Sales Manager

Sales Manager | AX MetrotownAs a leader within Giorgio Armani Canada Corporation, you will be part of a diverse leadership and sales team, who you will inspire and motivate each day. You will assist in aligning the entire team on driving sales, providing an excellent client experience, building strong talent and ensure the store operates efficiently and effectively. Your ability to combine entrepreneurial spirit, passion for the brand and knowledge of the luxury/retail business with organizational skills to manage the store will greatly influence the client and associate experience.As a Sales Manager, you will also provide input on marketing, and client relationship strategies. Your daily presence on the sales floor will drive excellence in client experiences and ensure that associates are receiving in-the-moment coaching. You will help shape and execute store strategies to build trusting relationships with clients and associates to drive revenue. In addition, you will be accountable for ensuring appropriate communications are cascaded throughout the team.To succeed in this role you are willing to lead by example and with integrity, collaborate, be intellectually curious, strategic, lead through ambiguity and change and results oriented. As a member of the management team, you will also be responsible for driving sales personally and through the team.Our team mission is passionately conveying the vision of Giorgio Armani.Qualifications & SkillsMinimum Two (2) years of experience in similar retail management fieldCollege/Post-Secondary degree preferredExcellent communication (verbal and written) skills and the ability to influence partners and motivate direct reportsProficiency with Retail Systems and Office programs, e. Excel, Word and PowerPointOpen availability and able to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights and weekendsWhile not required, Italian, Spanish, French, Mandarin or other language skills are considered a strong assetWhy Join UsJoin us in our mission to passionately convey Giorgio Armani’s unique vision of timeless and natural elegance, where fashion and design provoke a confident state of being for all people by fostering beauty in the world.The Armani Group is one of the leading fashion and luxury goods groups in the world today. Our company designs, manufactures, distributes and retails fashion and lifestyle products including apparel, accessories, eyewear, watches, jewelry, home interiors, fragrances, cosmetics, chocolates, hotels and restaurants under a range of brand names: Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani and Armani Exchange.OUR CULTUREAs a company one of our goals is to motivate and drive a unified team to deliver the Armani experience. We believe the fuel to the power of the brand is through the collaboration of our associates. We are dedicated to fostering the development and growth of our people, roles and structure.OUR BENEFITSCOMPENSATION: Commission (Eligibility Based on Position) • Retail Bonus Program • Employee Referral Bonus ProgramBENEFITS: Medical • Dental • Vision • Prescription Drug • Life Insurance • Dependent Life Insurance • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance • Employee Assistance ProgramPAID TIME: Paid Time Off for Vacation and Sick Days • Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up • Long-Term Disability • Paid Time Off to Volunteer in your CommunitySAVINGS AND RETIREMENT: Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with Company Matching for Full & Part-Time AssociatesASSOCIATE PERKS: Armani Merchandise Discount • Restaurant Discount • Uniform • Exclusive Friends & Family SalesNOTE: Benefits may vary based on position eligibilityYOUR CAREERTraining and Development Opportunities • Rewards and Recognition programs • Opportunities in various brands in the Canadian Corporate Office (Greater Toronto Area), as well as domestic and international opportunities.