At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire the menswear team to maximise sales and enhance customer experience.
- Company: Join a dynamic retail team at Selfridges in Birmingham.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a vibrant work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a close-knit team dedicated to elevating retail standards.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in retail while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for retail management.
The predicted salary is between 34650 - 42350 £ per year.
As a Sales Manager of Menswear, you will be responsible for maximising the profitability of the division now and in the future, achieving excellent customer service and retail standards through team performance. Pro-active in driving and developing future business, and influencing decisions, you will identify opportunities and risks using external market trends and competitor insights. Part of the senior retail leadership team, you will not only lead, develop and inspire your division, but also the wider store. Championing initiatives across services, operations and wellbeing.
As the Sales Manager you will:
- Drive all sales opportunities, constantly seeking to improve productivity while managing all costs within budget, maximising stock availability and improving merchandising standards.
- Lead and inspire a skilled management team to sustain high performing teams through coaching and development, taking action when appropriate.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to action the company vision, ensuring effective implementation of initiatives.
- Challenge and develop operational efficiencies across the division and the store.
- Monitor divisional sales and profit, delivering appropriate action, including stock loss and markdown/wastage plan.
- Ensure that key business messages are cascaded effectively to all members of the team both own bought and concession.
- Plan effectively for key trading events (e.g. sale, new season) and ensure implementation.
- Be responsible for concession relationships, from supporting the achievement of sales plans to highlighting risks and opportunities.
- Ensure that the Division is fully compliant at all times with trading standards legislation, health & safety legislation and security standards.
A bit about you:
- Commercially astute. You are responsive to customer needs as well as market and competitor trends. Taking opportunities to improve performance by creating and owning a clear plan to deliver results.
- A great communicator. Friendly and confident in your manner you excel in the relationships you build with customers, team members, stakeholders and concessions.
- Engaging. With the ability to influence multiple stakeholders across various functions in order to drive change.
- Naturally pragmatic and solutions orientated. You are calm under pressure and can give clear guidance.
- A natural leader. Coaching team members to drive performance and enable change as well as supporting development.
- A team player. Bringing ideas and sharing best practice with the senior management team, whilst supporting others as appropriate.
- Collaborative. Working flexibly as part of the management team you will support in projects and cross functional meetings as appropriate.
This job is a brilliant opportunity to join a close-knit team who are incredibly passionate about taking Retail to the next level. If you’re looking to come into a new role and make a real impact, then this will be perfect for you.
Sales Manager Menswear (Area Sales Manager Level) in Birmingham employer: Selfridges & Co
Selfridges & Co in Birmingham is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth while being part of a renowned retail brand that values innovation and customer experience. With a commitment to employee well-being and a supportive team environment, working here means being part of a forward-thinking company that truly invests in its people.
