Department Manager

Description:

The Sales Manager is responsible for the sales experience of a Neiman Marcus store department(s), facilitating partnerships across departments, driving team towards goals, and using team skills to build a customer-oriented sales experience, all while being a steward of Neiman Marcus. You will work on-site in the assigned location and report to a Senior Group Manager.

What You'll Do
 

• Drive towards the achievement of maximum sales and growth following company vision and values in partnership with other functional leads for department
• Oversee all aspects of merchandise and communications with merchant and vendor partners (e.g., presentation, returns, and damages)
• Manage team execution, anticipating and adjusting for risks and roadblocks to maintain within department(s)
• Contribute to strategic goals for the store and set priorities by department
• Review business with applicable Buyers for department and discusses action plans to produce positive results
• Establish plans and strategies in partnership with Client Development Lead(s)
• Develop understanding of and analyze internal and external customer behaviors, trends, and preferences, adjusting processes and standards accordingly (e.g., focus programs)
• Plan and complete departmental budgets and ensures guidelines are being followed to minimize operating expenses and maximize revenue
• Support audit compliance to enforce department and stockroom controls, as applicable
• Manage people, product and placement, and sales promotion within department
   

What You Bring
 

• 4-6 years of relevant experience, luxury retail fashion experience
• Track record achieving results
• History of building, leading, motivating, and coaching teams
• "Win together" mentality
• Microsoft Office Suite proficient
• Certain roles may require standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds
• Schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays