Store Manager

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last—for you to be yourself in. Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible. Retail Job Description Reports to: General/District Manager Store Manager Selling and Service Understands organizational objectives and makes decisions that align with Company priorities and values Endorses, models and develops team to deliver Coach’s Selling and Service expectations Manages sales strategies, initiatives and growth across all categories Flexes store business strategies and personal selling techniques to contribute to overall store and financial results Maximizes floor supervisor role to deliver strong metrics and results driven through team selling and selling to multiple customers Sales/productivity goals: sets and communicates goals for the team, tracks store’s performance at all times and achieves sales through team Productivity Management: holds the management team accountable for floor supervisor productivity, personal productivity and management contribution Takes ownership and commitment for delivering results; actively aware of personal and store metrics and achieves goals Drives business through sales strategies, clienteling, sourcing new customers and maintaining on-going productive relationships with customers Develops a clienteling strategy in partnership with the District Manager; implements and monitors strategy over time to achieve business goals and objectives Understands changes in local market with potential impact on business performance and supports the execution of local sales strategies and tactics Builds credibility and trust as a personal fashion advisor to both team and customers by communicating fashion awareness and trends in the marketplace Creates positive impressions with store team and customers by bringing best self to work through elevated, sophisticated, appropriate business attire consistent with Coach’s guide to style Acts as a brand ambassador in the local market/mall to drive brand loyalty and business (i.e. charity events, local associations, mall initiatives) Coaches team on how to incorporate trends into their selling experience with customers Influences customer’s purchase decisions by balancing patience and assertiveness Sensitive to customer and team’s needs and tailors approach by reading cues Resolves customer problems and meets customer needs in a timely manner through solution-oriented and forward thinking Encourages team to build long-term relationships with customers to drive business Develops both self and individual product knowledge skills and remains aware of current collections Protects and drives the needs of the business at all times Understands the positive sales impact staffing has on the business; recruits and hires accordingly Coaches, develops and motivates the team on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to meet goals and utilizing Company tools Ensures all daily tasks are completed without negatively impacting service of Coach standards Our Competencies for All Employees Courage: Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary. Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.