Assistant General Manager (FT), A|X Cross County

Armani • Yonkers, NY

329d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

As a leader within Giorgio Armani Corporation, you will be part of a diverse leadership and sales team, who you will inspire and motivate each day. You will work with the General Manager to align the entire team on driving sales, providing an excellent client experience, building strong talent and ensure the store operates efficiently and effectively. Your ability to combine entrepreneurial spirit, passion for the brand and knowledge of the luxury/retail business with organizational skills to manage the store will greatly influence the client and associate experience. As an Assistant General Manager, you will also provide input on merchandising, marketing, and client relationship strategies. Your daily presence on the sales floor will provide you the opportunity to understand the business on the front line, and you will have the opportunity to use the insights to improve the store's business. You will help shape and execute store strategies to build trusting relationships with clients and associates to drive revenue. In addition, you will be accountable for ensuring appropriate communications are cascaded throughout the team. To succeed in this role, you are willing to lead by example and with integrity, collaborate, be intellectually curious, strategic, lead through ambiguity and change and results oriented. As a key support for the General Manager, you will also be responsible for the end-to-end management of the store and its team, including labor and supply budget. Our team mission is passionately conveying the vision of Giorgio Armani.

Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in similar retail management field
• College/Post-Secondary degree preferred
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
• Ability to influence partners and motivate direct reports
• Demonstrated experience in executing Sales Management Trainings and Presentations
• Proficiency with Retail Systems and Office programs, i.e. Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Open availability and able to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights and weekends

Nice To Haves

• Italian, Spanish, French, Mandarin or other language skills are considered a strong asset

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate the sales team
• Align the team on driving sales and providing excellent client experience
• Build strong talent within the team
• Ensure efficient and effective store operations
• Provide input on merchandising, marketing, and client relationship strategies
• Understand the business on the front line through daily presence on the sales floor
• Shape and execute store strategies to build trusting relationships with clients and associates
• Ensure appropriate communications are cascaded throughout the team
• Manage the store and its team, including labor and supply budget

Benefits

• Annual salary range of $65,000.00 to $75,000.00
• Opportunity to participate in a bonus or commission benefit plan
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision
• Short and long-term disability
• Various paid time off programs
• Employee discount/perks
• Retirement plans with employer contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees