General Manager, AX Metrotown

General Manager, AX Metrotown
General Manager | Full Time | AX Metrotown

As the  leader  of the store, you will be part of a  diverse  leadership and sales  team , who you will  inspire  and  motivate  each day. You will  align  the entire team on  driving sales , providing an  excellent client experience , building strong talent and ensuring the store operates efficiently and effectively. Your ability to combine  entrepreneurial spirit ,  passion  for the brand and knowledge of the luxury/retail business with  organizational skills  will greatly influence the client and associate experience.

As a General Manager you will also provide input on  merchandising ,  marketing , and  client relationship  strategies. Your presence daily on the  sales floor  will provide you the opportunity to understand the business on the  front line , and you will have the opportunity to use the insights to improve your store’s business. You will help shape and execute store strategies to build  trusting relationships  with clients and associates to drive revenue.

In addition, you will be  accountable  for ensuring appropriate  communications  are cascaded throughout the team.

To succeed in this role, you are willing to lead by example and with  integrity ,  collaborate , be  intellectually curious ,  strategic ,  lead through ambiguity  and  change  and  results oriented . You will be responsible for the  end-to-end management  of the store and its team, including labour and supply budget.

Our team mission is passionately conveying the vision of Giorgio Armani.

Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Five (5) years of experience in a similar retail management field

College/Post-Secondary degree preferred

Experience with buying & merchandising is preferred

Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills and the ability to influence partners and motivate direct reports

Demonstrated experience in executing Sales Management Trainings and Presentations

Proficiency with Retail Systems and Office programs, i.e. Excel, Word and Power Point

Open availability and able to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights and weekends

While not required, Italian, Spanish, French, Mandarin or other language skills are considered a strong asset

Ability to travel when required, both domestic and international

Why Join Us
Join us in our mission to passionately convey Giorgio Armani’s unique vision of timeless and natural elegance, where fashion and design provoke a confident state of being for all people by fostering beauty in the world.

The Armani Group is one of the leading fashion and luxury goods groups in the world today. Our company designs, manufactures, distributes and retails fashion and lifestyle products including apparel, accessories, eyewear, watches, jewelry, home interiors, fragrances, cosmetics, chocolates, hotels and restaurants under a range of brand names:
Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani and Armani Exchange.

Our Culture
As a company one of our goals is to motivate and drive a unified team to deliver the Armani experience. We believe the fuel to the power of the brand is through the collaboration of our associates. We are dedicated to fostering the development and growth of our people, roles and structure.

Benefits
COMPENSATION:
Commission (Eligibility Based on Position)

Retail Bonus Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

BENEFITS:
Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription Drug

Life Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

PAID TIME:
Paid Time Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off to Volunteer in your Community

SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT:
Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with Company Matching for Full & Part-Time Associates

ASSOCIATE PERKS:
Armani Merchandise Discount

Restaurant Discount

Uniform

Exclusive Friends & Family Sales

NOTE:

Benefits may vary based on position eligibility

Career Opportunities
Training and Development Opportunities

Rewards and Recognition programs

Opportunities in various brands in the Canadian Corporate Office (Greater Toronto Area), as well as domestic and international opportunities.

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