District Manager, Retail Development- Los Angeles, ca
Category : Retail management
Contract type : Permanent
Availability : Full time
Company presentation
Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, produces a range of products under his signature Michael Kors Collection and MICHAEL Michael Kors labels. These products include accessories, footwear, watches, jewelry, men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, eyewear and a full line of fragrance products.
Michael Kors stores are operated, either directly or through licensing partners, in some of the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Beverly Hills, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Munich, Istanbul, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Rio de Janeiro.
Behind this burgeoning empire stands a singular designer with an innate sense of glamour and an unfailing eye for timeless chic. Michael Kors has won numerous accolades within the fashion industry, been honored for his philanthropy, and earned the respect and affection of millions. Wholly dedicated to a vision of style that is as sophisticated as it is indulgent, as iconic as it is modern, he has created an enduring luxury lifestyle empire with a global reach.
Michael Kors has always been involved in philanthropy, fighting hunger for more than 20 years. A longtime supporter of God’s Love We Deliver, he has worked with the New York-based organization to help distribute meals to people with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other serious illnesses. In 2013, he partnered with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help fight world hunger by designing the 100 Series watch. A portion of the proceeds from his special-edition timepiece helps WFP deliver food to children through its school meals program.
Michael Kors stores are operated, either directly or through licensing partners, in some of the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Beverly Hills, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Munich, Istanbul, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Rio de Janeiro.
Behind this burgeoning empire stands a singular designer with an innate sense of glamour and an unfailing eye for timeless chic. Michael Kors has won numerous accolades within the fashion industry, been honored for his philanthropy, and earned the respect and affection of millions. Wholly dedicated to a vision of style that is as sophisticated as it is indulgent, as iconic as it is modern, he has created an enduring luxury lifestyle empire with a global reach.
Michael Kors has always been involved in philanthropy, fighting hunger for more than 20 years. A longtime supporter of God’s Love We Deliver, he has worked with the New York-based organization to help distribute meals to people with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other serious illnesses. In 2013, he partnered with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help fight world hunger by designing the 100 Series watch. A portion of the proceeds from his special-edition timepiece helps WFP deliver food to children through its school meals program.
Job description
Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.
If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!
DISTRICT MANAGER, RETAIL DEVELOPMENT
Michael Kors has joined with Jimmy Choo and Versace over the last year and is now the 3rd largest luxury group in the world known as Capri Holdings.
WHO YOU ARE:
Our District Managers at Michael Kors are responsible for leading all aspects of the business of our retail shop-in-shop partners. You will be responsible for meeting and exceeding wholesale district plans and implementing sales driving strategies with a strong emphasis on developing relationships with retail partners. You will ensure consistency by training retail partners on Michael Kors brand standards and delivering an elevated experience.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!
DISTRICT MANAGER, RETAIL DEVELOPMENT
Michael Kors has joined with Jimmy Choo and Versace over the last year and is now the 3rd largest luxury group in the world known as Capri Holdings.
WHO YOU ARE:
Our District Managers at Michael Kors are responsible for leading all aspects of the business of our retail shop-in-shop partners. You will be responsible for meeting and exceeding wholesale district plans and implementing sales driving strategies with a strong emphasis on developing relationships with retail partners. You will ensure consistency by training retail partners on Michael Kors brand standards and delivering an elevated experience.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Empower, motivate, and train retail partners on product knowledge, sales, and visual excellence to gain support.
- Develop strategic plan to drive incremental sales by identifying merchandise and inventory opportunities and fostering cross functional partnerships within Michael Kors and the department stores.
- Create clear, consistent, timely, and effective methods of communication with all levels of business and retail partners.
- Research and maintain market insights as it pertains to all aspects of the business.
- Achieve goals through effective time management while leading and developing Shop Managers remotely and in person.
- Recruit, hire, train, and retain top Shop Managers that can deliver results through effectively and independently managing all aspects of the business.
- Resolve all human resources issues in a timely and effective manner, partnering with HR when necessary.
- Cross-Brand Discount
- Clothing allotment
- Competitive paid time off
- Internal mobility across Capri Brands (Versace, Jimmy Choo, and Michael Kors)
- Exclusive Employee Sales
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401k Match
Profile
YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE:
- 5+ years of Multi Unit experience, preferably wholesale experience
- Ability to travel up to 75% of the time
- Bachelor's Degree required
- 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 and style