- Location
- 800 Boylston Street (View map)Boston, MA 02199-7698USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $94388.46–117985.58/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Oct 16, 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.
Saks Fifth Avenue seeks a Group Selling Manager in Boston to drive sales through team leadership, clienteling, coaching, training and talent development across designated departments. The role requires at least 3 years of retail management experience, full mobility and a four-year degree; it is full-time, with an annual salary of $94,388.46–$117,985.58, subject to location, experience and other qualifications.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive sales by developing and managing effective selling teams and fostering a strong selling culture.
- Guide Saks clienteling practices and the use of technology to increase business and client engagement.
- Coach Selling Managers to lead selling teams and model clienteling behaviors.
- Champion technology adoption to increase sales and enhance service.
- Maintain a visible presence on the sales floor.
- Provide ongoing education to improve selling teams’ product knowledge.
- Communicate with DMMs, Buyers and Regional Store Merchandising.
- Directly oversee most Selling Managers in designated departments.
- Develop high-potential Selling Managers for promotion.
- Lead ongoing training for Brand Ambassadors to enhance their capabilities.
- Stay informed about top-selling talent at competitors.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and Talent Development to place top talent in focus businesses.
- Manage underperformance in partnership with the Employee Relations Service Center.
- Build clienteling behaviors through marketing outreach.
- Foster a store climate in which Selling Managers are coached to achieve marketing event goals.
- Manage performance issues effectively and maintain a strong talent pipeline.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of management experience with a retailer.
- Full mobility required.
- Ability to develop, manage and motivate a sales team while driving company programs.
- Proficiency with available technology; Microsoft Office Suite is required.
- Four-year degree.
- A respected, proven thought leader with a quantifiable record of delivering results in a large, complex organization.
- Natural problem-solver with analytical and creative instincts.
- Comfort working in a remote environment.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years of management experience with a retailer.
Education
Four-year degree.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 94388.46 to USD 117985.58 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; basic and supplemental life insurance; disability insurance; additional voluntary benefits, including critical illness, hospital and accident insurance; employee discount; and career advancement opportunities.
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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