Assistant Manager

CA13494

Deputy Manager

Our client; a fashion focused footwear brand who are expanding rapidly is seeking a Deputy Store Manager as soon as possible for a new store opening in Lyon, France in June 2013. The Deputy Manager aids in the management of the retail store consistent with the short and long term interests of the Company and its employees. They will provide customers with the highest level of service possible and assists the Store Manager in achieving budgeted revenue goals and monitoring expenses.

The Deputy Store Manager will participate in all employee-related management functions including interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, motivation, discipline, performance appraisal, conflict resolution, and the administration of human resources policies and initiatives.

To be considered for this role you should have the following:

• Ability to effectively prepare and present information and respond to questions from management, clients, and other employees of the organization.

• Knowledgeable in current trends
• Innovative manager with people & processes
• Sets plans & objectives, clearly delegates tasks. Develops, manages and trains direct reports.
• Experience working effectively in complex global organizations, satisfying the needs of diverse constituents, and often working under the pressure of competing and sometimes conflicting priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and problem solving abilities
• Excellent team-building, project management and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Exceptional attention to detail

Our client is looking for someone who will have the enthusiasm to keep the team motivated to strive towards an excellent customer experience. Fluent French language is also a MUST!!

In return you will be offered a competitive salary, bonus and excellent benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for a career in retail as training and progression is endless.