
Anthropologie Store Manager - Bath, UK
- Bath
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Strategically recruit, train and develop managers to increase the day to day productivity of the business
- Assist with the development of the Management team to ensure that succession planning is in place for individuals and the future growth of the business
- Manage, all aspects of performance development (Performance Appraisals, Individual development Plans, Coaching, Counselling and Disciplinary actions) for a productive, inspired and successful workforce
- Uphold Company standards and act as a strong leader, mentor and positive role model to the team
- Lead by example and inspire a shared vision by communicating store and company goals
- Lead change and innovation supporting new ideas and initiatives to evolve the retail experience for the customer; drive sales and provide a unique store experience.
- Responsible for the roll-out of all new training and operational initiatives
- Possess excellent communication skills in both written and verbal form
- Manage and motivate the store teams to achieve an unimagined level of customer care
- Challenge and inspire the team to elevate every aspect of the store experience through service, merchandising, and display to create a compelling atmosphere for the customer
- Coach and empower the management team to take the initiative as leaders
- Oversee all levels of customer service and operations to ensure a positive store environment
- Exhibit excellent floor presence by leading by example, training and coaching
- Partner with the Visual Manager to effectively plan all Visual moves, ensuring any shop floor based work is carried out efficiently, and with minimal impact on the customer experience
- Conduct walkthroughs with the Visual Manager and store management team on a regular basis, with constructive feedback and obtainable goals
- Lead the team to perform all store-level operational procedures accurately and in a timely fashion, in accordance with all Company policies and procedures
- Achieve the store stock loss goals
- Develop and implement a functional shipment processing system to facilitate new merchandise being placed promptly, ensuring the sales floor is fully replenished, and product standards adhered to
- Possess excellent organizational skills and have the ability to plan, organize and execute projects by priority
- Assume total accountability for store Health & Safety by overseeing and upholding Company procedures always to protect employees and Customers against accidents and incidents
- Collaborate with the Visual Manager and team to strike the balance in creating an inspirational but highly commercial shopping environment whilst assuming accountability for the stores profitability.
- Facilitate communication between the Retail and Visual teams to enhance the store environment and efficiently execute all merchandising projects in a timely manner
- Coach team to understand and interpret current fashion trends in local markets and to generate creative solutions appropriate for the Anthropologie customer
- Maximise store sales and manage stock levels appropriately through analysing relevant reports, reviewing market trends and creative management of merchandise from receipt to sales
- Exhibit a sound understanding of the stores profitability, and guide team members to utilize Company reports to react to trends and drive business
- Stay abreast of current trends, brand specific social media and have a sound knowledge of customer profile by keeping up to date with external influences i.e. media and local community
- Demonstrate entrepreneurial skills to achieve and exceed store targets
- Experience in a senior management role, working in a fast paced but highly creative and customer focused retail environment
- Ability to positively impact results in sales, payroll and stock loss
- Proven record of developing a Management team and talented individuals
- Can demonstrate the ability to identify problems and implement creative solutions (back of house, scheduling, organization)
- An appreciation and understanding of the Anthropologie culture and its appeal in the market
- ‘Life Leave’ - one day a year to take time off for those big events in life, in addition to your annual leave entitlement
- Employee Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health
- Discount off external gym memberships
- Private Medical Insurance for eligible employees
- Up to 40% employee discount at all URBN Brands
- Season ticket loan for eligible employees
- Cycle to work scheme for eligible employees
- We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development