San Francisco Art Institute
Group Selling Manager
San Francisco Art Institute, Beverly Hills, California, United States, 90211
What This Position is All About
Under the direction of the General Manager, the Group Manager is responsible for driving sales through developing and managing effective selling teams to create a high performance culture. The Group Manager must maintain high visibility to model clienteling behaviors and ensure an enhanced customer experience. The Group Managers takes an active role in the ongoing education and training of the selling teams and specifically, Brand Ambassadors. The successful candidate understands that in order to ensure the success of the team, performance issues must be effectively managed and a solid pipeline of talent should be in place. The Group Manager is a stepping stone from Senior Selling Manager to Assistant General Manager of Merchandise
Who You Are:
You get things done by engaging in high level teamwork and flexing your interpersonal skills. You are a respected and proven thought leader with a quantifiable track record of success in delivering results within a large complex organization. A natural problem-solver, who is also intuitively analytical and creative. You Also Have:
3+ years of management experience with retailer. Full mobility required. Ability to develop, manage and motivate a sales team while driving company initiatives. Proficiency in utilizing available technology (Microsoft Office Suite is required). 4 year degree preferred. As The Group Manager, You Will:
Selling Culture
Drive the Saks clienteling culture and the use of technology to increase overall business and engagement. Coach Selling Managers to drive selling and model clienteling behaviors. Champion the use of technology to increase sales and enhance service. Maintain a strong floor presence.
Product
Provide ongoing education to the selling team to increase product knowledge. Maintain strong communication with DMMs, Buyers and Regional Store Merchandising.
Talent Development
Directly oversee the majority of Selling Managers in specific departments. Responsible for developing top talent Selling Managers for promotion. Lead ongoing training for Brand Ambassadors to enhance business acumen. Know competitors' top talent selling Associates. Partner with Talent Acquisition and Talent Development to ensure top talent is placed in focus businesses. Manage substandard performance effectively to improve the team while partnering with the Employee Relations Service Center.
Marketing
Drive clienteling behaviors through marketing outreach. Foster a store climate that coaches Selling Managers to achieve Marketing event goals.
Ad hoc responsibilities as needed Your Life and Career at SFA:
Be a part of a team of disruptors focused on stores and redefining the luxury experience. Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities, from retail to supply chain, to digital or corporate A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance Benefits package for all eligible full-time Associates (including medical, vision and dental) An amazing Associate discount
Thank you for your interest in SFA. We look forward to reviewing your application.
SFA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SFA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SFA welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.
Salary and Other Compensation :
The starting salary for this position is between [$XX,XXX - XX,XXX
annually ]. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, skills, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for bonus.
Benefits : The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).
Thank you for your interest in SFA. We look forward to reviewing your application.
SFA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SFA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SFA welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.
Under the direction of the General Manager, the Group Manager is responsible for driving sales through developing and managing effective selling teams to create a high performance culture. The Group Manager must maintain high visibility to model clienteling behaviors and ensure an enhanced customer experience. The Group Managers takes an active role in the ongoing education and training of the selling teams and specifically, Brand Ambassadors. The successful candidate understands that in order to ensure the success of the team, performance issues must be effectively managed and a solid pipeline of talent should be in place. The Group Manager is a stepping stone from Senior Selling Manager to Assistant General Manager of Merchandise
Who You Are:
You get things done by engaging in high level teamwork and flexing your interpersonal skills. You are a respected and proven thought leader with a quantifiable track record of success in delivering results within a large complex organization. A natural problem-solver, who is also intuitively analytical and creative. You Also Have:
3+ years of management experience with retailer. Full mobility required. Ability to develop, manage and motivate a sales team while driving company initiatives. Proficiency in utilizing available technology (Microsoft Office Suite is required). 4 year degree preferred. As The Group Manager, You Will:
Selling Culture
Drive the Saks clienteling culture and the use of technology to increase overall business and engagement. Coach Selling Managers to drive selling and model clienteling behaviors. Champion the use of technology to increase sales and enhance service. Maintain a strong floor presence.
Product
Provide ongoing education to the selling team to increase product knowledge. Maintain strong communication with DMMs, Buyers and Regional Store Merchandising.
Talent Development
Directly oversee the majority of Selling Managers in specific departments. Responsible for developing top talent Selling Managers for promotion. Lead ongoing training for Brand Ambassadors to enhance business acumen. Know competitors' top talent selling Associates. Partner with Talent Acquisition and Talent Development to ensure top talent is placed in focus businesses. Manage substandard performance effectively to improve the team while partnering with the Employee Relations Service Center.
Marketing
Drive clienteling behaviors through marketing outreach. Foster a store climate that coaches Selling Managers to achieve Marketing event goals.
Ad hoc responsibilities as needed Your Life and Career at SFA:
Be a part of a team of disruptors focused on stores and redefining the luxury experience. Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities, from retail to supply chain, to digital or corporate A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance Benefits package for all eligible full-time Associates (including medical, vision and dental) An amazing Associate discount
Thank you for your interest in SFA. We look forward to reviewing your application.
SFA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SFA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SFA welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.
Salary and Other Compensation :
The starting salary for this position is between [$XX,XXX - XX,XXX
annually ]. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, skills, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for bonus.
Benefits : The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).
Thank you for your interest in SFA. We look forward to reviewing your application.
SFA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SFA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SFA welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.