We have an exciting opportunity to join our beautiful Flagship store in Sydney as Shop Manager. In this role, you will act as a brand ambassador and have overall responsibility. You will drive, with strategic vision to achieve and exceed set financial targets whilst providing an iconic customer-service experience. As a natural leader you will ensure the development of all staff, to deliver outstanding results whilst maintaining operational excellence.
**What we offer**:
- A generous Clothing & Uniform Allowance.
- Competitive Managers Bonus Scheme.
- Generous discount on PSL goods and on bought in products.
- Superannuation.
- An annual leave entitlement of 4 weeks plus Public Holidays, on completion of one year's full service, you will be entitled to one extra day's annual leave for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of five extra days,.
**About You**:
- High level interest in the Paul Smith brand; Passion for style and fashion and retail in general.
- Highly self-motivated & enthusiastic; ability to lead a team and motivate others.
- Influential and confident with the ability to deal with people at all levels; ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally.
- Displays initiative and is creative. Flexible & adaptable.
- Ability to be an ambassador for Paul Smith. Smart appearance and individual.
**Responsibilities**:
- To maintain and increase sales throughout the year and achieve set financial targets.
- To effectively manage all the shop staff, in close liaison with the Area Manager. With particular reference to recruitment, induction, training, discipline, appraisals and payroll.
- To increase the shop customer base by actively pursuing new audience through networking in the city.
- To maintain a high level of customer service at all times within the Shop.
- To ensure the Store has the correct levels of stock and that replenishment orders are placed, in close liaison with the Retail Merchandise Team.
- To ensure that the Store is always merchandised to the Company's desired standard and that, with liaison with the Display Department.
**Desired Experience and Skills Required**:
- Previous proven Shop Manager experience in fashion retail. Skilled at increasing Retail sales.
- Proven practical management skills/managed a team of a minimum of 6 people.
- Ability to drive and develop sales; ability to interpret sales related data.
- Proven track record in delivering excellent customer service. Motivational leadership skills.
- Excellent proven retail operational skills & standards. Keen eye for attention to detail.
- Previous experience conducting staff appraisals/dealing with staff issues effectively.
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