Group Selling Manager Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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

Salary and Other Compensation:

The starting salary for this position is between $95,000-100,000.00 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). It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 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. At Saks Fifth Avenue Stores (SFA), we’ve got plenty of roles to fill and always in search of the best and brightest talent to push our business forward. Stores

• From the attractive merchandising of our products, to the purchasing of our incredible brands and styles, to the care and loss prevention of our stock, our store opportunities offer a wide range of career options. Corporate
• While our stores are at the forefront of our business, a lot of work happens behind the scenes at the corporate level. From finance to visual to HR to legal… we’ve got it covered. Distribution Centers
• Our logistics team is top notch, securing a wide array of products from across the globe, resulting in customer satisfaction and loyalty to the Saks Fifth Avenue brand.

Saks Fifth Avenue Stores (SFA) owns and operates a 39-store fleet, offering a one-of-a-kind shopping experience and featuring an expertly curated assortment of fashion and a highly personalized client experience. With an extraordinary network of locations across North America, SFA elevates and disrupts the luxury retail industry through exceptional in-person experiences and offerings.