Chanel Team Manager — Accessories (Fixed-Term Contract, Harrods)
About Chanel
Chanel is a globally recognised luxury house renowned for its heritage of craftsmanship, couture savoir‑faire and iconic accessories. As an employer, the brand offers a rigorous, client‑centric retail environment with high standards of product knowledge and service, and opportunities to develop within an international network of boutiques.
Chanel — Fixed Term Contract Team Manager, Harrods Accessories (London). Lead an accessories team to drive sales and deliver exceptional luxury client service.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead a boutique accessories team within the Harrods concessions to achieve sales targets and deliver outstanding client experiences.
- Drive client development through proactive clienteling, VIP service and relationship management.
- Implement and maintain Chanel retail standards for visual merchandising, product presentation and in‑store activations.
- Coach, mentor and develop direct reports; conduct performance reviews and manage rotas in line with business needs.
- Manage stock control processes, including receiving, inventory reconciliation and loss prevention procedures.
- Analyse daily and weekly sales KPIs, communicate results to senior management and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Ensure full compliance with Chanel brand policies, Harrods concession rules and legal requirements (cash handling, health & safety).
- Coordinate with regional managers and Harrods operations to deliver store initiatives, launches and client events.
Qualifications
- Proven leadership experience in luxury retail, preferably within accessories, leather goods or fashion boutiques.
- Track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets in a high‑value retail environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an emphasis on client development and VIP service.
- Strong organisational ability and attention to detail in merchandising, stock control and administrative tasks.
- Availability to work retail hours required by a Harrods concession, including evenings and weekends.
Skills
Experience
Typically requires several years of hands‑on luxury retail experience with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or team manager role, ideally within accessories or leather goods. Demonstrable success in client development, sales management and staff coaching is essential.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; further education in retail management, business or fashion is desirable.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK.
Culture
Chanel cultivates a culture of refinement and excellence, where craftsmanship and client service are central. The retail environment is demanding and performance‑driven, offering intensive on‑the‑job learning, mentorship and exposure to high‑value clientele within a prestigious brand context.
About Cerulean
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