Luxury Store Manager, New York City

Position:

The Store Manager of Scandia Home, Upper East Side will play an integral role in defining the success of the brand’s first brick-and-mortar location in Manhattan. As the leading brand for luxury down bedding and fine linens, Scandia Home is seeking an experienced Store Manager who enjoys operating in a uniquely entrepreneurial environment and managing multiple dimensions including sales, merchandising,marketing,
staffing, outreach, and operations.

Responsibilities:

Store Environment:

  • Maintain a luxury store environment that enhances our customer's experience with the brand.
  • Ensure proper understanding and execution of all brand guidelines and procedures.
  • Maintain visual standards that support the brand image.
  • Oversee store operations including supply ordering, product maintenance, and store organization.
  • Provide a consistent, high-quality store experience for all customers.

Sales:

  • Achieve store sales and financial goals.
  • Demonstrate and sell products, explaining benefits, features, prices, quality, and value.
  • Cultivate a selling culture through the “Scandia Home Difference” and extensive product knowledge.
  • Lead store outreach to interior design professionals.
  • Ensure staff effectively build and maintain client databases to drive sales and loyalty.

Customer Service:

  • Deliver outstanding customer service to build and grow the business.
  • Lead sales staff in providing exceptional white-glove service.
  • Collaborate with other departments to optimize the customer experience.
  • Maintain service quality by establishing and enforcing organizational standards.

Merchandising:

  • Curate merchandise displays to highlight product benefits.
  • Identify desired products and manage relationships with outside vendors.
  • Oversee merchandise orders for new and replenishment stock.

Marketing:

  • Work closely with the marketing team to support local advertising initiatives.
  • Plan and execute special events and promotions.

Staffing:

  • Manage and develop the store team, providing motivation and support.
  • Oversee scheduling, payroll, and administrative tasks.
  • Create a positive, collaborative work environment.
  • Handle staffing decisions including hiring, training, and performance management.

Operations:

  • Ensure efficient administrative operations including opening and closing procedures.
  • Maintain cash handling records and financial reporting.
  • Oversee inventory control to prevent losses and maintain stock integrity.
  • Monitor and control store operating expenses.

Other:

  • Collaborate with other store locations as needed.
  • Maintain brand knowledge and product expertise. (inclusive of all the vendors we carry in store)
  • Monitor competitive activities.
  • Perform additional tasks as required.

Qualifications:

  • Proven luxury retail management experience.
  • Passion for fine linens, high-end textiles, and continuous learning.
  • Strong connection skills with the ability to tell a compelling brand story.
  • Knowledge of the New York City interior design community.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with strategic planning skills to build clientele.
  • Demonstrated excellence in customer service and sales.
  • Experience in direct buying and product curation.
  • Inventory management proficiency.
  • Superior communication skills, both spoken and written.
  • Resilient, action-oriented, and solution-driven.

Compensation package:

  • Base salary plus commission incentive
  • Medical and Dental insurance
  • Discount on merchandise
  • Paid vacation and sick days
  • 401K retirement plan