Job Description
Symbol of elegance and authentic luxury with its sophisticated and timeless Collections, CELINE is a French Leather-Goods and Couture House, driven by a strong artistic and holistic vision. CELINE’s ambition is to be one of the most iconic luxury brands worldwide.
To make this vision a reality we are looking for agile, passionate and authentic personalities who are eager to evolve in a highly creative and challenging environment.
CELINE is currently seeking a TEAM MANAGER to join its Vancouver Oakridge New Store Opening, expected in Fall 2026!
YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Team Manager is responsible for the overall management of staff, merchandise, and client experience. The Team Manager will also be responsible for achieving sales objectives, maintaining, and achieving high operational and merchandising standards and goals, building highly motivated teams, and developing associates to the next level.
YOUR IMPACT
People Management
Manage a team of Client Advisors; develop and coach staff through goal setting and regular individual and team meetings
Consistently build a growth environment through daily coaching’s, weekly pulse checks, monthly reviews and our internal objectives platform (RISE)
Ensure that direct reports have a strategic and effective mindset that is focused on commercial success, reflected through consistent KPI achievement
Involvement in team’s succession planning by training and developing support personnel to the best of their abilities
Recruitment of candidates for all levels within the team with qualifications that meet company standards
Supervise team and implement company policies while adhering to accurate procedure regarding disciplinary action
Onboard new hires, train, and develop the team to provide exceptional client service, drive sales and usage of systems/processes
Identify individual and team training needs - create and implement regular training to be followed up with a written report to Training Manager and Store Manager
Exhibit strong interpersonal skills in taking care of staff, peers, supervisors and the NY and Paris corporate office
Sales
Meet sales goals set forth by the Regional Director of Stores
Lead and empower sales team to provide high quality client service in order to achieve maximum sales results
Coordinate the use of all client relationship resources (training tools, client books, etc.) to provide personal assistance to clients
Manage the level of floor supervision to improve sales results
Develop events/incentives that will continue to grow client base, with particular emphasis placed on building local market
Job Responsibilities
Client Service
Maintain the highest degree of client service every day
Support management and team with building a strong repeat business and prospecting mindset through an action-based culture; Create an appointment-based business, consignments and progressive growth of client base
Collaborate with Store Manager and Corporate partners to ensure that team members embody the quest for excellence in client service, measured by the Voice of Client (VOC) and Mystery Shop Scores
Assist sales associates with various client service issues
Empower associates to make decisions in the best interest of providing good client service by serving as a proactive mentor and problem solver
Visuals
Partner with the Visual Manager to lead all aspects of the visual merchandising standards
Determine metro client profile allowing appropriate reaction to individual trends in business
Support Visual Merchandising in planning, scheduling, and implementing an innovative, compelling and well carried out visual environment with the express purpose of enhancing the client’s shopping experience
Review sales frequently, take action to correct deficiencies and improve positive sales
Operations
Effective utilization of POS system and its inventory management functions; Be fully trained in current POS systems and to ensure that the staff is proficient as well
Partner with logistics and product team to ensure appropriate assortment
Provide monthly qualitative and quantitative business reports as stipulated by Corporate
Maintain good communication with members of corporate office, mall office, repair facility and other stores
Coordinate follow-up and Prêt-à-portererwork in an accurate and timely fashion
Meet inventory accuracy and shrink requirements
Perform other projects, as assigned
Profile
KEYS FOR SUCCESS
Education
Business School, University or “equivalent experience”
Experience
Position requires minimum of 6 years of experience in a retail setting with emphasis on operations, store management or office administration, preferably in a luxury setting.
Computer literate; learn and use various software packages
Competencies
Candidates with client books strongly preferred
Desire to work retail, with a focus on management
Passion for luxury product with an appreciation for design
Action oriented, result driven
Proficiency in meditating and resolving issues or concerns that may arise
Strong oral and written communication skills
Customer service oriented
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which includes, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Languages
Foreign Languages a plus
Workplace
Oakridge Park Mall | 650 41st Ave W, Vancouver BC V5Z 2M9
Other Information
Potential starting date: As soon as possible
Our Commitment
CELINE is an equal opportunity employer. We want to offer an inclusive environment of mutual respect where we welcome diversity and all our employees feel included, developed, and heard. We are committed to the prevention of all discrimination, providing equal opportunities to all applicants irrespective of gender, gender expression, disability, origin, background, religious beliefs or sexual orientation or any other basis protected by law. CELINE recruits and recognizes all types of talent and singularities.
Compensation
The compensation for this position ranges from $70,000-$100,000 annually. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidate’s relevant skills and experience.
Benefits
In addition, there is a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks, and a retirement plan with employer contribution.
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