Anthropologie & Company - Specialty Department Manager - Palo Alto, CA

Anthropologie is growing and opening new lifestyle stores in the bay area and we are ready to meet you! Our new store will be called Anthropologie & Company and include our exclusive brands Terrain and BHLDN. Currently we are looking for high-level talent to oversee our first location in Stanford Shopping Center Palo Alto, California. Anthropologie has long been known for providing an "unmatched" transportive environment for discovery and inspiration; Anthropologie & Company stores will embody this spirit while reimagining the retail experience.

Imagine the ability to shop under one roof for all of your favorite Anthropologie product plus exclusive apparel collections, petites, active wear, beauty, shoes and accessories, furniture, and outdoor living. Our customer can enjoy taking a break from shopping and enjoy a meal in our lovely caf.

Our customer has been asking for more expanded product to fit her lifestyle and over the years has been dedicated to our unique brand and curated aesthetic. We are thrilled to be able to offer her an expanded offering in our new lifestyle store in The Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto California. We are hiring for all positions! Please submit your application and profile for the following positons and we will be in touch.

Store Department Manager

Objective: The Department Manager partners with our Merchandiser to lead a profitable and customer-centric environment through the successful development of a team. They are responsible for managing all aspects of department including; hiring and developing talent, maintaining consistent store controls, and applying merchant skills to create a compelling customer experience.

Apparel Manager (Trend and Core)

Specialty Apparel Manager (Active, Lounge and Petites)

Home Manager Furniture (Decorator, Design and Registry)

Bridal Manager (Wedding)

Beauty Manager (Beauty Services, Face and Body)

Accessory Manager (Bags and Shoes)

Experience

Three + years of retail management experience or equivalent

An understanding of the Anthropologie culture and its appeal to the local market

Ability to drive sales through excellent service, strong visual presentation, and a full understanding of the business

Strong record of developing talented individuals at the sales associate level and above

Customer Connection

Cultivates an environment of genuine customer connection

Demonstrates extraordinary service, leading by example on the sales floor

Acts as a brand ambassador reflective of the company values and aesthetic

Understands multi-channel business - implements processes and utilizes tools to better service the customer

Engages with local community via events and social media platforms

Leadership

Builds and maintains productive partnerships

Communicates company, region and store goals consistently and effectively

Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills

Possesses strong assessment and decision-making skills

Maintains a productive relationship with home office partners

Aesthetic Understanding and Application

Has a strong understanding of trend and style that is reflective of the brand

Contributes to presentation processes and upholds presentation standards

Supports product placement and outfitting that is reflective of trend, reinforces brand messaging, and inspires the customer

Collaborates in the sharing of inspiration and idea generation

Connects brand aesthetic with store Social Media platforms

People and Development

Recruits, hires, and retains top talent to build bench for the department and store

Recognize and develops talented individuals for advancement and growth.

Promotes an environment of self-awareness and self- development

Promotes an environment of collaboration, inspiration and teaching

Ensures that coaching and counseling is consistent and timely

Creates a culture of action and accountability

Leads meetings and workshops that are well-planned, collaborative, educational and motivational

Administers performance appraisals, sets goals and conducts consistent touch-bases with direct reports

Expert on vendor, product knowledge, and trend as it relates to the department