Area Manager, Sawgrass Mills - Sunrise, FL

Title: Area Manager  

Department: Retail 

Location: Remote 

Reports to: Senior District Manager 

WHO YOU ARE: 
 
Our leaders at Michael Kors are stylish, fashion forward, driven, multi-tasking individuals who knows how to keep their team focused and inspired.  Success starts with being an entrepreneur, a true shopkeeper mentality.  We encourage an innovative workplace to creatively drive your business by being a hands-on leader!  As an Area Manager, you will develop a dynamic team that is focused on the client experience and building lasting relationships, while strategically driving the business through proactive planning, innovation, and execution. 

 
WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

• Empower, develop, motivate, and work alongside team to drive results through delivering an elevated customer experience 

• Recruit, hire, and retain best in class talent within area through succession planning and demonstrating strong leadership skills 

• Research and maintain market insights as it pertains to all aspects of the business 

• Deliver consistent operational excellence in all store processes  

• Develop strategic plans in partnership with Store Managers and Senior District Manager to drive incremental sales by identifying merchandise and inventory opportunities and utilizing cross functional partnerships 

• Create foot traffic through community involvement and hosting events 

• Build a client book through establishing client relationships to drive additional traffic and create client engagement 

• Achieve goals through efficient time management while leading and developing all teams remotely and in person 

• Drive Omni channel sales by utilizing all available tools and technology 

• Resolve all human resources issues in a timely and effective manner, partnering with HR when necessary 

YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE:    

• 5+ years of Store Manager experience at a specialty retailer  

• Proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English is required 

• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.   

• Ability to meet store scheduling and availability expectations, including the ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and high retail traffic and sales days, including but not limited to the day after Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Christmas Eve, Mother’s Day, etc.    

WE’D LOVE TO SEE: 

• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced work environment, pivot quickly based on changing business needs, manage time appropriately, and remain composed under pressure 

• An entrepreneur with the ability to drive results; adaptable, problem solver, and strategic 

• Well connected with the ability to engage; a true brand ambassador 

• Customer service obsessed; ability to sell with a passion for styling and love for fashion  

• Strong in performance management and team development  

• Technologically savvy individual with an entrepreneurial spirit 

MICHAEL KORS PERKS: 

• Cross-Brand Discount 

• Clothing allotment  

• Competitive paid time off 

• Internal mobility across brands 

• Exclusive Employee Sales  

• Paid Parental Leave 

• 401k Match 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. 

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours per shift). 

• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds. 

• Ability to reach overhead, bend, kneel, and stoop. 

• Ability to handle merchandise and operate point-of-sale equipment. 

• Ability to visually assess merchandise and customer needs. 

• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and team members in both written and verbal formats. 

• Ability to work in busy environments, including but not limited to working under bright lights, with music, and during peak traffic hours.