Director of Sales Experience

Saks

$125K — $157K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in luxury retail or relevant experience
  • Senior retail management experience required
  • Proven success in achieving results across multiple business sectors
  • Experience in team building and coaching
  • Ability to navigate complex business challenges
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

  • Oversee performance and goals of the Client Development team
  • Communicate store vision and goals to team members
  • Advocate for Neiman Marcus values and maintain a positive customer service experience
  • Collaborate with various departments to support store strategies
  • Assist the Store GM and fill in during their absence
  • Identify strategic objectives and set priorities in partnership with Store GM
  • Analyze customer behavior and trends to adapt processes accordingly
  • Facilitate Store Leadership Team meetings in the GM's absence

Benefits

  • Dynamic fast-paced work environment with growth opportunities
  • Career advancement across various sectors in luxury retail
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits
  • Generous employee discount
  • 401(k) retirement plan options
  • Access to supplemental life and disability insurance
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Director, Sales Experience

As a Director, Sales Experience , you are responsible for sales and adoption of selling programs, by facilitating partnerships departments, driving team towards goals, and applying team skills to build a customer-focused sales experience, all while being a steward of Neiman Marcus. The Sales Experience Director works on-site in your store location and you will report to the General Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
  • Oversee Client Development team performance and goals through management of Group Selling Managers
  • Communicate the store vision and goals to all team members
  • Advocate for Neiman Marcus values and manage team to create an energized atmosphere where customer service is consistent with Neiman Marcus standards
  • Partner with Client Development, Brand Experience, Restaurants, Merchants, and Brands Manager and Regional team to fulfill store strategic efforts
  • Support the Store GM in fulfilling their responsibilities, including backfilling for GM
  • Determine strategic objectives in partnership with Store GM and set priorities accordingly
  • Analyze and develop understanding of internal / external customer behavior, trends, and preferences, adjusting processes and standards
  • Participate in, and in the absence of the Store GM, facilitate Store Leadership Team meetings by promoting a trusting and respectful environment for participation, idea sharing, addressing concerns / challenges, setting goals.
  • Partner with Merchant and Planning Organization Leaders and Regional team to determine appropriate strategies and action plans for the store to produce positive results

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
  • 10+ years of relevant experience, luxury retail fashion experience
  • Prior retail senior management experience required
  • Track record achieving results across multiple businesses
  • History of building, motivating, and coaching teams
  • Previous experience navigating complex business problems, collaborating with leads across corporate functions, presenting at the executive level, working with corporate partners, and leading large-scale projects
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Advanced proficiency with MS Office Product Suite

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT NEIMAN MARCUS:

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
  • Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
  • Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
  • An amazing employee discount


SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS:

The starting salary for this position is between $125,631 - 157,038 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for bonus.

Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Salary Range $114,707 - $143,383*

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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