Michael Kors Assistant Store Manager
About Michael Kors
Michael Kors is a global luxury fashion brand known for its accessible American sports-luxury aesthetic. As part of Capri Holdings, the brand operates within a multi-brand luxury group that emphasizes global expansion, cross-brand mobility and a strong retail footprint. The employer fosters a commercial, design-led environment where brand heritage and customer experience are central.
Michael Kors seeks an Assistant Store Manager in Amsterdam to lead store operations, coach the team and drive sales.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coach, inspire and lead the store team to deliver consistent high-performance and a culture of accountability.
- Support recruitment, onboarding and ongoing training to develop brand ambassadors and succession pipelines.
- Lead by example on the sales floor to meet and exceed sales targets and store KPIs.
- Analyze performance reports and implement actionable plans to improve conversion, average transaction value and client retention.
- Proactively manage the client database and clienteling activities to deepen relationships and drive repeat business.
- Plan and collaborate on local customer events and promotions to generate incremental revenue.
- Ensure inventory integrity through scheduled audits and bi-annual inventories and oversee loss-prevention practices.
- Utilize company communication platforms effectively and action corporate updates in a timely manner.
Qualifications
- Proven retail and store management experience in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
- Demonstrated leadership capability with experience coaching and developing front-line teams.
- Strong commercial acumen with familiarity interpreting retail KPIs and sales reports.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office and digital clienteling/CRM tools to support sales activity.
- Excellent organisational, interpersonal and follow-up skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to remain composed under pressure and adapt to changing retail priorities.
- Fluency in English with strong verbal and written communication skills.
Skills
Experience
Proven retail and management experience in a fast-paced environment, including hands-on sales leadership, team development and operational accountability.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in business, retail, fashion or a related field preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.
Benefits
Cross-brand discounts & private employee sales; Vacation allowance (paid time off); Internal mobility across Capri brands; Employee Assistance Program for mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.
Culture
The workplace culture emphasizes a fast-paced, creative retail environment with strong teamwork and commercial focus. As part of Capri Holdings, the brand encourages internal mobility, inclusivity and development of employees as brand ambassadors.
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.
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