Store Director Costa Mesa, Ca

KHAITE is a way of looking at the world. Shaped by formative encounters, cultural touchstones, and secret desires, this point of view comes to life through womenswear and accessories that find confidence in contrast. Each piece proposes a fresh balance of opposing elements- masculine and feminine, strength and softness, structure and fluidity- while embodying a signature sensuality and ease. Founded in 2016 by creative director Catherine Holstein and based in New York, KHAITE evolves with each season, building upon a foundation of robust yet polished items distinguished by exceptional materials, exquisite craftsmanship, and subtle yet striking details. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for a Store Director to join our team for our new store opening in South Coast Plaza.
The KHAITE Store Director is responsible for overall management of the store, staff, merchandise, and customer service. They will also be responsible for achieving sales objectives, maintaining high operational and merchandising standards and goals, building highly motivated teams, and developing associates to the next level.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Organization: Maintain a clear and effective store organization (by support functions and product categories)Communicate on all organizational changes within the storeRecruitment and Induction: Participate in the recruiting process of staff with Human Resources and other Store ManagementProvide new staff members with a systematic induction and organize follow-up with knowledge reviewsStaff Development and Retention: Play a key role in team motivation by establishing a real team spirit and teamwork environmentMonthly review of staff on a One-to-One basisEvaluate individual staff performance through the annual and mid-annual review processRetain staff by identifying and developing growth potential of individual staff membersCustomer Service: Assist sales associates with various customer service issuesCoach and develop the team to maintain the highest degree of customer serviceOperations: Utilize Shopify and its inventory management functionsWork with Merchandising Team for OTB and all product responsibilitiesProvide monthly qualitative and quantitative business reportsMaintain positive relationships with members of corporate office and other storesFull Profit and Loss responsibility for the store, with particular attention given to controllable expenses and sales planMaintain stock levels and merchandise assortment. Once financial goals are agreed upon with the general manager, each store manager must maintain proper SKU levels, dollar levels, and model stocks using current P.O.S. system. It is the obligation of the manager to be fully trained in these systems and to ensure that the staff is proficient as wellCycle/Physical inventory requirements must be metStore Appearance: Adhere to Grooming and Styling standards, lead by example and enforce the standards within the entire teamMonitor the general appearance of the store: cleanliness, store maintenance, organization of sales area and back-of-houseAdministration: Ensure that key documents are kept in storeCreate staff work schedules and ensure appropriate store coverageManage planning of paid holidays, absences and report accordinglyContinuously motivate sales staff and ensure principles of KHAITE customer service are followedDrive sales to meet or exceed sales budgetsIdentify opportunities to assist sales associates in fortifying client relationships through clientelingFollow on a day-to-day basis the sales performance of the storeSet individual monthly objectives for each member of the teamFollow up on the sales performance of the sales associatesProduct Category Management: Understand and explain store performance by categoryKeep all product support tools well organized and ensure all team members have access to the informationStore Visuals: Maintain merchandising standards in partnership with the Visual MerchandiserHuman Resources: Supervise store personnel and enforce company policiesEnsure timely submission of timesheets, verification of employee hours, etc.Identify & own all store recruitment needs. Recruit, assess, & interview talent and partner with SVP, Direct & HR when neededExhibit strong interpersonal skills in dealing with staff, peers, supervisors, and the New York office.Coach and develop employees in all areas of performanceSKILLS & REQUIREMENTS Interpersonal Skills:
Action oriented; drive for resultsAble to motivate others and build effective teamsService orientation and customer focusAble to mediate and negotiate to resolve conflictProblem-solverStrong oral and written communication skillsEducation/Experience:
10+ years in store management experience; preferably in a luxury setting.Computer literate; learn and utilize various software packagesCollege degree or equivalent.Special Skills:
Foreign Languages a plusPlease note: This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.
OUR VALUES Creativity ~ We are always imagining, never imitating.Integrity ~ We do the right thing.Kindness ~ We value people and their ideas, so we act and speak with compassion.Agility ~ We move with intention, flexibility, and speed to stay ahead.Tenacity ~ We are insatiable. Our drive is relentless.WE OFFER The salary range is $130,000-150,000. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon the candidates' relevant skills and experience. Other benefits include medical, dental, and vision programs, a company bonus plan, employee discounts and perks, a 401k plan with employer match, and other ancillary benefits.
KHAITE is an equal opportunity employer. We want to offer an inclusive environment of mutual respect where we welcome diversity and all our employees feel included, developed, and heard. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. KHAITE recruits and recognizes all types of talent and singularities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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