Associate Manager PT 20-29 hours TEMP - Soho

Tumi, Inc.•New York, NY

59d

About The Position

Since 1975, TUMI has been creating world-class business, travel and performance luxury essentials, designed to upgrade, uncomplicate, and beautify all aspects of life on the move. Blending flawless functionality with a spirit of ingenuity, we're committed to empowering journeys as a lifelong partner to movers and makers in pursuit of their passions. The brand is sold globally in over 75 countries with approximately 2,000 points of sale. As part of our Retail team, the Associate Manager is responsible for creating a client experience that accurately reflects the ethos of our brand while building and maintaining strong client relationships and driving sales through outstanding service. The ideal candidate is committed to client service, demonstrating a strong understanding of, if not passion for, the luxury, travel, fashion, and lifestyle markets. The TUMI retail environment encourages an entrepreneurial spirit, offering growth opportunities over time as we work together to increase sales, KPI's, build client awareness, provide world-class service, and grow the brand. At TUMI, you'll find a dynamic working environment, joining a community where each team member is empowered with an entrepreneurial spirit. Associates are respected as a vital part of the organization and recognized for their contributions. We believe in a workplace that gives every individual the opportunity to make an impact, and our ongoing commitment is to provide all the tools you need to succeed- guidance towards individual career growth, professional training and development initiatives, and a motivating, exciting environment- along with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits programs.

Responsibilities

Meet and exceed individual and store baseline goals for personal sales and KPI metrics inclusive of conversion, DPT, UPT and Client Data Capture.
Display a good sense of initiative, able to plan and prioritize, display strategic thinking, and champion change in an effective manner.
Take pride in work and strive for excellence.
Take responsibility for performance and complete all assigned tasks and meet deadlines.
Training and Developing: Help teach others training content through consistent roleplay and coaching. Demonstrate an openness to new ideas and concepts while quickly learning and applying to the job. Monitor and assist the Store Manager with the training and development for store associates. Complete quarterly goalsetting for personal development.
Coaching and Feedback: Clearly articulate strengths, goals and opportunities. Show critical thinking capabilities and is solution oriented. Utilize company tools to create a 360-degree coaching culture. Openness to feedback from supervisors, peers and team.
Exercise strong written and verbal skills.
Adapt communication skills upwards, laterally and to their team.
Demonstrate ethical conduct when completing job duties.
Promote the organization's business goals and adapt flexibly to change.
Ability to remain calm and deescalate situations.
Collaborate effectively with team.
Manage personal timecards to ensure payroll accuracy.
Maintain Tumi University Training.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
Ensure the store follows the visual guidelines and directives.
Enforce excellent client services through the emphasis of utilizing client books, thank you cards and executing event strategies.
Ensure a consistent superior client experience.