City Manager - Kenzo London
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Position Overview & Specifications
CITY MANAGER
As a City Manager, you will support the Retail Director in the development of our London network, which includes 2 permanent points of sale (Bruton Street and another location) as well as a temporary pop-up (Dover Street Market).
Performance Management:
- Analyze and optimize Retail KPIs
- Propose and deploy action plans to improve the performance of the Teams, the productivity per square meters and the commercial offer
- Propose and implement actions in order to support the recruitment and retention of our customers to boost sales,
- Develop your network and work on improving business development opportunities, particularly with Department Stores partners, and also with business providers (hotel concierge, guides, personal shoppers, etc.)
- Ensure that budgets are respected by monitoring the P&L of each point of sale (evolution of turnover, shrinkage and profit generated, etc.)
- Oversee the proper organization of the sales outlets (and the proper allocation of sales area vs. storage area)
People Management :
- Ensure meticulous customer service in accordance with the company's DNA
- Manage individual performances of Floor Managers and Sales Associates with the implementation of personalized action plans
- Recruit new talents by being a business partner to the Human Resources Department
- Evaluate employees and implement appropriate action plans
Management of the network :
- Know the local retail context and be aware of opportunities (popup, ephemeral store, relocations...)
- Be Kenzo's local ambassador by developing relationships with key local players (Department Stores, network of influence, etc.)
- Establish a calendar of local sales operations and events and manage the implementation of relevant actions for the zone in collaboration with the HQ functions
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for City Manager - Kenzo London roles across Fashion Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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