Kering Beauté Business Manager, Balenciaga Full-Time, Saks Fifth Ave, NYC
New York, NY
Full Time
Retail
Manager/Supervisor
POSITION: Business Manager
REPORTS TO: Field Manager
LOCATED: Saks Fifth Ave, New York, NY
FLSA: Exempt
REVISED: 3.19.26
Welcome to Kering Beauté – Established in 2023, Kering Beauté aims to create value for the Group and its Houses. In June 2023, Kering Beauté announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire historic high-end fragrance house Creed; founded in 1760 it is known for its distinctive collections of timeless and sophisticated perfumes, including the iconic Aventus. This acquisition represents a major step for Kering Beauté. It perfectly complements Kering's existing portfolio, and immediately gives Kering Beauté a significant presence.
Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.
Why Work With Us? We care about our team members, and we offer a competitive rate of $58,240.00 - $72,800.00, benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, employee discounts and much more!
Overview: The Business Manager is responsible for driving and building retail sales while coaching the Product Specialist teams at both counters. By embracing the Customer Experience and leading by example, this position will focus on achieving the sales goal for the counters on behalf of Kering Beauté. This role will provide outstanding client service through proactivity, creativity, and organization.
core Responsibilities
REQUIREMENTS
REPORTS TO: Field Manager
LOCATED: Saks Fifth Ave, New York, NY
FLSA: Exempt
REVISED: 3.19.26
Welcome to Kering Beauté – Established in 2023, Kering Beauté aims to create value for the Group and its Houses. In June 2023, Kering Beauté announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire historic high-end fragrance house Creed; founded in 1760 it is known for its distinctive collections of timeless and sophisticated perfumes, including the iconic Aventus. This acquisition represents a major step for Kering Beauté. It perfectly complements Kering's existing portfolio, and immediately gives Kering Beauté a significant presence.
Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.
Why Work With Us? We care about our team members, and we offer a competitive rate of $58,240.00 - $72,800.00, benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, employee discounts and much more!
Overview: The Business Manager is responsible for driving and building retail sales while coaching the Product Specialist teams at both counters. By embracing the Customer Experience and leading by example, this position will focus on achieving the sales goal for the counters on behalf of Kering Beauté. This role will provide outstanding client service through proactivity, creativity, and organization.
core Responsibilities
- Champion and drive The Customer Experience, holding each PS accountable for all aspects within.
- Drive retail sales plan by exhibiting accountability for overall function of the retailer Balenciaga Sales Team.
- Achieve personal sales goals, in part by developing relationships throughout the store to promote Balenciaga and inter-sell.
- Create/execute action plans based on market calendar for goal obtainment, including executing on presell of launches.
- Set and manage total counter and individual PS goals. Organize daily objectives/sales goals for each counter to maintain & grow business, in part by holding each PS accountable to meet daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal goals.
- Provide direction to Store Manager (SM) and/or Product Specialist (PS) on the counter.
- Keep each counter focused on the counter responsibilities and driven to succeed, by in part holding monthly morning meetings; Department Wide Meetings, Store Wide Meetings, and Out of Home-base Meetings.
- Submit weekly/monthly paperwork to Field Manager (FM) and Department Manager (DM) on time.
- Partner closely with Field Manager (FM) and Training Manager to drive all aspects of the business.
- Accountable for training and set up, including attendance of guests at Balenciaga trainings.
- Communicate / escalate all store, counter, product concerns to appropriate parties.
- Organize each counter to present store and Balenciaga standards to consistently maintain the counters’ standards.
- Execute on all merchandising guidelines.
REQUIREMENTS
- 5 - 7 years of relevant retail sales experience, demonstrating progression in positions that drive retail sales
- Proficiency in the retail and fragrance business with an understanding of retail partners and store organization, preferably from the luxury fragrance/skincare industry
- Experience in and comfortable with working in a small team and strong management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent recruiting, training and coaching skills, to be used to continually educate and motivate the sales force
- Experienced and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and is technically savvy
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities with the ability and willingness to multi-task
- Physical ability to move about in store, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, carrying, bending, stretching, and twisting, lifting to 25 lbs.
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