NY Saks Concession

A career in Maison Valentino is your chance to grow in a reality where business and creativity meet and thrive in an inclusive, and open‑minded community.

Maison Valentino believes in a colleague‑centric approach, where our contribution and behaviours as individuals are the secret of our success as a community. Each Valentino colleague is crucial to guarantee that every need in Valentino is met with mastery, creativity, uniqueness, and care.

A Store Manager for our NY Sask Concession Boutique. The Store Manager will be a leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, embodies strategic foresight, and fosters collaboration. They will need to take decisive actions which will play a crucial role in propelling business initiatives forward. This leader will be responsible for creating and executing business strategies to develop the Concessions as a place for client engagement and connection, and will act as an ambassador of the Maison and embody its values.

This position offers a base salary of $140K – $150K. Compensation is based on candidate experience and is subject to change.

Concession and luxury department experience is preferred but not required.

• Maintain a strong front‑of‑house presence, ensuring excellent in‑store experience and fostering a «couture service» mindset.
• Drive the implementation of company strategies by coaching, motivating, and supporting the Valentino Concession team, ensuring strong adoption of and understanding of company strategies.
• Act as a liaison between Valentino and Department Store leadership team, ensuring all parties are in the know with important communication and strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with the Department Store Stylist Club to drive brand recognition and revenue to our concessions.
• Partner with Department Store HR and Valentino Training Team, ensuring where needed proper training is given to Saks employees who are selling Valentino products.

• Drive and maximize sales performance to consistently achieve the overall sales target objectives while ensuring operational integrity and monthly profitability plans.
• Regularly analyze and monitor store KPIs, devising and implementing robust action plans to meet and exceed targets.
• At the beginning of each year, craft a comprehensive store strategy, revisited as needed monthly/quarterly, to align with store commercial target and broader company objectives.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure the seamless execution of business plans.
• Identify and seize opportunities to enhance performance through strategic partnerships with corporate stakeholders.
• Manage personnel expenses within budgetary constraints and adhere to discounting policies to preserve brand integrity.
• Partner with the Merchandising and Buying team to ensure relevant products are in the store to drive revenue.
• Report weekly to the Valentino Leadership team on sales trends and where we can pivot to increase sales.
• Cultivate a motivating and inclusive environment that values diversity and fosters mutual respect and teamwork.
• Conflict Management:
  Demonstrate managerial courage to tactfully dispense direct and actionable feedback; be open and direct with others without being intimidating; deal head‑on with people’s problems and prickly situations. Take partnerships with Retail Director & HRBP.
• Commit to the professional growth of each team member, preparing them for future advancements.
• Ensure that all staff adhere to high standards of professionalism, from grooming to conduct.
• Set SMART goals and ensure optimal staffing schedules to maximize team performance and compliance with labor regulations.
• Ensure proper and timely communication of company contents through morning briefings, products, and CRM training.
• Build the best team through talent retention and recruitment, ensuring career development and succession plans with HR support.
• In charge of all recruiting activities in the store in partnership with HR & Talent Acquisition.
• Responsible for all team planning, organizing, and plan the activities verifying day‑to‑day execution.
• Take all the necessary…