General Manager, AX Metrotown

JOB DESCRIPTION As the leader of the store, you will be part of a diverse leadership and sales team , who you will inspire and motivate each day. You will align 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 General Manager you will also provide input on merchandising , marketing , and client relationship strategies. Your presence daily on the sales floor will provide you the opportunity to understand the business on the front line , and you will have the opportunity to use the insights to improve your store’s business. 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 . You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of the store and its team, including labour and supply budget. Our team mission is passionately conveying the vision of Giorgio Armani. Qualifications & Skills Minimum Five (5) years of experience in similar retail management field College/Post-Secondary degree preferred Experience with buying & merchandising is preferred Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills and the ability to influence partners and motivate direct reports Demonstrated experience in executing Sales Management Trainings and Presentations Proficiency with Retail Systems and Office programs, i.e. Excel, Word and PowerPoint Open availability and able to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights and weekends While not required, Italian, Spanish, French, Mandarin or other language skills are considered a strong asset Ability to travel when required, both domestic and international Why Join Us Join 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 CULTURE As 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 BENEFITS COMPENSATION Commission (Eligibility Based on Position) • Retail Bonus Program • Employee Referral Bonus Program BENEFITS Medical • Dental • Vision • Prescription Drug • Life Insurance • Dependent Life Insurance • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance • Employee Assistance Program PAID TIME Paid Time Off for Vacation and Sick Days • Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up • Long-Term Disability • Paid Time Off to Volunteer in your Community SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT: Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with Company Matching for Full & Part-Time Associates ASSOCIATE PERKS: Armani Merchandise Discount • Restaurant Discount • Uniform • Exclusive Friends & Family Sales NOTE: Benefits may vary based on position eligibility YOUR CAREER Training 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.