Saks Fifth Avenue Sales Manager, Women's Shoes
- Location
- Beverly HillsCaliforniaUSA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $78,007–97,509/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- May 8, 2026
About Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue is an iconic luxury multi-brand retailer and part of the Saks Global portfolio. The brand is known for a curated assortment of designer fashion, highly personalized client service and an omnichannel approach that marries elevated in-store experiences with a sophisticated digital customer journey.
Saks Fifth Avenue — Beverly Hills is hiring a Sales Manager, Women's Shoes to lead footwear sales, client development and team coaching.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own the in-store sales experience for the women's footwear department and drive achievement of sales targets and client development objectives.
- Recruit, onboard and retain high-calibre selling talent; oversee scheduling and workforce planning to align with promotional calendars and business needs.
- Coach, mentor and develop direct reports through continuous education, product training, targeted selling practices and performance management.
- Model and enforce Saks policies and service standards; resolve associate conflicts and escalations with fairness and minimal disruption.
- Design and execute clienteling and customer acquisition initiatives, including client appointments, events and targeted outreach to increase wallet share and repeat business.
- Leverage clienteling tools, social media (social selling) and data-driven analysis to identify client trends, recommend targeted actions and optimise sales performance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with store leadership, merchants, marketing and vendors to plan and deliver seamless client experiences and in-store activations.
- Maintain stockroom and audit controls as applicable and foster a culture of sharing best practices and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Proven experience supervising and developing a team of direct reports in a retail selling environment.
- Demonstrable track record of managing selling and operations staff and delivering measurable business results.
- Proficiency with clienteling tools, social media for social selling, and Google Workspace; advanced proficiency preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to structure messages clearly and choose appropriate media.
- Keen attention to detail and demonstrated ability to prioritise and make data-informed decisions.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays; ability to stand, bend and lift up to 10 pounds.
Skills
Experience
Relevant retail experience leading and motivating teams with supervisory responsibility; a proven history of achieving sales targets through coaching, client development and operational management.
Education
Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent retail leadership experience will be considered.
Workplace
The role is situated in Beverly Hills, California, USA — conveniently close to Los Angeles.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 78,007 to USD 97,509 per annum.
Benefits
Medical insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; basic and supplemental life insurance; disability insurance; voluntary benefits (critical illness, hospital and accident); employee discount.
Culture
Saks Fifth Avenue cultivates a high-touch, client-centric culture that emphasises both individual development and team performance. The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, with a strong focus on product expertise, personalised service and omnichannel retail innovation.
About Cerulean
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