Position Summary
We are looking for a Boutique Manager reporting into the District Manager. As a Boutique Manager you will be working on sales and customer service, leadership, team management, operations, and training and coaching.
A day in the life of…
As a Boutique Manager, your main responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Sales and Customer Service:
• Achieve with team the daily, weekly, monthly sales and service level targets set for the boutique.
• Maximize guest frequency, sales and acquisition of new club members in the boutique.
• Maximize capsule, accessories and machines sales in the boutique.
Leadership/Team Management:
• Drive the implementation of company programs by motivating and instructing the team to meet operational and organizational objectives.
• Motivate and coach team to provide exceptional customer service in keeping with our brand image.
• Plan, identify, communicate and delegate appropriate responsibilities to team to ensure a smooth operation.
• Provide coaching and direction to the team in an effort to achieve operational goals. Consistently review KPI’s to identify problems, concerns and opportunities for improvements. Create action plan to achieve goals.
Operations:
• Monitor and manage staffing levels to ensure boutique operations and customer service goals are met.
• Recruit, hire and train the team.
• Establish annual sales forecasts and capacity planning with national boutique manager
• Utilize tools and analyze financial reports to identify and address inventory and sales trends.
• Use all operational tools to plan for and achieve excellence in staffing, scheduling, monthly reports, cash management and inventory management.
• Implement SOP’s and guidelines for the boutique ensuring team compliance.
• Run monthly and quarterly physical stock inventories, place orders and check deliveries to ensure adequate stock levels.
• Delivers all requested weekly and monthly reports in a timely manner.
• In partnership with IT, ensure that IT systems function correctly.
Training and Coaching:
• Maintain current and up to date knowledge on coffee and the NESPRESSO product.
• Continuously evaluate the quality of service and give individual feedback to the Boutique Specialists.
What will make you successful
In a successful candidate, we are looking for:
• 5+ years of Retail Selling & Service experience in luxury boutique;
• 3+ years of experience in managing/supervising people/teams;
• Ability to manage boutique operations independently;
• Excellent presentation, communication & interpersonal skills;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;
• Experience with the implementation of systems and policies with regards to retail;
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• Team-building skills;
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor others;
• Bilingual in English and French, written and spoken.
We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression – this really could be a move towards the exciting Retail career you’ve always wanted.
What you need to know
What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestle including a comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one. As well as a Company matched retirement savings plan, an annual bonus, and excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company.
This is a full time, and permanent opportunity. We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
Nestlé is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.