Michael Kors Store Manager, Lifestyle
Michael Kors seeks a Store Manager, Lifestyle in Tysons, VA to lead a boutique team, drive omnichannel sales and build lasting client relationships.
Overview
Michael Kors is a global luxury lifestyle brand and a member of Capri Holdings. The company is known for accessible luxury across accessories, ready-to-wear and footwear, operating boutiques and wholesale accounts worldwide. As an employer, Michael Kors emphasizes a client-centric retail model, creative merchandising, and internal mobility across sister brands within the Capri Holdings portfolio.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and develop a boutique team to deliver an elevated client experience and sustained sales performance.
- Recruit, hire and retain top retail talent while executing ongoing performance management and training initiatives.
- Drive sales and traffic through execution of a strategic business plan, community outreach, and in-store events.
- Manage all store operations to ensure operational excellence, including inventory control, visual merchandising and loss prevention.
- Build and maintain a client book through bespoke clienteling activities and relationship-driven selling.
- Maximize omnichannel performance by leveraging available digital tools, store systems and cross-functional marketing opportunities.
- Collaborate with corporate and cross-brand partners to execute promotional activity and local marketing.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2+ years' experience as a Store Manager at a specialty or luxury retailer.
- Proven ability to lead and develop teams, with demonstrated results against sales and KPI targets.
- Track record of recruiting, retaining and coaching high-performing retail talent.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience executing strategic sales plans and managing store operations.
- Flexibility to work retail hours, including weekends and peak seasonal periods.
Skills
Experience
At least 2 years’ experience managing a specialty or luxury retail store, with demonstrable results in team leadership, sales generation, client development and operational execution. Experience with omnichannel retailing and event-driven traffic generation is preferred.
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 Tysons, Virginia, USA, within easy reach of Washington, D.C.. The broader Virginia area accounts for 26 active listings on Cerulean. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 2.262 open positions, with 71 posted this week.
Benefits
Cross-Brand Discount; Clothing allotment; Competitive paid time off; Internal mobility across Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors; Exclusive Employee Sales; Paid Parental Leave; 401(k) match
Culture
The brand cultivates a fast-paced, fashion-forward workplace that rewards entrepreneurial thinking and hands-on leadership. Teams are client-obsessed and encouraged to innovate locally while benefiting from mobility and collaboration across the Capri Holdings luxury portfolio.
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.