Anthropologie Flagship Department Manager - Regent Street, London

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK''s leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.LocationThis position is located at 158 Regent St Soho, London, , W1B5SW United KingdomRole SummaryThe Flagship Department Manager directs the service, selling, and styling to achieve an engaging and inspiring store environment. This can include development of others, collaborating with key partners, and supporting store operations and visual needs. This role is a key holding position.What You''ll Be DoingCustomer ExperienceSelling culture: leads and empowers the team to drive sales and metrics by utilising key performance indicators to set team and zoning goalsOmni-Channel Service: teaches the team to provide a frictionless customer experience by utilising technology to transact in the moment, upsell, and clienteleIn-Store Styling: provides the tools needed for associates to deliver an elevated shopping experience through cultivating connections, creating an individualised service and styling experienceEvents and Gatherings: hosts, plans, guides, and executes all events in the store to build customer relationships and drive salesLeadership and Team ManagementCustomer Experience Management (CEM) leadership: oversees the training, development, and accountability of the CEM program, creating a culture that prioritises service and salesStylist program: drives the styling program by empowering styling team members to cultivate relationships, generate new business, and mentor customer associatesPrioritise talent: supports the Store Brand Leader in identifying, hiring, and developing top talent for succession; facilitates onboarding for new hiresService and selling education: utilises brand resources to host regular fit sessions and training workshops to develop the team''s selling and styling skillsVisual and Business OperationsBusiness Acumen: collaborates with the Store Manager to assess sales forecasts to accurately schedule support and optimise peak selling hours through team service and selling initiatives, and using Company tools to identify merchant opportunities within product placement, outfitting, and stock levelsManage operations: takes an active role in opening and closing, restock, standards, cleanliness, IT and facilities issues, and loss prevention effortsProduct Flow: supports product flow processes which include shipment receipt, processing, security tagging, and preparing product for floor placement; leads the team to maintain an organised and efficient back of houseOmni service: oversees the omni customer experience and process to ensure fill rates are maintained and the brand standard for omni organisation is followedCommunication and RelationshipsEducation and product knowledge: facilitates the sharing of product knowledge, current trends, product priorities, and brand messaging through daily touchpoints with the teamGoals and expectations: sets individual sales goals and selling expectations to cultivate a collaborative selling environmentCustomer feedback: shares customer reaction and feedback to inform strategic product moves; fosters a strong relationship and flow of information between the teamWhat You''ll NeedExperience in a management role, working in a fast paced but highly creative and customer focused retail environmentAbility to positively impact results in sales, payroll and stock lossProven record of developing a team and talented individualsCan demonstrate the ability to identify problems and implement creative solutions (back of house, scheduling, organisation)An appreciation and understanding of the Anthropologic culture and its appeal in the marketThe PerksWork Life Balance:''Life Leave'' - one day a year to take time off for those big events in life, in addition to your annual leave entitlementWellbeing:Employee Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial healthDiscount off external gym membershipsPrivate Medical Insurance for eligible employeesEmployee Discounts:Up to 40% employee discount at all URBN BrandsTravel:Season ticket loan for eligible employeesCycle to work scheme for eligible employeesContinued Development:We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development#AnthroEU #LI-TS1Equal Opportunity StatementURBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business ..... full job details .....