Brand Manager

job description

What This Position is All About

A Brand Manager is a manager-level position for a focus brand that spans multiple product categories. The Brand Manager drives business through motivation of the Saks sales force and is accountable for the achievement of the overall vendor sales goals across all product lines. The Brand Manager represents the 'face of the brand' and is responsible for technical knowledge of all vendor products, product training, education for other Saks Associates, and product feedback to the Merchants/Stores.

Who You Are:

• Innate ability to gain ground without damaging relationships. Can be both assertive but diplomatic.
• Drives positive outcomes through objectives & measures, while monitoring progress & results effectively. Adept at course-correcting within a fast-paced environment.
• You inspire others with your vision and sense of purpose. You have an optimistic spirit and celebrate wins and symbols of progress to rally support behind the vision.
• Constantly looking for ways to improve the way things are done while driving personal results. Comfortable with change and challenging conventions.

You Also Have:

• 4-year college degree (Marketing, Business, or Communications majors preferred) or equivalent experience
• 3 years management experience with comparable volume or a proven track record of success managing a business in the service sector
• Demonstrated track record of customer-focused sales growth
• Demonstrated ability to manage, develop and motivate people which driving company initiatives

As The Brand Manager, You Will:

• Build sales volume, establish and maintain customer relationships, effectively motivate a team of sales professionals, and develop sales talent
• Maintain a strong floor presence while acting as a role model for Sales Associates by exhibiting the highest Customer Service Standards and modeling/managing the appropriate selling behaviors
• Coordinate special orders, reserves and product movement between stores to deliver to customer requests
• Develop partnerships with Fifth Avenue Club consultants and other Store Associates to promote line and increase intersell
• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed

Your Life and Career at SFA:

• Be a part of a team of disruptors focused on stores and redefining the luxury experience.
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities, from retail to supply chain, to digital or corporate
• A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance
• Benefits package for all eligible full-time Associates (including medical, vision and dental)
• An amazing Associate discount

Salary and Other Compensation:

The starting salary for this position is between $75,000 – 90,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, skills, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for bonus.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Thank you for your interest in SFA. We look forward to reviewing your application.

SFA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SFA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SFA welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.