Store Manager: Oilily Northbrook, IL

Join the Oilily team in Northbrook Court as our Boutique Manager!

 

Manage and develop a unique business.

 

The desired candidate will possess individuality, intelligence and creativity.  He / She should bring a combination of two to four years of successful store line management experience in a high-end apparel environment, a strong appreciation for merchandising and a proven record for developing sales and profits through intensive client services and team building.

 

Our company features a collection of high-end women and children’s apparel.  Our clothes express a capacity for joy through exquisite, colorful prints and textiles.  We are equally proud of our fabulous team of store managers who possess an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to meet the rigorous requirements of running a premium boutique. 

 

Specifically, the candidate will supervise the day-to-day operations of the Boutique including, but not limited to:

 

· Business Development - Maximize full price sales through personal shopping, community outreach programs, and event planning.

 

· Client Services – must be willing and have the ability to serve as a hands on “role model & leaderâ€� for the development of a proactive selling culture. 

 

· Human Resources – emphasis on recruiting, motivating, developing and retaining top quality talent in a unique, creative and entrepreneurial environment.

 

· Visual & Store Presentation – must be willing to work within corporate guidelines intended to build brand image, identity and market share and interpret them positively to the local market.

 

· Operations & Administrative – must have a disciplined and practical approach to managing the details and mechanics of the business including cost controls, inventory shortage, payroll budget, regular priced sell through, four wall profitability, and profit and loss statement.

 

The desired candidate is an analytical business manager who combines leadership of a team and strategic business acumen.  The individual should be flexible, charismatic and approachable.  He / She should be collaborative in attitude, particularly in dealing with subordinate’s, peer’s and the home office.

 

Additional Characteristics & Considerations:

 

·The Boutique Manager must be able to embrace the corporate point of view and be passionate about the brand’s vision and desire to evolve and attract a youthful & loyal client.

 

· The qualified candidate will have an open mind and willingness to embrace the philosophy of the collection & brand as well as adapt to the culture of the company. 

 

· Possess creative agility and flexibility in problem solving within established guidelines.

 

· Creative and capable of developing and implementing a strategic vision for the local market.

 

· Known for their strong people skills, a great motivator and developer of people with a history of success as a confident leader and team builder.

 

· Experienced in retail cultures where the quality of the consumer experience, uniqueness and innovation of the product line is valued.

 

· A dynamic personality and presence with excellent listening skills who will consistently practice them within the OILILY organization and externally with clients and market.

 

· Skilled in motivating a team while understanding individual needs to achieve maximum productivity.

 

Ability to multi-task, as well as be persistent and patient in order to make sound business decisions.

 

Please send resumes directly to maggie@oililyusa.com