Department Manager Accessories - Harrods

HERMES
London
Key Responsibilities 1. Managing the Team
  • Leading by example, give priority to the shop floor and ensure a warm atmosphere in
  • which to welcome our customers.
  • Provide direction, feedback and support to the team, allowing them to provide
  • service standards of the highest quality.
  • Undertake and monitor the progress of new staff members in the store ensuring that they
  • receive a proper induction to the business. Likewise, any temporary staff should be
  • supported when in store, so that they can provide the service levels in which our
  • customers deserve.
  • Ensure that the team is properly trained (particularly on in-store procedures,
  • product knowledge, product handling and presentation techniques).
  • Working together with the Store Manager and Administration Manager, insist that
  • appropriate cover is always available on the shop floor (including holiday and peak trade
  • periods)
2. Customer Relations Management
  • To support the business in developing new client relations.
  • Working with the Store Manager to have a good understanding of the client database in
  • the store, maintaining accurate client information and follow up on duplicates
  • Support the team in delivering exceptional service to all our clients
  • Provide direction to the team ensuring clients are looked after and encouraged to return.
  • Liaising with the Press department when coordinating and assisting with Hermès events
  • Liaising with the Client Experience Manager on all CRM developments and initiatives
  • Manage/limit customer complaints in a timely and proactive manner.
3. Sales Development
  • Achieve targets in accordance with set objectives
  • Show encouragement and support to the team members in the achievement of their objectives.
  • Provide guidance and support on all sales tools and act as a reference for their usage (HPad -
  • reservations, customer orders, pre-selling. Click in store, My Folio etc)
  • Manage the flow of merchandise to the shop floor, working closely with the Stock team.
  • Maintain a constant knowledge of what stock is available in the store that it is properly
  • stored and handled and bring stock issues to the attention of the Store Manager.
  • Gain a good knowledge of the reporting available and know how to best use them to
  • build action plans to improve the business.
  • To deputise for the Manager in his/her absence.
  • To undertake projects and responsibilities at the direction of the Manager.
  • Produce, check and publish reports on the store and its performance according to set schedules or as requested.
  • Ensure that Hermès standards are respected in the store and that VM guidelines are adhered.
4. Store Operations
  • Take on keyholding duties and be responsible for opening and closing of the store,
  • where necessary.
  • Be responsible for all areas of financial compliance, including banking and cashing up
  • daily and reconciliation of the tills.
  • Work with the Manager to ensure that the store and team are presented to Hermès
  • standards and that the shop floor is free from obstruction or actual, or potential, hazards
  • at all times.
  • Undertake security activities within the company's guidelines and to ensure, as far as
  • practicable, that stock or other property is not put at unnecessary risk.
  • Support the Store Manager and Stock Team during stocktakes and periodical cycle counts
  • Working with the Store Manager and back office team alleviate the administrative duties
  • for the sales team, to focus their attention purely on clients or client associated matters
  • (Smart Ops)
Key Competencies
  • Proven Retail Management experience
  • Passion for luxury and the house
  • Ability to perform as second in command in a pacey store environment
  • Organised, flexible and reliable
  • Strong CRM focus
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent management skills
  • Good IT Skills: sales system, Microsoft Office, Windows etc
  • Good team player with capacity to work autonomously
  • Professional with ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
Posted 2025-08-12

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