Saks Fifth Avenue Group Selling Manager
- Location
- Palm Beach GardensFloridaUSA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $82,076–102,596/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Aug 21, 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 Palm Beach Gardens, FL to lead retail teams, drive sales growth, and mentor management talent in luxury fashion retail.
Role & Responsibilities
- Guide the Saks clienteling culture and utilize technology platforms to increase business engagement and sales
- Coach and mentor Selling Managers to model effective clienteling behaviors and achieve sales targets
- Champion the adoption of technology solutions to enhance service delivery and drive incremental sales
- Maintain regular floor presence to provide real-time coaching and ensure team accountability
- Deliver ongoing product knowledge education and training to selling teams and Brand Ambassadors
- Communicate strategic initiatives with DMMs, buyers, and regional merchandising leadership
- Directly oversee and manage Selling Managers across designated departments
- Identify and develop high-potential Selling Managers as candidates for promotion to Assistant General Manager of Merchandise
- Lead Brand Ambassador training programs to enhance product expertise and customer interactions
- Identify and recruit top-performing sales associates from competitor organizations
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and Development teams to place top talent in priority business areas
- Address underperformance and conduct corrective performance management in collaboration with Employee Relations
- Implement clienteling marketing initiatives and outreach campaigns to build customer loyalty
- Foster a store culture that supports Marketing event execution and achievement of promotional goals
Qualifications
- 3+ years of retail management experience
- Full mobility and ability to work in a retail environment
- Demonstrated capability to develop, manage, and motivate a sales team while driving company initiatives
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and retail point-of-sale systems
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution
- Proven track record of delivering measurable results in large, complex retail organizations
- Strong analytical, creative, and problem-solving capabilities
- Comfort working in a hybrid or remote environment as needed
Skills
Experience
3+ years of management experience within a retail organization, with demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing selling teams, driving sales growth, and managing talent development in a luxury or multi-brand retail environment.
Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution
Workplace
The role is situated in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA — conveniently close to Miami.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 82,076 to USD 102,596 per annum.
Benefits
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, bonus eligibility, and voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance
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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