Assistant Manager, Chicago

Assistant Manager is responsible for partnering with the Managing Director and Floor Director to run all aspects of the business including building sales, identifying opportunities, and client development via CRM and service initiatives, coaching and counseling of staff. Daily supervision of staff (coaching, training and assisting in achieving sales objectives). Demonstrates and active management presence on the sales floor modeling exceptional service and ensuring all team member embody the Hermès spirit. Identifying sales opportunities by weekly review of business by métier, tracking delivery and special orders. Apply these sales opportunities in tandem with each sales specialist personal goals to evaluate contribution to total boutique. Contributing to and/or conducting monthly touch-base meetings and annual performance evaluations in tandem with Managing Director/Floor Director. Communicates CRM standards, follows up daily for associate compliance and to maximize quality of client capture rate and detailed information according to HOP standards. Ensures policy and procedure is clearly communicated to team and all are actively compliant. Monitor E-time and scheduling needs for the staff. Keep and accurate record of vacation, time and attendance in tandem with HR. Organizes seasonal trainings including key métier points, share Porte updates, and ensure sales team are integrating into client conversations at point of sale. Assists in maintaining database of candidates for store and in recruiting and interviewing to fill open positions. Making critical client decisions and runs business during Managing Director/Floor Director’s visits to Podium.