Store Director

Recruiter: Parajumpers
Location: SoHo, NYC
Posted: August 26, 2022
Function: Retail
Level: Director
Reports to: VP North America
Hours: Full Time

Parajumpers, the Italian luxury outerwear brand, is looking for an experienced and driven Store Director to lead its first global retail store in SoHo, NYC. As Store Director, you will be chief brand ambassador, inspiring and driving your team to successfully reach qualitative and quantitative targets. You will be responsible for overall store performance, including sales performance and targets; recruitment and staff development; merchandising and visual presentation; expense and payroll; and all other day-to-day activities. This position will report into the VP of Sales & Marketing.

Operational Responsibilities

● Ensure seamless roll-out of POS systems and inventory management platforms
● Implement merchandise management best practices
● Hire enthusiastic and driven store staff prior to opening
● Own the operational timeline for the store’s Fall 22 opening, establishing all workflows

Managerial Responsibilities

● Identify and implement strategies, business opportunities, and initiatives to achieve and exceed business goals and targets
● Oversee profitability of the store, including sales growth, staffing, and effective inventory management
● Manage all controllable expenses, including allocation of payroll
● Demonstrate sales leadership by personally managing and developing client relationships
● Train, manage, and develop all store staff with a focus on exceptional customer service
● Establish reporting and feedback flow to the relevant stakeholders

Qualifications

● +3 years store management in NYC with proven track record of successful store openings
● Enthusiasm for outerwear and outdoor lifestyles, including awareness of retail and communication trends within the local market and larger apparel industry
● Sales driven with proven analytical skills and strategic planning
● Entrepreneurial spirit and solutions-oriented creativity with customer focus
● Existing network and client base in the local area
● Excellent leadership skills, particularly in team motivation and culture building

Send us your resume to: nycstore@parajumpers.us