Retail Store Manager, Tulsa, OK

CompanySince 1895, Swarovski, the Austrian based, family owned company has been a worldwide leader in fine collectibles, fashion jewelry, and crystal components. Today, due to continued growth and enduring success, Swarovski is a global company with over 14,000 employees, manufacturing facilities in 44 countries and a worldwide distribution network. "Constantly improving what is good," was the philosophy Daniel Swarovski adhered to in building his company. Over 100 years later, this philosophy remains the company's key objective.If you have the drive and desire to succeed with a sophisticated company steeped in our 100 years of tradition, you're the perfect example of whom we want for our team.ProjectDue to expanded growth in our Retail division, Swarovski is currently recruiting dynamic, experienced, and highly motivated Retail Store Manager candidates for our Tulsa, Oklahoma location.TasksGENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES- Oversees retail store operations to company standards; ensuring effective implementation and maintenance of programs as well as meeting financial and operational objectives.- Ensures Sales, Units Per Transaction, Dollars Per Transaction, Swarovski Crystal Society Memberships, and Financial Goals are achieved.- Responsible for generating 20% of the Store?s Sales.- Maintains store cash handling records, reports and opening and closing procedures.- Reviews merchandise orders and inventory levels for accuracy and consistency.- Implements inventory procedures and inventory control program.- Maintains allocated budget within the store. - Demonstrates/Sells products to customers, explaining benefits, features, prices, quality, value and other information, builds the business through outstanding customer service.- Ensures visual standards are appropriate and support the brand image.- Merchandises displays to Plan-O-Gram and to accentuate products.- Notifies supervisor of competitive activities.- Develops information on retail customers to enhance sales; maintains customer log.- Plans, coordinates and sets-up for special events and promotions.- Maintains communication with Supervisors regarding retail sell through, activity recommendations to increase sales/inventory and accommodate retailer issues.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES- Administers Performance Management programs.- Participates in staffing decisions including employment, discipline, training, assignment and termination.- Creates a productive work environment through consistent coaching and training of the Sales Consultants.- Ensures that all practices meet applicable legal requirements, policies and procedures.- Evaluates daily operations on an ongoing basis and makes recommendations/initiates action to enhance productivity, efficiency, effectiveness and profitability.- Creates a Selling Culture in the Store, ensures Associates are trained in the ?Swarovski Experience? Training Program and other Selling techniques.TO APPLY:If interested, please apply on-line, or submit your resume to jobs.usa@swarovski.com Please reference the job title in your submission.Requirements- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.- Must have knowledge selling environment; high fashion industry; forecasting; budgeting; effective oral and written communications; presentation skills; strong analyzing techniques required. - Retail sales experience in specialty branded stores preferred.