North East Regional Manager - Monsoon - New York, NY

Brand Overview:

Monsoon is a UK unique women’s children’s wear brand with a highly distinctive identity. The intrinsic beauty of fabric, color and technique so evident in the early sourcing of Monsoon’s products from India, Afghanistan and the Far East, continues to exercise a strong influence. This is the inspiration for Monsoon’s exclusive, in-house designed collection of unique, classic pieces that range from sophisticated event wear to casual day wear, and combine fashion forward styling with exotic color, beautiful fabrics and detailed finishing. Monsoon collections have been designed in London since the 1970’s where the spirit of adventure impacts the designs as it did when the founder returned from his travel in Asia inspired to create Monsoon. In addition to the clothing there is a ladies and girls accessoriex brand named Accessorize as part of the portfolio.

Job Overview:
The North East Regional manager will drive the regional business focused on sales and customer experience. The role is responsible for regional travel, building sales volumes, leading the stores in the area, and demonstrating consistent adherence to company standards and procedures.
Essential functions include:

• Drives and mobilizes store teams to deliver sales results; engages colleagues with impact and encourages team; translates vision into concrete plans for the brand and sales.


• Demonstrated successful sales experience, exceeding sales goals


• Ability to interpret and implement brand vision

Recruits, trains, and manages staff; encourages and coaches team to demonstrate and maintain an exceptional level of customer service.

• Liaises with brand partners and applies effective store solutions to deliver brand standards; demonstrates knowledge of store layout and encourages a team culture of knowledge and understanding.


• Uses space effectively to plan and execute campaigns to deliver efficient use of stock; ensures clear pricing strategy applied throughout the brand; encourages engagement with team to provide feedback to Home Office.


• Partner with Human Resources to effectively coach, train, develop, and motivate to maximize productivity.


• Develop strong communication and working relationships with the Home Office/Buying Office regarding specific needs, opportunities, sizing, and customer requests to target future growth.


• Mentor and develop key performers


• Demonstrate sound business judgment


• Review sales weekly and make recommendations to correct deficiencies

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years successful multi-unbit experience in retail environment


• Ability to drive sales and meet or exceed targets on an ongoing basis

Excellent verbal, written communication, and organizational skills a must

• Ability to handle and protect confidential information


• Ability to work well with others, as well as the ability to work independently to drive successful business


• Focus on attention to detail, taking initiative, and working in a positive working environment


• Knowledge of retail P.O.S. systems

Local candidates only:

Required experience:

• Related multi-unit sales management: 3 years