Michael Kors Assistant Store Manager

Location
Employment Full-time
Seniority Manager
Posted Mar 19, 2026

Michael Kors seeks an Assistant Store Manager in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area to lead retail operations, clienteling and omni‑channel sales.

Overview

Michael Kors is a global luxury lifestyle brand within Capri Holdings Limited, known for accessible American luxury across ready-to-wear, accessories and leather goods. The brand operates a global retail and wholesale network and invests in omnichannel retailing, creative merchandising and talent development, offering career mobility across sister labels within the group.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver an elevated, personalised customer experience and drive store sales performance.
  • Lead and execute opening and closing procedures, daily operational tasks and loss-prevention protocols.
  • Coach, mentor and develop store team members to improve selling skills, product knowledge and service standards.
  • Build and maintain a client book through proactive clienteling, follow-up and appointment setting.
  • Drive omni‑channel sales by leveraging digital tools, click‑and‑collect and other integrated retail technologies.
  • Maintain visual merchandising standards and assist with inventory control to support commercial objectives.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3+ years of relevant retail management experience.
  • Proven ability to lead a sales team and deliver measurable results in a fast‑paced retail environment.
  • Strong clienteling skills with a track record of building lasting customer relationships.
  • Excellent communication, organisational and multitasking abilities.
  • Flexibility to work retail hours, including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Clienteling Omni-channel sales Team leadership and coaching Visual merchandising Point-of-sale (POS) and retail sales systems Inventory management and stock control

Experience

At least three years of progressive retail management experience, ideally within luxury or premium fashion, demonstrating team leadership, sales growth and client relationship development.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in business, retail management, fashion merchandising or a related field preferred.

Workplace

The role is situated in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. There are currently 6 open positions in Phoenix on Cerulean. Within Arizona, Cerulean currently features 34 open roles. Across USA, Cerulean lists 2.262 open roles — 71 of them newly added.

Benefits

Cross-Brand Discount; Flexible schedule; Internal mobility across Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors; Exclusive Employee Sales; Clothing Allotment

Culture

Michael Kors fosters a fashion-forward, fast-paced retail culture that values elevated customer service, commercial acumen and creative presentation. As part of Capri Holdings, the brand emphasises internal mobility, professional development and collaboration across sister labels.

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.