BALENCIAGA Department Manager

Summary
About Us
Cristóbal Balenciaga founded the House in 1917 in his home of Spain. In 1937, he established the brand in Paris, designing its collections there until 1968.Cristóbal Balenciaga had a reputation as a couturier of uncompromising standards and was referred to as "the master of us all" by Christian Dior and as " The Couturier of the Couturiers" by Gabrielle Chanel. The ultra-modern shapes were trademarks of the house. While the brand's identity is firmly rooted in its highly conceptual prêt-à-porter collections, its leather goods, footwear, and accessories experience worldwide success as well. Among the archetypal products of the House are its handbag collections. A new focus on the development of Balenciaga ready-to-wear collections for men was quickly established as highly successful. Since October 2015, Demna Gvasalia has designed both men's and women's collections as the artistic director. The Balenciaga House, part of the Kering group since 2001, is one of the most influential names in fashion.

Job Description

Wearecurrentlyseekinga Department Manager whowillreport to the Store Director as part ofour new flagship store on New Bond Street opening late 2021.

Youropportunity

You will be responsible for implementing a clientelling mindset in your team in order to guarantee the quantitative and qualitative goals assigned by department. To behave as a brand ambassador and a proactive sales professional who operates according to the goals and processes fixed by the Store and Associate Store Director. Be accountable for your department team development by leading, motivating, and coaching individuals to achieve assigned target and goals.

Howyouwillcontribute

Business development:

• Implement action plans defined with the HQ and Store director and ensure follow-up
  
• Consistently analyse business results based on corporate reports
  
• Assign targeted quantitative and qualitative goals to the department team
  
• Communicate high quality relevant feedback and reporting to the Associate Store Director/Store Director or Store team
  
• Build relationships with Inventory and Buying stakeholders and proactively communicate requirements
  
• Monitor business environment including local competition
  
• Keep store team informed at all times regarding Store performance
  

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Talent leadership and development:

• Create and maintain a positive work environment, consistent with Balenciaga behaviours
  
• Build strong relationships with the Recruitment and HR partners to identify, attract, recruit, develop and retain talent
  
• Motivate and challenge the team to drive business results and job satisfaction
  
• Support the Store Director in creating a team whose activities are always motivated, competent and up to date in the fashion and luxury industries
  

Brand promotion:

• Behave as a Balenciaga Ambassador, sustain and promote the culture of the brand internally and externally
  
• Ensure Balenciaga Signature and Client experience are executed and consistent over time
  
• Assure the recruitment, development and retention of clients from beginners to VVICs
  

Process management:

• Ensure that all the processes are compliant with legal, safety, security, internal requirements, sustainability, HR guidelines
  
• Execute team planning on a weekly and monthly basis and communicate this to the Assistant Store Manager/Director and Store Manager/Director.
  
• Challenge and improve current processes and ensure efficiency and effectiveness
  

Whoyou are

• Commitment to take part of an innovative project
  
• Product sensitivity and a strong market/fashion trends knowledge, paired with a good general culture level
  
• Experience in a managerial position (5 people)
  
• Significant experience in the luxury industry: client portfolio
  
• Clienteling mindset: client engagement and loyalty
  
• Precision, organizational skills: being able to organize and prioritize tasks based on the needs of the business
  
• Adaptability, openness, listening abilities, curiosity
  
• High availability, responsiveness
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills
  
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn and improve
  
• Mastering digital skills
  

Why work with us?

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Balenciaga adventure andto actively contribute to the development of the business bybecoming part of a thriving Atelierin a global Luxury Groupthat offersendlesspossibilities 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 iscommittedto building a diverseworkforce.Webelievediversityin allitsforms-gender,age,nationality, culture,religiousbeliefsandsexualorientation -enrichestheworkplace. It opens up opportunitiesfor people to expresstheirtalent,bothindividuallyandcollectivelyandithelpsfosterourabilitytoadaptto achangingworld. As anEqualOpportunity Employer wewelcomeandconsiderapplicationsfromallqualifiedcandidates,regardlessoftheirbackground.

Job Type
Regular

Start Date
2021-08-01

Schedule
Full time

Organization
Balenciaga UK Ltd