Assistant Boutique Director

Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA

Miami, FL

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$80,000–$90,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Best Practices, Billing, Brand Marketing (Branding), Business Skills, Coaching, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Support/Service, Database Technology, Develop and Maintain Customers, Diversity, English Language, Financial Procedures, Financial Reporting, Furniture, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Meet Sales Quota, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, Multitasking, Operating Systems, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Management, Quality Monitoring, Regulatory Requirements, Retail, Retail Operations, Revenue Growth, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Sales Management, Sculpture, Security Analysis, Team Lead/Manager, Training/Teaching, Visual Merchandising

LOCATION

Miami, FL

POSTED

30+ days ago

Reference code: JR125964

Since 1964, Alaïa is a Parisian Fashion Maison, with a Couture soul and a timeless sense of beauty. Azzedine Alaïa, a legendary master of cut, changed the look of fashion in the 80's with his sculptural silhouettes. Today, the Belgian Creative Director Pieter Mulier, perpetuates his quest of perfection and modernity, sharing the same technical skills and passion for arts. Shape driven creations and iconic knits are sculpted on the body, crafting unique interpretations of the free beauty of women.

At Richemont Americas, we aspire to reflect the ever-changing world around us. We are proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities to build a continually evolving, inclusive community where the diversity of our colleagues and clients is rich and celebrated. We believe when inclusion is fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence, advancing the community that is uniquely Richemont Americas.

Assistant Boutique Director ALAÏA | Miami, Florida Reports to: Boutique Director

Role Overview As an ALAÏA Ambassador, you are responsible of the development and optimization of the boutique performance and profitability by managing the boutique team, ensuring excellence in boutique operations and client service. You will be responsible for all aspects relating to boutique operations and administration including but not limited to reporting, retail operations, stock control, Health and Safety, security, and performance analysis. Your role will be to support the Boutique Director and it is important to have a solid understanding of both front and back office boutique operations.

Responsibilities Boutique performance and sales achievement

Co-monitor the achievement of sales targets and KPI's for the boutique
Monitor visual merchandising and displays to maintain brand image and boutique presentation
Propose and manage initiatives in the Boutique according to the ALAÏA Direction that will develop new clients, drive sales, and enhance the ALAÏA presence in the marketplace
Provide monthly and ad hoc reporting to the Boutique Director (sales, traffic, KPIs, follow up, missed sales, stock issues, CS, discount) and propose corrective actions
Support the effective running of the boutique
Team management and people development
Support the Boutique Director in the management of the team to optimize personal and boutique performance and profitability
Communicate and motivate the boutique team around the strategy and vision of the Maison and their collective and individual contributions
Support the Boutique Director in conducting team meetings in their absence, ensuring that staff is aware of the targets and clients experience best practices
Support the Boutique Director with the annual performance management process to provide feedback for the individual meetings
Delegate operations activities and establish clear responsibilities within the team
Assist the Boutique Director in providing training to the team to reach their targets and support the coaching of staff to drive success
Ensure the grooming guidelines are always followed within the team
Create a business-oriented approach and positive mindset in the boutique through team builder and supportive environment

Boutique operations and administration

Is responsible for all group, Maison and boutique policies, procedures, and guidelines
Ensure compliance with sales, financial and security procedures as outlined by the Maison
Supervise the boutique back office and administration, incl invoices, commissions etc.
Manage the stock inventory to ensure no discrepancies and communicate any stock issues to the management team and Head Office
Communicate the delivery schedules to the team
Create and monitor rotas in accordance with business needs and legal requirements
Monitor the quality of the client database per sales associate and that daily traffic is counted correctly daily
Ensure the boutique is properly maintained (light, furniture etc.) and take corrective actions

Client relationship and portfolio development

Candidate should have an existing list of strong customer relationships relevant for the London area
Requirement of highly professional client service within the boutique
Manage and develop customer relationships and the customer database system
Act as an Ambassador for the Maison
Build and develop strong relationships with VIPs

Qualifications

University degree in a business-related field is a plus
Previous boutique management experience (a minimum of 2 - 5 years), especially in the field of luxury retail
Good knowledge of MS office is required and knowledge of the CEGID store operating system is a plus

Personal skills

Management and leadership skills and business acumen
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Ability to motivate and develop team as per ALAÏA's image
Ability to show innovation and initiative, be proactive and pre-empt boutique and team issues
Excellent presentation
Successfully able to handle multiple demands and competing priorities
Strong customer service approach and team spirit
Strong communication skills, Fluent English (written and oral), Foreign languages a plus

Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Employee wellbeing is a top priority at Richemont. We offer a comprehensive benefits program to support employees and their loved ones. Our core benefits include medical, dental, and vision programs. Health savings and flexible spending accounts are also available. The company offers income protection solutions including life insurance, disability benefits, and 401(k) with employer match. Understanding the importance of work-life balance, our total rewards include paid time off, a wellness reimbursement benefit, and access to the employee assistance program. Employees are encouraged to make a difference in their local communities with volunteer days off, supporting initiatives that drive change.

Expected Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 Salary will be determined based on relevant skills and experience.

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