Saks Fifth Avenue Asset Protection Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $78,007–97,509/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
About Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue is a premier luxury department store and a cornerstone of the Saks Global portfolio. Renowned for a carefully curated assortment of designer fashion and high-touch client service, the brand blends immersive in-store experiences with an elevated digital offering across its North American locations.
The Asset Protection Manager leads store shortage performance and executes the Asset Protection strategy at Saks Fifth Avenue, overseeing investigations, audits, inventory, physical security, and a team of Investigators. The role is full-time and offers a salary range of $78,007–$97,509, varying by location and experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own the assigned store’s inventory shortage performance and execute the Asset Protection strategy.
- Maintain a safe selling environment and protect company assets through shortage control, investigations, audits, and compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
- Partner with Store Leadership, Investigators, and cross-functional teams to promote awareness, accountability, and results.
- Facilitate store-wide communication, training, safety sessions, and shortage-awareness initiatives.
- Model and reinforce Exemplar Luxury Group customer experience expectations in Asset Protection operations.
- Identify internal and external theft exposures and implement proactive loss-reduction strategies.
- Recommend action plans and drive continuous improvement.
- Plan, execute, and document audits, ensuring readiness for internal audits.
- Review audit findings, summarize results, and drive corrective actions with Store Leadership.
- Lead annual physical inventory planning and execution, including reconciliation.
- Maintain physical security standards and promptly address issues.
- Oversee camera system functionality and enhancements.
- Ensure investigations comply with apprehension guidelines and applicable laws.
- Partner with Investigators to prepare cases for interviews and resolution.
- Directly oversee and guide Asset Protection Investigators, providing daily leadership and direction.
- Ensure completion of required training, certifications, and ongoing technical development.
- Provide performance feedback and support mid-year and annual review processes.
- Coach Investigators to strengthen investigative skills, decision-making, and professionalism.
- Responsibilities may evolve with business needs or direction from Corporate Asset Protection; additional duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
- A proven leader with strong relationship-building, coaching, and influencing skills.
- Comfort leading meetings, delivering training, and communicating with diverse audiences.
- Able to prioritize and adapt as business needs evolve in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Highly organized, with strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with retail security systems, investigative practices, information systems, and productivity tools.
- Demonstrated success identifying shortage exposures and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
- College degree preferred.
- At least 5 years of retail Asset Protection experience, preferably in high-volume luxury goods retail or a complex environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence interacting with store leadership and presenting to large groups.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Proficiency with retail security systems, reporting platforms, and productivity software.
- Experience leading diverse teams to achieve operational, statistical, and developmental goals.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of retail Asset Protection experience, preferably in high-volume luxury goods retail or a complex environment.
Education
College degree preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, Florida, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 78,007 to USD 97,509 per annum.
Culture
Saks Fifth Avenue emphasizes a high‑standard, client‑centric retail culture that fuses creative visual storytelling with commercial rigor. The environment rewards initiative and offers cross‑functional career mobility across retail, digital and corporate disciplines within the Saks Global portfolio.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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