NARS Boutique Manager - Westfield Stratford (37.5 Hours)

NARS Boutique Manager

MISSION

NARS inspires self-expression, creativity and artistry - bringing high-fashion, high-style and forward thinking to beauty. As a Business Manager you will be bringing this vision to our customers on counter. Your passion for artistry, service and leading people is key, we are looking for someone who is confident and experienced in managing a business, coaching and developing a team and is ready to embody the NARS way in everything you do.

We are part of the Shiseido Group, and in joining NARS you will not only receive innovative and artistry led training, a generous discount on our award winning products and the chance to be part of a fast growing brand – you join an incredible group network of brands, where developing our people is at the heart of our business.

ABOUT SHISEIDO

Founded in 1872 in Japan, Shiseido is one of the top leading cosmetics companies in the world and aims to inspire a life of beauty and culture. Operating in about 120 countries with 45 000 employees and 70 nationalities, Shiseido offers a unique selection of skin care, makeup and fragrance resulting in over 1 trillion yen of net sales in 2017. Thanks to 146 years of heritage, Shiseido constantly creates high-quality, highly functional, safe and innovative cosmetics and develop brands deeply loved by people from all over the world.

Shiseido EMEA is Shiseido's Regional Headquarter for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regions. Representing a workforce of 4,000 employees in 88 countries, Shiseido EMEA is covering worldwide activities for fragrance brands (Alaïa Paris, Dolce & Gabbana, Elie Saab, Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez, Serge Lutens, Shiseido fragrances and Zadig & Voltaire) as well as business and distribution of Shiseido group brands (BareMinerals, Buxom, Clé de Peau Beauté, Laura Mercier, NARS and the brand Shiseido). Shiseido EMEA is home to the Center of Excellence (CoE) for Fragrance. The Center uses Shiseido’s acclaimed scientific methods and innovative technologies in creating new and unique fragrances for the global market.

ABOUT NARS

Sophisticated, witty and effortlessly chic, NARS embraces individuality, providing the vivid colour and luxurious texture needed to express personal visions of beauty.

Created in 1994 by the iconoclastic makeup artist François Nars, the brand has become a modern cult classic, synonymous with artistry, exquisite design, richly adventurous colour and witty irreverence. With counters across the UK & Ireland and a growing network of standalone stores, NARS is the brand to join for those who want to focus on the future.

ORGANISATION

Reports to: Area Manager NARS
Job Location: Stratford, Westfield
Contract type: Permanent Contract, 37.5 hours per week over 5 days

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

You will inspire and motivate your small team to be the best they can, everyday. Through your leadership you will develop the team to deliver our customer engagement approach and create strong connections with our customers through brand history and high performance formulas, encouraging them to identify and maximise sales opportunities. You’ll be empowered to take accountability for driving your business. Thinking outside of the box, you'll use your networking skills to connect with external partners to recruit new customers whilst engaging existing customers and securing brand loyalty to not only NARS but you as an Artist.

We'll ensure you have all the tools you need to achieve your goals, and you'll partner closely with your Area Manager, Education and HR to build a business plan that will drive those KPIs across your team and deliver results. As a NARS Artist and Business Manager, you have the power to change the way a client feels about themselves through your actions, communication and the connections that you make. This will be your daily commitment to your clients and yourself.

PROFILE

• Demonstrable Retail Management experience
• Business Management experience
• Strong experience in artistry, ideally with a qualification
• Ability to communicate effectively with Area Manager on business performance
• Ability to drive KPIs and sales targets within the team
• Excellent communicator
• Experience in coaching and developing others
• Alignment with the group’s “Trust8” working principles: Think Big, Take Risks, Hands on, Collaborate, Be Open, Act with Integrity, Be Accountable, Applaud Success

POSITION REFERENCE NUMBER: 10432

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