Retail Area Manager

Overview Company Overview: Moncler Group is a leading retail company dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our clients. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and client satisfaction, we have established ourselves as a trusted brand in the retail industry. Position Overview: The Retail Area Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing multiple boutique stores within a defined region, ensuring they operate efficiently and meet company standards in performance, client experience, and brand representation. The role involves regular store visits, hands-on leadership, and collaboration with other functions to ensure alignment with Stone Island's standards and growth strategies. Your Impact Key Responsibilities: Store Operations & Management Store Performance: Ensure all stores within the region meet sales and performance targets, optimizing business performance through regular analysis and proactive management. Inventory Management: Oversee stock levels, ensuring each store maintains optimal inventory according to sales needs and brand standards. Operational Excellence: Guarantee compliance with all operational processes and standards, including visual merchandising, store appearance, and client service. Reporting & Insights: Provide management with regular performance reports and actionable insights based on store visits, sales data, and market trends. Sales & Profitability Sales Strategy Execution: Implement corporate sales strategies and campaigns to maximize store revenue. P&L; Management: Analyze store profitability, manage cost controls, and identify areas for improvement in line with budgetary goals. Reporting: Provide regular sales, KPI, and performance reports to senior management, including actionable insights for improvement. People Management & Development People Planning & Performance: Oversee staffing needs, including interviewing candidates, conducting appraisals, managing performance reviews, and ensuring the right talent is in place for operational success. Training & Development: Collaborate with other departments to organize training programs, provide coaching and mentoring to Store Managers, and promote internal talent development to foster leadership growth. Team Engagement & Support: During store visits, engage with teams to address challenges, recognize achievements, and offer ongoing support to enhance performance and drive continuous improvement. Clienteling & Development: Collaborate with CRM department to Store teams have client mind-set, leading & supporting Store Managers to operate Clienteling activities. Brand Representation Brand Standards: Ensure all stores comply with Stone Island’s brand guidelines, maintaining consistency in visual merchandising and store presentation. Market Intelligence: Stay updated on local market trends, competitor activity, and customer preferences, providing feedback to enhance business strategies. Cross-functional Collaboration Communication: Work closely with HQ, regional teams, and other departments to ensure aligned execution of brand strategy. Project Management: Actively lead, conduct, and participate in cross-functional projects with other functional departments aimed at improving retail performance and client engagement. (Clienteling activities, Store opening, and entire store activities & projects involved store teams and clients) Qualifications Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or related field. 7+ years of experience in a similar retail management role, preferably within the luxury fashion sector. Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing multiple stores and teams. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement solutions for improvement. Key Competencies: Strategic & Analytical Thinking Leadership, Sense of Responsibility, Team Motivation & Development Excellent Communication Skills Client-focused Results-driven Reporting Line: Direct reporting to Stone Island Korea Head of Retail