Assistant Sales Manager

Neiman Marcus Group Four luxury retailers Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Last Call and Horchow make up the Neiman Marcus Group. For over a century, we have continually transformed and elevated the luxury shopping experience, offering the finest in fashion, shoes, handbags, jewelry,

beauty and decorative items

for the home.

** Assistant Sales Manager - Ready to Wear & Ladies Shoes - Northbrook**

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New Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) has been the premier destination for luxury fashion and goods, superior service, and an elevated retail experience for more than a century. Today, 9,000 associates contribute to the success of NMGs brands: Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Last Call, and Horchow. There are 38 full-line Neiman Marcus stores in cosmopolitan markets across the United States and a sophisticated digital platform that attracts shoppers worldwide. Bergdorf Goodman operates two stores in landmark locations on Fifth Avenue in New York City and BergdorfGoodman.com, catering to loyal luxury customers globally. NMG also owns five Last Call stores and Horchow.com, an e-commerce site that offers premium furniture and home decor.

As an organization, NMG is on a transformational journey to become the preeminent luxury customer platform. NMG continues to deliver the best integrated customer experience and has evolved the business to succeed in the ever-changing retail landscape. NMG is a relationship business. What differentiates the organization from other luxury retailers are its unique assets: a strong store footprint, the most knowledgeable associates, an engaging online experience, solid brand partnerships, innovative digital and in-store experiences, the most loyal luxury customer base, and a strong balance sheet.

Our customers will always be at the center of everything NMG does. The company continues to reinvest in new technologies that enhance the customer experience. NMG meets customers where they are. NMGs goal is to offer customers a seamless experience across its stores, online, and remote digital selling.

NMGs priority is to develop a highly engaged and high-performing team where everyone belongs. The business attracts and retains best-in-class talent through unique offerings provided to associates in addition to standard employer benefits. These include an innovative way of working, associate discounts on merchandise, tuition reimbursement, associate hardship fund, and paid time off to volunteer, to name a few.

As part of NMGs Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) work, the organization is focused on driving its core value of being All Heart. NMG is also assessing its current environmental and social impact while developing a three-year plan to lead the luxury industry in its commitment and transparency to environmental and social sustainability. NMG strives to become an employer of choice, driven by a culture of Belonging. A dedicated team focuses on this journey, directly impacting how NMG conducts business throughout the workforce, workplace, and marketplace dimensions.

NMG has incredibly passionate and committed corporate and store associates. NMG offers associates an environment where everyone feels welcomed, nurtured, and empowered. Our associates are the heart of NMG. As an organization, NMG leads with love love for customers, love for associates, and love for brand partners.

**Summary Statement:** An Assistant Sales Manager facilitates an excellent customer shopping experience at a Neiman Marcus store by supporting and providing feedback to Sales Associates as well as coordinating logistical and administrative tasks with the Sales Manager and additional partners, all while being a steward of Neiman Marcus.**Responsibilities & Duties** * Responsible for sales objectives in assigned business area and department(s), as applicable

* Owns tasks given by Sales Manager

* Models the ability to multi-task and prioritize day-to-day business needs

* Communicates with merchants and vendors, as needed

* Supports the execution of in-store selling events

* Demonstrates operational skills by keeping track of daily reports, completing stock fill-in and SPIFF entries, and checking receipts against invoices as needed

* Supports store initiatives related to Client Development, Brand Experience, and other functions, as applicable

* Assists as needed in the monthly process of preparing and delivering MPS results

* Partners with Visual to maintain all NMG floor merchandising standards and directives

* Manages merchandise and resolves any issues regarding damages or returns needed with vendor

* O versees compliance standards and organization of stockroom

* Pulls and completes client special orders

* Conducts product research for managers and customers

* Processes holds, will calls, and repairs

* Supports Sales Manager in identifying and providing points of feedback for Associates

* Supports Associates through development opportunities and provides additional support as needed

* Partners with Sales Manager to help team learn critical job skills and meet team objectives

* Drives coworkers to handle all customer issues in a timely and professional manner

* Supports building of a cohesive team by facilitating conflict resolution

* Coordinates with Sales Manager to manage floor coverage while considering Associate schedules (e.g. breaks, time off)

* Manages Associate scheduling with sensitivity to time off, promotional calendar, and business needs

**Customer Experience*** Drives the use of technology and other tools for customer experience and retention

* Assists in building a cohesive sales and customer service-driven team

* Guides the selling process with a focus on customer service and building relationships

**Qualifications** * 2-4 years of relevant experience, luxury retail fashion experience preferred

* 4-year degree preferred

* Excellent oral and written communication skills

* Strong attention to detail

* Motivated and results-driven

* "Win together" mentality

* Basic proficiency with MS Office Product Suite, advanced proficiency preferred

* Certain roles may require standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds

* Associates must be willing to work a flexible schedule based on business need, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays

**Competencies**

**Passion for People**

* Builds and leverages relationships across the organization to get things done

* Resolves and addresses conflict in a timely manner

* Participates in and / or supports Manager with cascading communications to team

* Communicates and models expectations for performance and behavior

* Supports team in learning and developing job-related skills, using technology, and building personal goals

* Partners with People Managers to observe performance of coworkers and identify opportunities to coach for improvement

* Inspires and motivates team to achieve performance goals

* Takes ownership of internal and external customer problems and resolves them quickly

* Speaks with truth and candor, challenging the status quo as appropriate

* Collaborates with team to appropriately enforce policies and procedures, supporting understanding of all Associates

**Passion for Business**

* Understands and educates team on business drivers, the industry, and competitors

* Prioritizes and assigns tasks, using effective time management practices to drive team towards established deadlines

* Collects relevant information, asks for input, and applies learning from past performance when making decisions

* Executes project tasks and activities with other coworkers

* Demonstrates ability to champion change initiatives

**Passion for Personal Growth**

* Demonstrates a working knowledge and appreciation of the NMG business and the fashion industry

* Conveys energy and enthusiasm for NMG and personal work

* Adapts personal approach in response to diverse situations and people

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