General Manager, Ax Metrotown

General Manager | Full-Time | Armani Exchange, Metrotown
As the
leader
of the store, you will be part of a
diverse
leadership and sales
team, who you will
inspire
and
motivate
each day. You will
align
the entire team on
driving sales, providing an
excellent client experience, building strong talent and ensure the store operates efficiently and effectively. Your ability to combine
entrepreneurial spirit ,
passion
for the brand and knowledge of the luxury/retail business with
organizational skills
to manage the store will greatly influence the client and associate experience.
As a General Manager you will also provide input on
merchandising ,
marketing, and
client relationship
strategies. Your presence daily on the
sales floor
will provide you the opportunity to understand the business on the
front line, and you will have the opportunity to use the insights to improve your store’s business. You will help shape and execute store strategies to build
trusting relationships
with clients and associates, to drive revenue. In addition, you will be
accountable
for ensuring appropriate
communications
are cascaded throughout the team.
To succeed in this role, you are willing to lead by example and with
integrity ,
collaborate, be
intellectually curious ,
strategic ,
lead through ambiguity
and
change
and
results oriented. You will be responsible for the
end-to-end management
of the store and its team, including labour and supply budget.
Our team mission is passionately conveying the vision of Giorgio Armani.
Qualifications & Skills
Minimum Five (5) years of experience in similar retail management field
College/Post-Secondary degree preferred
Experience with buying & merchandising is preferred
Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills and the ability to influence partners and motivate direct reports
Demonstrated experience in executing Sales Management Trainings and Presentations
Proficiency with Retail Systems and Office programs, i.E. Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Open availability and able to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights and weekends
While not required, Italian, Spanish, French, Mandarin or other language skills are considered a strong asset
Ability to travel when required, both domestic and international
Why Join UsJoin us in our mission to passionately convey Giorgio Armani’s unique vision of timeless and natural elegance, where fashion and design provoke a confident state of being for all people by fostering beauty in the world.
The Armani Group is one of the leading fashion and luxury goods groups in the world today. Our company designs, manufactures, distributes and retails fashion and lifestyle products including apparel, accessories, eyewear, watches, jewelry, home interiors, fragrances, cosmetics, chocolates, hotels and restaurants under a range of brand names: Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani and Armani Exchange.
This role has an annual salary range of $80,000 to 95,000 plus bonus, depending on experience and qualifications. We believe in rewarding great talent, which is why eligible team members may also earn performance-based bonuses and annual incentives that recognize individual impact and contributions.
OUR CULTUREAs a company one of our goals is to motivate and drive a unified team to deliver the Armani experience. We believe the fuel to the power of the brand is through the collaboration of our associates. We are dedicated to fostering the development and growth of our people, roles and structure.
Our BenefitsCOMPENSATION: Commission (Eligibility Based on Position)
Retail Bonus Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
BENEFITS: Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription Drug
Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
PAID TIME: Paid Time Off for Vacation and Sick Days
Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up
Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off to Volunteer in your Community
SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT: Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with Company Matching for Full & Part-Time Associates
ASSOCIATE PERKS: Armani Merchandise Discount
Restaurant Discount
Uniform
Exclusive Friends & Family Sales
NOTE: Benefits may vary based on position eligibility
YOUR CAREERTraining and Development Opportunities
Rewards and Recognition programs
Opportunities in various brands in the Canadian Corporate Office (Greater Toronto Area), as well as domestic and international opportunities.
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