Chanel, Inc

Fragrance & Beauty Boutique Director - Valley Fair, CA

Chanel, Inc$87K — $120K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of leadership experience in retail
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Strong operational mindset
  • Fluency in product, service, and artistry skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Passion for CHANEL's history and product offerings

Responsibilities

  • Lead team development initiatives and succession planning
  • Coach and support boutique staff for exceptional client service
  • Drive team communication regarding promotions and corporate goals
  • Manage all aspects of recruitment and onboarding for boutique staff
  • Foster a positive and inclusive work environment
  • Act as the primary decision maker for boutique operations
  • Develop strategic initiatives to enhance client relationships and drive sales

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a brand-new luxury boutique
  • Access to continuous professional development and training
  • Engagement in a culture of inclusion and respect
  • Collaboration with high-level fashion and beauty teams
  • Dynamic and supportive work environment
Full Job Description

FRAGRANCE & BEAUTYBOUTIQUE, BOUTIQUEDIRECTOR

About therole:

Be a critical part of our expanding Fragrance & Beauty (F&B) community atCHANEL-- "the ultimate House of Luxury." Be the Host of your boutique as the Boutique Director in ourbrand-newF&B Boutiquelocatedin(INSERT LOCATION). Apply if you have a passion for leading and developing a team, an operational mindset, and the ability to build and foster meaningful relationships.

Whatimpactyoucancreate atCHANEL:

Team Development

  • Ensure continuous growth and development of boutique staff with a focus on succession planning and career development.

  • Create and drive development plans, oversee annual review process for all store employees

  • Leverage fluency in product, service, and artistry skills to coach and support the boutique team, elevating their skills andexpertiseto deliver an exceptional client experience

  • Facilitate regular team communication sessions to ensure seamless communication of promotional activity, performance to goal, corporate initiatives, and any other important topics

  • Proactivelyidentify, address, and resolve employee issues in a professional manner andin accordance withCHANELstandards, policies, and procedures; partnering with HR as needed

  • Own recruitment for all positions on the team, including freelancers: attract, recruit, and retain

  • Ensure a consistent and effective on-boarding experience for new hires

Leadership

  • Foster a positive working environment that encourages diversity, mutual respect and team collaboration and is free of discrimination and harassment

  • Play an activeroleon the sales floor to lead the team by example through internal and external interactions and ensure a welcoming environment exists in the boutique

  • Assume overall leadership responsibility for the boutique and act as the ultimate decision maker

  • Approach the business with an omni-channel mindset, driving sales to fashion boutiques andCHANEL.com where appropriate

  • Develop relationships with internal Fashion Boutique personnel in the market and external vendors within your mall/center

Client Experience and Development

  • Provide a unique and memorable in store and after sales experience to every client, every day, and at every point of sale by being the Host of your boutique

  • Foster a culture of building relationships and personalizing client experiences

  • Address and successfully resolve client situations according to company philosophy, policies, and standards

  • Meet the annual voice of client standards as defined by corporate

  • Attend seasonal seminars hosted by Education Executives and corporate meetings

Image

  • Model brand image expectations in terms of image code and service behaviors as a brand ambassador to all audiences

  • Support andmaintaina hygienic client experience bymaintainingstandards

  • Maintain visual merchandising standards at all times

  • Create a culture of service,expertise, cleanliness, organization, and attention to detail

Business Driver and Brand Ambassador

  • Consistently achieve the overallsales objectivesusing all levers, including but not limited to products, services, and events to drive and maximize sales performance

  • Strive towards boutique excellence by effective goal settingin the area ofsales, KPI's,clienteling, service behaviors, and CRM

  • Utilize client data toretain, recruit, and grow client return rates

  • Develop business initiatives that will continue to grow the client base, drivesalesand the company's presence in the marketplace, with particular emphasis on building events relevant to the local market

  • Proactivelymaintainingup-to-date awareness of the current industry trends and news, local trends, and competitive activity

  • Continuously network toidentifyand execute strategic growth opportunities through building relationships within the local community

Operations and Reporting

  • Manage and driveappropriate stocklevels of merchandise, communicate to corporate if there are any issues

  • Oversee, in partnership with the Assistant Manager all operational tasks

  • Recap weekly store performance and events ensuringtimelysubmission

  • Monitor store expenses (including personnel costs) andmaintainoperating budgets, while continually striving to reduce overall costs

  • Support, promote, and assume responsibility for loss prevention in all areas of risk management, physical security, store cash controls, inventory management, inter-store communication, and L/P audits

  • Manage andoptimizethe staff scheduling to ensure adequate floor coverage for a superior customer service and effectively drive sales in collaboration with the Assistant Manager

  • Coordinate schedule requests, paid time off, holiday, and over-time and leave processing with HR/Payroll as they occur

Youareenergizedby:

  • The history and heritage of The House ofCHANEL

  • People leadership and development

  • Fostering a meaningful client experience centered around inclusion and connection

  • Building collaborative partnerships and relationships

  • Being comfortable in the middle of complexity and ambiguity

  • Multi-tasking within projects in a dynamic, fast paced environment

  • Creativity and innovation by testing, learning, and taking new risk

Whatyouwillbringtotheteam:

  • Ability to thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively

  • Understanding of, and passion for client experience

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Foreign language skills are preferred but notrequired

  • Passion for the House ofCHANEL, its history, product offerings, and commitment to social and cultural initiatives

  • Curiosity and desire to learn and grow professionally within the world ofCHANEL

0Position Logistics:

  • Minimum of 7years of leadershipexperience

  • Bachelor9s degree (preferred)

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines concurrently

  • Ability to lift20lbs.and stand for extended periods of time

  • A flexible schedule with the ability to work late nights, weekends, and some holidays

  • Boutique Management:Requires in-store presence to develop and coach teams, ensure boutique image and operational standards are upheld, and deliver elevated client service to drive business results

*Chanel, Inc. reserves the right to edit, change, or makeexceptions on designations where circumstanceswheredeemedappropriate.

Compensation:

  • Theanticipatedbase salary range for this position is $87,500 through $120,000. Base salary is onecomponentof the total compensation for this position. Other forms of variable pay will be offered for this position. Other components will include bonus potential, benefits, and/orperks

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About Chanel, Inc

Chanel is a French luxury fashion house that was founded in 1910 by Coco Chanel. The company specializes in haute couture, ready-to-wear clothes, luxury goods, and fashion accessories. Chanel is known for its iconic Chanel No. 5 perfume, the Chanel suit, and the little black dress. The company is privately owned and has a reputation for exclusivity and high-end luxury products.
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