Loro Piana Assistant Store Manager
Loro Piana, a distinguished Italian luxury Maison established in 1924, is renowned for its unparalleled quality in textiles, ready-to-wear collections, accessories, and bespoke garments. As a prestigious member of the LVMH group, Loro Piana is committed to maintaining its legacy of exceptional craftsmanship and excellence, offering a unique and enriching environment for its employees.
- Collaborate with the Store Manager to lead a successful store team through task delegation, performance management, and storytelling to convey product knowledge while upholding service and selling standards.
- Identify opportunities for optimizing sales growth and operational efficiencies.
- Facilitate communication between the store team, the Store Manager, and corporate partners to ensure alignment on sales objectives.
- Support the sales process by ensuring the highest level of luxury service and navigating critical situations with professionalism.
- Develop strong relationships with top clients by managing VIC initiatives to reflect an elevated brand image.
- Partner with the Store Manager to oversee a successful team by delegating tasks, enhancing product knowledge, and developing service standards.
- Provide effective guidance, coaching, and feedback to all team members to foster professional growth and a productive work environment.
- Create career development plans and identify growth opportunities for all team members.
- Participate in the scouting and selection of new team members by collaborating with HR partners.
- Lead team meetings to provide store performance updates and emphasize key priorities.
- Enhance comprehension of important operational procedures including inventory management, daily opening/closing activities, and strategic scheduling.
- Manage various operational procedures such as cycle counts, stock consolidations, and fiscal inventory.
- Oversee the After Sales process and flow, including alterations, repairs, and spare parts.
- Report store facilities and maintenance issues in a timely manner to guarantee safety and functionality of the store.
- Manage store expenses related to profit and loss including shipping/receiving costs, supplies, and alterations, optimizing expenditure within budget constraints.
- Oversee proper execution of internal procedures, administrative tasks, and operational activities.
- Enforce labor laws, safety procedures, and sales regulations with the support of corporate partners.
- 3+ years of management and sales experience, preferably in a luxury retail environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, and other digital tools.
- Excellent leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of sales, operations, and inventory.
- Ability to travel and work weekends.
- Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
- Leadership and team management
- Sales and business development
- Operational management
- Client relationship management
- Problem-solving
- Proficiency in digital tools
Minimum of 5 years in a management role, with a focus on sales, preferably within the luxury retail sector.
Loro Piana offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $115,000 USD per year, with flexibility to recognize and reward various levels of expertise, performance, and tenure.
Loro Piana provides a comprehensive benefits package, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Loro Piana is dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion where every individual feels a sense of belonging. The company values diverse identities and perspectives, continuously assessing its employee and candidate populations to ensure they are all-encompassing and equitable.