Michael Kors Store Manager
Michael Kors Store Manager in Ellenton, FL — lead the retail team, grow client relationships and drive omnichannel sales for the Lifestyle boutique.
Overview
Michael Kors is a global American luxury lifestyle brand recognized for accessible, design-led apparel, accessories and leather goods. The brand operates within Capri Holdings, a multinational luxury fashion group alongside Jimmy Choo and Versace, offering substantial global retail and multi-brand career pathways.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead, develop and motivate the sales team to deliver an elevated, client-focused customer experience
- Recruit, hire and retain top retail talent while coaching direct reports on performance and career development
- Execute operational excellence across all store processes to ensure merchandising, presentation and service standards are met
- Develop and implement a strategic business plan to drive sales growth, leveraging cross-functional partners and marketing initiatives
- Generate foot traffic and strengthen the brand locally through community engagement and in-store events
- Build and maintain a high-value client book by cultivating enduring client relationships and personalized clienteling
- Drive omnichannel sales by utilizing all available digital tools, CRM and retail technology
Qualifications
- Minimum 2+ years' experience as a Store Manager at a specialty retailer
- Proven ability to recruit, develop and retain store-level talent
- Demonstrable track record of driving sales and executing strategic business plans
- Customer-service obsessive with a passion for styling and luxury fashion
- Entrepreneurial mindset: adaptable, strategic problem-solver and effective brand ambassador
Skills
Experience
Minimum of 2+ years' experience managing a specialty retail store, preferably within luxury or fashion, with demonstrable success in team leadership, sales growth and client relationship management.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in business, retail management, fashion or a related field preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Ellenton, Florida, USA, within easy reach of Tampa. Cerulean lists 2 open roles in Ellenton. The broader Florida area accounts for 293 active listings on Cerulean, 7 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 2.262 open positions, with 71 posted this week.
Benefits
Generous cross-brand employee discount; clothing allotment; competitive paid time off; internal mobility across Capri Brands (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Versace); exclusive employee sales; paid parental leave; 401(k) match
Culture
Michael Kors fosters a fast-paced, design-driven retail culture that prizes entrepreneurial leadership and a polished client experience. As part of Capri Holdings, the brand emphasizes cross-brand mobility, collaborative innovation and a commercially focused approach to luxury retail.
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.