Overview
We are happy to be partnering with a heritage luxury department store and lifestyle brand known for their artistic design, distinctive prints, and carefully curated fashion and home goods. They are looking for a Sales Manager for a fixed term contract to cover a maternity leave, starting as soon as possible and ending in April 2027. The brand champions creativity, independent designers, and distinctive aesthetics and is known for their iconic prints and fabrics.
Role and Responsibilities
The role is a maternity cover Sales Manager position within the womenswear department, focusing on contemporary and premium brands. The role will predominantly manage the womenswear floor but may occasionally cover other areas (e.g. menswear) due to scheduling needs. The team is fun, busy and hands-on, with a strong focus on retail operations and relationship building.
- Lead and motivate a team, with extensive people management experience (ideally managing teams of up to 20 direct reports).
- Demonstrate strong operational and people leadership skills in a fashion retail environment.
- Communicate effectively with internal teams and stakeholders to maintain high standards of customer service and store performance.
- Support on-floor operations, visual merchandising, and floor coverage as required.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Extensive people management experience, ideally in contemporary or premium fashion retail environments.
- Excellent communication skills and a track record of effective leadership at manager level.
Contract Details & Benefits
The role offers a salary of £38,000 – £42,000 per annum with a potential bonus. It is floor based, requiring five days a week, including weekends (one full weekend off per month and at least one Saturday or Sunday off on other weekends).
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