VP, General Manager

Saks • Millburn, NJ

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About The Position

The Vice President, General Manager, under the direction of the Regional Vice President, is responsible for driving the selling process and profitability through effective development and management of store leadership. The role advances an elevated selling and service culture and develops and implements strategies that support operational excellence and company goals. The VP fosters company values in the store’s culture, recognizes the importance of store quality and performance to organizational success, and creates an inclusive store environment.

The position oversees sales and store operations, leads and develops senior leaders, builds strong teams, and develops talent and succession plans. The VP partners with the Executive Committee on company goals, vision, and mission, and is accountable for achieving sales, margin, payroll, profitability, and operational KPI objectives at the New York Flagship. The role requires travel for meetings, summits, and client events as needed.

Requirements

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of related management experience in retail or other positions of increasing responsibility and volume.
• Willingness to travel and fly to meetings, summits, and client events as needed.
• Ability to engage in high-level teamwork and use interpersonal skills to achieve results.
• Ability to drive positive outcomes through objectives and measures within the New York Flagship.
• Problem-solving and effective management ability.
• Intuitive, analytical, and creative approach.
• Strong strategic abilities.
• Ability to provide continuous feedback, mentoring, and coaching to elevate others’ performance.
• Positive, solution-oriented, customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet and exceed deadlines.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work with peers across multiple business verticals.
• Ability to inspire others, build trust quickly, and gain cooperation with little disruption.
• Ability to develop others through vision and a sense of purpose.
• People leadership focused on bringing out the best performance and potential in others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the selling process and direct the store leadership team through regular in-person visits and communication.
• Drive sales, increase margins, control payroll expenses, and improve profitability in line with company goals.
• Build teams, create a sense of community, and empower team members to manage their work.
• Build team morale and spirit, share successes, and encourage open dialogue.
• Devise strategies and plans to drive sales.
• Partner with the Executive Committee to participate in creating company goals, vision, and mission.
• Ensure operational excellence by holding stores accountable for operational KPIs and metrics.
• Lead and develop a diverse team of senior leaders and ensure they understand their roles.
• Identify talent needs proactively and provide succession plans to develop future leaders.
• Perform ad hoc responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Basic life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance
• Employee discount
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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