Footwear Department Lead

2 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Kurt Geiger Full time

About Our Team

Kurt Geiger is an inclusive, creative footwear and accessories brand powered by kindness. We empower our talent to be confident and true to themselves, the London way. London is our home, our heartbeat, and we draw inspiration from the city's energy and spirit; its diversity and creativity.

We have been creating authentic, distinctive designs from our London headquarters for over fifty years. The rainbow is our signature, representing good energy and love for our community and the many ways we express our individual style.

Our Values

We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness | For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism

The Role

This exciting opportunity has arisen for a Footwear Department Lead to join our team at Kurt Geiger. As a luxury retail store manager, you will play a key role in ensuring customer service is of the highest standards at all times. You will be a role model for your team and Kurt Geiger with your own service standards.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure all store and company sales targets, policies, and procedures are met and maintained
  • Actively liaise, communicate, and develop good relations with your team and Senior Management
  • Maintain a high-performance team through effective management of productivity, individual targets, employee relations, and coaching on areas of development
  • Rota your team effectively and ensure optimum cover during peak trading periods
  • Protect the Kurt Geiger brand and ensure all team members meet personal presentation standards
  • Ensure your boutique maintains excellent visual presentation which is consistent with company guidelines

Requirements

  • Experience in fast-paced store/concession management roles
  • Background with a fashion-forward footwear, accessory, or fashion brand - luxury experience preferred
  • A customer service ambassador
  • Proven ability to drive a large team
  • Representative of our luxury/fashion forward brand in every way

Benefits

  • Estimated annual salary £60,000 - £80,000 depending on experience
  • Generous bonus structure
  • Uniform allowances
  • Enviable discounts

About Our Stores

Kurt Geiger operates over 70 stand-alone stores nationwide, including our new flagship store on London Oxford Street, and in over 400 stores globally. We partner with some of the world's most famous department stores.

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