Versace Associate General Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
About Versace
Versace is an iconic Italian luxury fashion maison known for bold prints, opulent design and a strong presence across couture, ready-to-wear and accessories. As part of the Capri Holdings group, the brand operates a global network of flagship boutiques and wholesale partners and is recognised for its theatrical merchandising, high-touch client service and aspiration-driven retail environments.
Versace Associate General Manager position in New York. Lead retail operations and sales team with luxury retail expertise.
Role & Responsibilities
- Demonstrate exceptional representation of the brand and company integrity with outstanding leadership and customer service skills
- Develop and lead a high-performance sales team through effective training, coaching, and motivational activities to drive sales and profitability
- Serve as a role model to the sales team while monitoring day-to-day activities and staff efficiency
- Ensure strict compliance with all operational and company policies and procedures
- Support the sales team's skill development, career growth opportunities, and sales progression
- Actively engage on the selling floor to build relationships with new and existing clients
- Maintain dynamic customer service standards and ensure store environment is inviting, professional, and product-knowledgeable
- Cultivate active relationships with clients and the community to understand market needs and changes
- Research and collaborate on events, marketing initiatives, and client experiences to suggest business optimization strategies
- Oversee back-of-house operations including inventory management, cleaning, maintenance, security and loss prevention, supplies, POS systems, shipping and receiving
- Maintain store presentation and visual merchandising standards according to company directives
- Ensure optimal shrink results through enforcement of security measures and inventory accuracy
- Demonstrate consistent accountability and leadership while providing staff with a professional work environment
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of management experience, with luxury retail preferred
- Full understanding of specialty retail operations including clienteling, visual merchandising, and store management
- Proficiency in retail point-of-sale systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
- Strong leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task in a high-paced environment while maintaining daily responsibilities
- Positive, outgoing personality with high energy and entrepreneurial mindset
- Proven sales focus and ability to partner effectively with Store Manager
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of management experience in retail, with luxury retail experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated expertise in specialty retail operations, team building, and sales-driven environments.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Business, or related field preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
Versace boutiques emphasise theatrical presentation, elevated client service and fast-paced, results-oriented retailing. The workplace rewards commercial ambition, polished client engagement and collaborative teamwork within a highly curated luxury environment.
About Cerulean
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