General Manager at Zadig&Voltaire

Founded in 1997 by Thierry Gillier, Zadig&Voltaire has redefined the very essence of luxury for a new generation. It is an exciting, highly successful French brand offering luxury fashion for women, men and kids. Indifferent to the norms, dictates, and codes of traditional luxury, the House has revealed over time its passion for freedom, an aspiration that fuels its creativity and perpetuates its audacity. Influenced by musical worlds, steeped in contemporary art, and distinctly Parisian, the brand has made duality its signature.

The spirit of the brand is eternally youthful, encouraging its community to cherish uniqueness. Zadig&Voltaire emphasize the importance of expressing yourself, loving yourself, and cultivating an independent mind, to be free, again and again! Zadig&Voltaire is dedicated to nurturing the talents of tomorrow and supporting the development of its employees' skills in all the countries where the brand is present. Just like its founder, Zadig&Voltaire is an artistic company where employees are encouraged to be entrepreneurial and agile in a context of strong growth. Zadig&Voltaire fully embraces the complex challenges of the 21st century by actively engaging in its global sustainability program VoltAIRe.

As an evolving global brand, Zadig & Voltaire is looking for talented people to get involved.

Zadig & Voltaire is an equal opportunity employer.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Retail Management team. Our General Manager will be responsible for the high volume, highly visible location of Copley Place. In this role, the GM is accountable for overseeing all elements of retail boutique operations, ensuring that the store meets its sales targets and provides excellent customer service. Key responsibilities include maintaining and achieving high operational standards, exceeding merchandising goals, achieving sales objectives, building a highly motivated team, and furthering associates’ skills and clientele base.

The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of management experience in the fashion retail industry (luxury preferred), excellent communication and organizational skills, and a strong understanding of KPIs. You should be target-driven, committed to adhering to company standards, and dedicated to upholding company standards, and able to inspire and motivate your team to achieve excellence

Responsibilities

• Ensure the store operates seamlessly and efficiently.
• Build and maintain lasting relationships with customers to expand the client base.
• Motivate and manage the sales team to exceed sales and productivity goals.
• Connect with customers and understand their needs, such as documenting and communicating customer requests.
• Recognize and handle loss prevention situations with exemplary customer service.
• Conduct training sessions to enhance team skills and knowledge.
• Plan and delegate appropriate responsibilities within the sales team.
• Maintain knowledge of inventory, scheduling, sales goals, and training of sales associates.
• Ensure that store merchandising, windows, and visual displays are maintained and consistent with the brand image.
• Maintain clear communication lines with the sales team and corporate office.
• Act as a leader to the sales team.
• Learn and apply product knowledge to assist customers in selecting merchandise that meets their needs.
• Proactively identify and recommend additional merchandise to enhance the customer’s experience, not overwhelm them.
• Establish, meet, and exceed sales and performance goals.
• Seek out top talent for the sales team through networking and recruiting.
• Foster a positive and energetic atmosphere while maintaining a professional work environment.

Requirements

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Exemplary work ethic and leadership qualities
• Ability to analyze sales reports to determine business needs and develop strategies
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities, particularly under pressure
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the capacity to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Superior customer service skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a keen sense of urgency to meet business demands

Education and Training

• HS Diploma Required; Associate’s/Bachelor’s degrees preferred

Experience

• Minimum 6 years experience in luxury retail store environment
• Minimum 3 years of luxury/retail management