Description:
The Sales Manager is responsible for the sales experience of a Neiman Marcus store department(s), facilitating partnerships across departments, driving team towards goals, and using team skills to build a customer-oriented sales experience, all while being a steward of Neiman Marcus. You will work on-site in the assigned location and report to a Senior Group Manager.
What You'll Do
- Drive towards the achievement of maximum sales and growth following company vision and values in partnership with other functional leads for department
- Oversee all aspects of merchandise and communications with merchant and vendor partners (e.g., presentation, returns, and damages)
- Manage team execution, anticipating and adjusting for risks and roadblocks to maintain within department(s)
- Contribute to strategic goals for the store and set priorities by department
- Review business with applicable Buyers for department and discusses action plans to produce positive results
- Establish plans and strategies in partnership with Client Development Lead(s)
- Develop understanding of and analyze internal and external customer behaviors, trends, and preferences, adjusting processes and standards accordingly (e.g., focus programs)
- Plan and complete departmental budgets and ensures guidelines are being followed to minimize operating expenses and maximize revenue
- Support audit compliance to enforce department and stockroom controls, as applicable
- Manage people, product and placement, and sales promotion within department
What You Bring
- 4-6 years of relevant experience, luxury retail fashion experience
- Track record achieving results
- History of building, leading, motivating, and coaching teams
- "Win together" mentality
- Microsoft Office Suite proficient
- Certain roles may require standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds
- Schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays