Senior Director, Retail Stores-Outlet East & Canada

Michael Kors•NY Metro Area, NY

15d•$160,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion. If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you! This role is for a hands-on retail leader who knows how to run a multi-market business and drive sales and profitability through strong in-store execution across the East Coast and Canada. The leader will coach District Managers and store leaders, setting clear expectations, and building high-performing teams that deliver results. They will stay close to the field, using store visits and data to understand the business, solve problems quickly, and adjust when needed. This individual should be commercially minded, collaborative, and decisive, with a strong focus on accountability, execution, and developing talent across their region.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant retail experience
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
Experience leading high-volume, multi-unit retail environments across multiple markets

Nice To Haves

A self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset that can drive sales by leading their team in collaboration with cross functional partners
Ability to adapt to changing work demands; be able to effectively communicate and lead a team through different company initiatives
Energetic, motivated and engaging; dedicated to ensuring that succession plans are in place for all stores within the territory
Ability to think creatively and strategically increase business results year over year
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Plan and manage territory, district and store goals; track the progress of each district to ensure that all sales goals and objectives are met
Work closely with key stakeholders and cross functional partners to provide input and develop strategies to support the goals of the business, approaching opportunities with a solution and growth mindset
Frequent store visits to ensure business acumen and accountability as well as compliance of policies, store standards, visual and customer service standards
Analyze and monitor expenses and sales figures to maximize store profitability
Partner with Sr. DM/DM/AM/Store Managers to identify events and business opportunities in individual markets
Analyze metrics by district to create strategies to drive results
Recruit, train, develop and retain top talent for the region that is appropriate for each district
Partner with HR/Sr. DMs/DMs on performance management and talent development
Communicate effectively company objectives to Sr. DM/DM/Store Management team