Brand Manager, Schiaparelli, Bergdorf Goodman

Saks Fifth Avenue

3d • $110,000 - $119,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Schiaparelli Brand Manager serves as the primary leader and brand ambassador for Schiaparelli within Bergdorf Goodman. This role is responsible for building and developing a high-performing team, driving exceptional sales results, and ensuring the boutique consistently delivers a world-class client experience. The Brand Manager acts as the critical bridge between Bergdorf Goodman and Schiaparelli, balancing the strategic visions of both luxury entities to exceed revenue targets and elevate the brand's presence.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of relevant experience, in luxury retail or fashion
• 4-year degree
• Achievement of Schiaparelli overall boutique sales goals and individual associate KPIs.
• Expansion of VIC retention metrics and emerging seller revenue.
• Demonstrated success in developing talent and maintaining high engagement within the boutique team.
• Proven track record of achieving business goals
• A collaborative, “win together” mindset
• Basic proficiency with Google Suite, advanced proficiency preferred
• Certain roles may require standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Champion the vision, heritage, and luxury culture of both Schiaparelli and Bergdorf Goodman, ensuring seamless alignment between both brands.
• Partner with BG and Schiaparelli leadership to devise creative, strategic solutions to increase sales, drive brand availability, and maximize market share.
• Participate in seasonal buy reviews and optimize purchase receipts and inventory reserves through deep analysis of existing and emerging client demand.
• Direct, motivate, and develop boutique leadership and sales associates through clear goal setting, ongoing feedback, and targeted coaching.
• Oversee associate performance, career development, and succession planning. Celebrate high performance while proactively addressing behavioral or sales opportunities.
• Partner with Bergdorf Goodman Out-of-Home Base (OHB) Emerging Sellers to expand Schiaparelli’s reach and seller base across the store.
• Design and implement comprehensive clienteling strategies, focusing on the growth of the Very Important Client (VIC) base and the development of an Emerging Client Program.
• Lead the planning and execution of all client-facing events, activations, and luxury experiences in collaboration with BG and Schiaparelli stakeholders.
• Act as the primary visual liaison between Schiaparelli and BG to ensure the boutique adheres to elite brand visual guidelines.
• Facilitate and manage all brand and product training programs for store associates.
• Collate performance metrics and market feedback to create detailed executive summaries and business recaps for key internal and vendor stakeholders.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding proprietary store and brand information across all communications.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• basic life insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• disability insurance
• a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager