Michael Kors Store Manager, Lifestyle
About Michael Kors
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.
Michael Kors seeks a Store Manager, Lifestyle in Tysons, VA to lead a boutique team, drive omnichannel sales and build lasting client relationships.
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..
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
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