Store Manager

PVH Corp.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global apparel company is seeking a Store Manager in Oxford to oversee retail operations. The role requires extensive experience in retail, effective communication, and strong people management skills. You'll partner with the store management team to achieve business goals and foster a positive experience for customers and staff. Your leadership will ensure the store meets standards and performance goals. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire a team in a vibrant retail environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits program

Inclusivity and diversity policies

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in connecting to consumers in a brand retailer is essential.
• Previous retail operations and budgeting experience needed.
• Experience in people management and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the store management team to achieve business goals.
• Foster a positive store experience for customers and staff.
• Ensure visual merchandising standards are executed.

Skills

Retail operations experience

Budgeting skills

People management

Effective communication

Conflict resolution

Job description

Be part of an iconic story.

TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the world’s most recognized global lifestyle brands, confidently welcoming and inspiring consumers since 1985. Originally established in New York City and infused with the vibrant spirit of Americana, it has created the modern uniform of accessible luxury. The TOMMY HILFIGER brands consist of TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS, complemented by a range of licensed product categories that extend the brand lifestyle across generations, geographies, activities and occasions. Tommy Hilfiger’s global marketing approach and communications strategy taps into culture through the world of F.A.M.E.S.: the people, organizations and ideas boldly driving the future of Fashion, Art, Music, Entertainment and Sport. Major global campaigns, sponsorship platforms, and disruptive activations with world-class athletes, musicians and entertainers bring a constant source of energy and inspiration to the brand. Immerse yourself in TOMMY HILFIGER here! YouTube, Instagram, TikTok

About PVH: With a history going back over 130 years, PVH excels at growing brands and businesses with rich American heritages, becoming one of the largest global apparel companies. We have over 30,000 associates operating in over 40 countries with over $8 billion in revenues. Founded in 1968 and acquired by PVH Corp. in 2003, Calvin Klein is a global lifestyle brand that exemplifies bold, progressive ideals and a seductive, often minimal, aesthetic. We seek to thrill and inspire our audience while using provocative imagery and striking designs to ignite the senses. We strive to make a positive impact on the world, inspire passion in our people, embody authenticity and embrace individuality.

Tommy Hilfiger is one of the world’s leading designer lifestyle brands, internationally recognized for celebrating the essence of “classic American cool” style. Founded in 1985, it was acquired by PVH Corp. in 2010. We engage consumers through 360° marketing campaigns, innovative events, exciting collaborations and brand partnerships, working with some of the biggest names from the world of Fashion, Art, Music and Entertainment.

Store Manager, Tommy Hilfiger – Oxford

Our stores are the life and soul of our business. They act as our main touchpoints with our ever‑evolving consumer base. As the retail world evolves, we believe that for all other parts of the chain to work, our stores must set the tone of what our two brands are all about. Irrespective of where our consumers ultimately make a purchase, our stores are always a window to our great brands. As a result, our locations are paramount, the first‑class experience must be a given, and our in‑store standards should never be questionable. To deliver this, we strive to hire individuals who live and breathe our values, who are obsessed with delivering great service to our customers, and who truly believe that to remain relevant in today’s world we must be nimble and adapt to change and evolution. The Store Manager plays a key role in achieving these standards, leading by example, embracing our entrepreneurial spirit and inspiring their teams through passion and belief in our brands.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with the store management team to build on business opportunities and achieve company standards/goals: sales and wage budgets, sales per hour (SPH), units per transaction (UPT), conversion (hit) rate, wage and expense control, shrinkage, mystery shops, store audits and profitability.
• Identifying opportunities and collaborating with others to grow the business or improve performance.
• Consistently fostering a positive store experience by treating all customers and staff members fairly and consistently.
• Ensuring “door to floor” best practices, visual merchandising directives and standards for the sales floor and backroom are being executed; continually reviewing standards to ensure clear and consistent execution.
• Communicating regularly with the buying team to ensure the correct stock levels and demographically correct stock is available.
• Analyzing store‑level reports and creating action plans to improve results.
• Communicating with staff daily on individual sales goals and other key performance indicators, store results, product sales and other information to help them provide unparalleled service and achieve goals.
• Managing the manpower planning, identification, recruitment, interviewing, hiring and orientation processes.
• Providing training and coaching for employees (daily, weekly and monthly) and ensuring that it is appropriately documented.
• Leading weekly management meetings and other staff meetings; participating in and contributing to regional meetings.
• Making commitments and decisions on available information even under stressful and changing conditions.
• Setting challenging but attainable goals with an emphasis on service quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
• Coordinating appropriate action plans while considering consequences and budget decisions.
• Conveying clear ideas and goals, managing the implementation of those ideas and managing measurable and achievable results.
• Creating energy and excitement around shared goals and values.

About You

• Extensive experience in connecting to consumers in a brand retailer is essential.
• You’ll have previous retail operations, budgeting, planning and sales experience.
• You’ll have previous people‑management experience and will act with purpose to resolve conflict and unproductive disagreements.
• You’ll be an effective communicator with the ability to cultivate belonging.
• You collaborate to win and recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of others.
• You are courageous in giving feedback that promotes positive behavioral change.
• You adapt fast and work with pace.
• You are energetic and inspire trust, showing a clear presence on the shop floor.

What We Offer

At PVH, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking and dedicated associates who contribute their time and talents to help make our company the success it is. That is why we are committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support our associates – both at home and at work.

PVH Europe and our brands, TOMMY HILFIGER and CALVIN KLEIN, are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. We believe we are bettered by all forms of diversity, and take pride in working with top talent from every walk of life and corner of the world. In the spirit of inclusivity, qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.

PVH Corp. or its subsidiary (“PVH”) is an equal‑opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job‑related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.