Assistant Store Manager - Vancouver, Canada - RIMOWA

RIMOWA

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Company Overview:

Welcome to RIMOWA, the first German Maison of the LVMH Group. We are a global lifestyle brand with a mission to create the essential tools for a lifetime of travel.

For more than 120 years, we've dedicated ourselves to develop unique products where function coexists with luxury, heritage with innovation, and craftsmanship with design.

At RIMOWA we believe that great ambitions demand resilient companions. It's why our tools are created with longevity in mind. Because the most meaningful journeys last more than a trip, they last a lifetime.

Please join us to discover your own.

Assistant Store Manager, Toronto

The RIMOWA Assistant Store Manager is responsible for supporting the Store Manager in increasing the overall performance of the store.

The Assistant Manager must lead the team in generating sales through exceptional client relations and product knowledge while acting as an ambassador for the RIMOWA brand.

Your Responsibilities:

Sales and Client Relations

Lead the team in achieving personal and store sales goals
Demonstrate sales leadership by playing an active role on the selling floor
Provide feedback to Store Manager on product assortment, buying trends and customer requests
Provide training for team in selling techniques and product knowledge
Lead team by example, demonstrating the highest level of service for a luxury brand while cultivating new and existing clients
Act as a brand ambassador of RIMOWA, play an active role in the community and seek outreach/networking opportunities

Team Management

Coach the sales team on performance, provide professional development, and nurture corporate culture
Motivate the sales team through the creation of a fun work environment
Practice/implement RIMOWA clienteling practices to build each team members business and overall store performance

Stock and Inventory Management

Communicate with manager to ensure inventory meets the needs of the business
Manage all repair processes in coordination with RIMOWA policy and procedures while providing exceptional customer service
Conduct inventory counts, manage RTV's and overall stock movement
Ensure accurate and efficient receipt and transfer of all goods

Operations

Maintain operation of all POS functions to ensure accurate store reporting and accounting
Assists in weekly and monthly sales/marketing reports using Excel and Cegid
Manage any facilities issues as they arise while controlling operational costs

Visual Merchandising

Merchandise the store and execute window displays in accordance with company directives for collections
Maintain all display fixtures, lighting and marketing material

Profile:

Completion of a High School diploma or equivalent
Must possess at least 3 years' experience in a retail environment
Experience working in a luxury retail environment an asset
Proven ability to drive sales from startup, execute events and work in concert with marketing
It is preferred that the incumbent come with a strong existing network in the industry and/or community
Required to lift boxes up to 20lbs repeatedly
Able to work evenings, weekends and holidays

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