DEPARTMENT MANAGER - TRENDS

As an Apparel Retail Store Manager, your role is crucial in driving sales, profitability, visual merchandising, and customer satisfaction within the apparel department. You will be responsible for achieving revenue, gross margin, and sales targets for the apparel department, managing inventory levels, minimizing shrinkage, and controlling expenses to improve profitability. It is essential to implement and adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and visual merchandising guidelines for effective product presentation. Additionally, you will recruit, train, and develop apparel department staff on product knowledge, selling techniques, and customer service best practices. Gathering and analyzing consumer feedback to identify areas for improvement and enhance customer satisfaction levels will also be part of your key responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: - Achieve revenue, gross margin, and sales targets for the apparel department. - Manage inventory levels, minimize shrinkage, and control expenses to improve profitability. - Implement and adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and visual merchandising guidelines for effective product presentation. - Recruit, train, and develop apparel department staff on product knowledge, selling techniques, and customer service best practices. - Gather and analyze consumer feedback to identify areas for improvement and enhance customer satisfaction levels. Qualifications And Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Retail Management, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field. - Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in apparel retail operations or department management roles. In this role, you are expected to possess excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills. Your ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and manage a team effectively will be crucial. A customer-centric approach, strong problem-solving skills, proficiency in data analysis, numerical skills, and financial metrics are essential. Your in-depth knowledge of apparel retail operations, merchandising techniques, and sales strategies will play a key role in your success. (Note: Company-specific details are not provided in the job description.),