Market Manager

job description

Saks OFF 5TH is the premier luxury off-price destination. In its more than 100 stores in the U.S. and Canada, and online, at SaksOFF5TH.com, the company provides the best names in fashion at an incredible value through its merchandise authority, unparalleled brand access and seamless connection between ecommerce and stores.

What This Position Is All About:

The Market Manager for the North Central Market, operating remotely from the Chicago metropolitan area, takes charge of driving sales, profit, and key performance indicators in a market with approximately 40 million in volume. This is accomplished through fostering motivational communication, establishing clear standards, formulating actionable plans, and ensuring consistent follow-up. Reporting directly to the District Manager, they exhibit unwavering dedication to integrity, people development, and engagement, nurturing a high-performance culture that resonates with the company's Core Values and Winning Ways. Leveraging their profound understanding of the local demographic, they strategically implement plans to foster growth and consistently attain results.

Primary Job Functions

• Responsible for achievement of goals/objectives in Sales, Controllable Profit, EBITDA, Payroll Management, P&L performance, Email Capture rate, Proprietary Credit Card, Ship from Store and Omni-Channel initiatives.

• Responsible for leading all company initiatives, including the Playbook by clearly communicating objectives and priorities to the team and working through direct reports to drive results.

• Supports the selling and customer service experiences; providing leadership and motivation to team in achieving sales goals, driving omni-channel growth, and execution of company initiatives.

• Sustains adherence to the HR policies and procedures. Monitors performance management, compliance, and hiring practices in partnership with DVP.

• Manages training, IDP’s and mobility of team, maintaining a proactive talent succession plan to fill open positions by recruiting and hiring quality leaders that think and act like an Owner Operator.

• Hires, trains, develops and retains direct reports, ensuring their readiness for increased responsibility and providing a bench of internal talent who are upwardly mobile to fill critical positions.

• Responsible for maintaining fair and accurate practices within his/ her area including equitable hiring, scheduling, promotions and performance management.

• Manages and resolves poor performance and terminations appropriately, in partnership with the Employee Relations Service Center and Legal department, to improve overall productivity and performance of the team.

• Oversees the market’s inventory shortage strategy, results, and concerns, the Store Audit, and communicates policies and procedures to the leadership population.

• Oversees the merchandise presentation and signage standards in partnership with DVP.

• Partners with DVP to ensure merchandise assortment represents the customer in the market.

• Communicates consistently with the Corporate Visual and Creative team to ensure appropriate direction.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree preferred.

• Goal oriented focus, with demonstrated ability to identify, develop, manage and motivate a leadership team while driving company initiatives.

• Proficiency in utilizing available technology including Google Suite

• Ability to develop, plan and execute strategies to maximize opportunities.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.

• Flexible availability to work evenings, weekends and holiday schedules.

• Travel throughout the district is required.

• 8 years of leadership experience with comparable volume or a proven track record of success managing a selling workforce and achieving results.

• Proven track record in developing direct reports and others, demonstrating managerial courage, exhibiting strong business acumen, communicating effectively, driving for results, adept problem-solving skills, and fostering teamwork and collaboration.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $120,000 and $130,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.

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Your Life and Career at Saks OFF 5TH

• Be part of an empowered, innovative team; work with an adventurous spirit and a customer-centric mindset; play a critical role in making decisions that will position us to win

• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across different functions within our corporate offices, retail stores, photo studios, and distribution centers

• A culture that promotes a flexible work environment

• Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, dental and vision)

• An amazing employee discount and other exciting perks

Thank you for your interest with Saks OFF 5TH. We look forward to reviewing your application.

We believe that our differences not only make us stronger, but also guide our evolution and future growth. All associates are expected to create an inclusive environment free from harassment, discrimination, and bullying.Together, we celebrate, advocate for, and learn from our colleagues, customers and communities to create the best environment to shop and work for all.

Your Life and Career at Saks OFF 5TH:

• Be part of an empowered, innovative team; work with an adventurous spirit and a customer-centric mindset; play a critical role in making decisions that will position us to win
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across different functions within our corporate offices, retail stores, photo studios, and distribution centers
• A culture that promotes a flexible work environment
• Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, dental and vision)
• An amazing employee discount and other exciting perks

Thank you for your interest with Saks OFF 5TH. We look forward to reviewing your application.

We believe that our differences not only make us stronger, but also guide our evolution and future growth. All associates are expected to create an inclusive environment free from harassment, discrimination, and bullying.Together, we celebrate, advocate for, and learn from our colleagues, customers and communities to create the best environment to shop and work for all.