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Department Manager

Employer
Alexander McQueen
Location
ROMA, Italy
Closing date
27 Aug 2020

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Function
Retail
Level
Manager

Job Details

Summary
Innovative, uncompromising, romantic, provocative, upholding the power of emotion and the touch of the human hand: these are all elements that describe the fashion of the house of Alexander McQueen. The brand is synonymous with modern British couture, renowned for its strong identity and celebration of unbridled creativity. Integral to the McQueen culture is the juxtaposition between contrasting elements: femininity and masculinity, fragility and strength, tradition and modernity. Under the creative direction of Sarah Burton, the house produces critically acclaimed collections, driven by unparalleled vision and respect for craftsmanship. Burton was made Head of Design for womenswear in 2000 and was appointed Creative Director in 2010. The luxury brand was founded by Lee Alexander McQueen in 1992. Among the greatest fashion designers of his time, the legacy of his work lives on.

Job Description

Your Opportunity

Alexander McQueen is looking for an exceptional Department Manager to lead the team of Rome Rinascente, managing 2 Corners (Accessories and WRTW).

How you will contribute

As the leader of a client facing team, you must be an ambassador for our brand whilst having strong commercial awareness and entrepreneurial skills to drive the Company forward.

You will be primarily responsible for the management of the 2 Corners, the staff within them and the stock. This will include personnel management, exceeding defined business targets whilst working within given budgets and building the brands image through sales.

Sales Objectives & Targets
  • Aim to exceed all sales targets set by the Companyby constantly building and maintaining a strong client base.
  • Analyse sales figures and CRM activity to devise and execute strategies for sales generation in order to meet monthly goals.
  • Maintain awareness of local and luxury market trends and monitoring local competition activity.


Store Standards & Stock Controlling
  • Adhere and reinforce the brand's visual merchandising guidelines.
  • Support with store operations in the most effective way whilst minimizing costs.
  • Oversee store staff in order to ensure that they adhere to inventory management guidelines/practices, stocktakeand consignment proceduresand policies.


Personnel Management
  • You must lead and motivate staff by being a role model and setting an exceptional example.
  • Support in-store training, especially on product knowledge and internal procedures.
  • Regularly update staff on business performance.


Your Skills and Experience
  • Previous experience in a similar role.
  • Fluent in English and Italian.
  • Ability to adapt to frequent change and a high pressure environment.
  • Ability to initiate contact and communication.
  • Motivated by being a team player with a common goal.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.


This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic team with a visionary brand that offers possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms - gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation - enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

Job Type
Regular

Start Date
2020-09-01

Schedule
Full time

Organization
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN ITALIA S.R.L.

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