Kenzo Assistant Store Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Compensation
- $70,000–80,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
About Kenzo
Founded in Paris in 1970 by Kenzo Takada, Kenzo is a singular luxury house where Japanese sensibility meets the energy of the French capital. Now part of LVMH, the Maison is renowned for its bold prints, cultural dialogue, and joyful approach to fashion, accessories, and fragrance. As an employer, Kenzo offers a creative, international environment that values curiosity, craftsmanship, and contemporary vision. Its teams contribute to a brand legacy defined by openness, color, and movement, while benefiting from the standards, resources, and global perspective of one of the world’s leading luxury groups.
Kenzo Boutique Assistant Store Manager in Woodbury, NY – $70K–$80K + luxury benefits. Join our team.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop, train and continuously motivate sales associates toward achieving and exceeding personal and category sales objectives whilst applying retail excellence
- Demonstrate leadership on the selling floor by coaching team members and promoting collaborative teamwork across the boutique
- Manage and lead team efforts in clienteling, including effective resource deployment to promote new client acquisition and retention
- Meet all business goals as defined by Store Manager
- Facilitate solutions to customer issues and directly manage escalated complaints with professionalism and empathy
- Support sales staff by processing transactions and packaging customer purchases when required
- Enforce strict compliance with all company policies, procedures and service standards
- Perform daily opening and closing procedures with accurate reporting as directed
- Manage supply and stock levels in a timely manner to support operational needs
- Maintain inventory accuracy by assisting the Stock Associate with category cycle counts and shrink rate management
- Ensure store visual merchandising standards are consistently met and maintained
- Review sales data frequently and take action on visual merchandising initiatives to maximize revenue
- Provide on-the-spot coaching and constructive feedback to Sales Associates based on observations and facts
- Make recommendations to the Store Manager regarding associate recruitment and professional development
- Identify associate training needs and implement regular category meetings and training programmes
- Share responsibility for the P&L performance of the store and execute initiatives to maintain inventory accuracy within company standards
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in a luxury retail environment
- 1+ years of people management experience
- Previous work experience with European and/or luxury brands strongly desired
- College degree preferred
- Demonstrated ability to analyze selling reports and identify business trends and opportunities
- Proven experience driving positive and memorable customer interactions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational abilities
- Passion to inspire and influence a team with integrity and professionalism
- Flexibility to work a full retail schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3+ years of experience in a luxury retail environment with at least 1 year of people management responsibility. Previous work experience with European and/or luxury brands is strongly desired. The successful candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial perspective and proven ability to succeed in fast-changing retail environments.
Education
College degree preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Woodbury, New York, USA, with easy access to New York.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 70,000 to USD 80,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance, various paid time off programs, employee discount and perks, retirement plan with employer contribution.
Culture
Kenzo fosters a vibrant, multicultural workplace where Parisian sophistication meets bold, playful creative energy inspired by global perspectives. As an employer, it encourages individuality, collaboration, and artistic curiosity, offering teams an environment that values innovation, craftsmanship, and the freedom to challenge conventions.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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