Summary:

The Product Sales Manager (PSM) is a key people element to DFS’ vision of exceptional people delivering exceptional product. As the primary conduit between the corporate merchant team and the customer, their role is to ensure a seamless customer experience aligned to the company vision while effectively driving sales. The PSM owns their brand/categories of business at store level and is responsible for ensuring promotions, product training and overall floor presentations are delivered by managing, mentoring and developing a cross-functional sales team. The Product Sales Manager needs to display strong interpersonal skills and have a genuine desire to lead and inspire a team. Most importantly, the PSM must possess a passion for luxury retail and the brands and products they represent.

Responsibilities:

1. Selling and the Customer Experience

Customer Experience

• Align the customer experience to the company vision – ‘Exceptional People Delivering Exceptional Product’.

Drive sales

• Drive sales, clearance, promotions and incentive targets with passion. Focus on ways to increase and continually improve;
• Conversion of customers from non-buying to buying
• Spend per transaction
• Average Units per Sale (AUS).

Manage the sales floor

• Ensure a high energy, positive floor experience for staff and customers
• Observe and coach team members to continually improve the customer experience
• Manage team visibility on the shop floor for optimal staffing and floor coverage

2. Team & Service Management

• Effectively communicate the company objectives to Team Leads and Sales Associates
• Review sales productivity and individual sales team member’s performance on a regular basis
• Create and promote a positive work environment in line with DFS values
• Provide effective team leadership through open communication, training, coaching and active encouragement to meet and exceed goals
• Work with the AGM Sales to identify future potential PSM’s and Team Leads and ensure development plans are in place for this talent \

3. Product Management

• Act as the primary communication link between product merchants and the customer
• Maintain a very high standard of product and brand knowledge in the selling team
• Maintain and enhance local brand relationships, while upholding confidentiality in sales and performance related information
• Ensure floor presentation meets or exceeds brand and DFS requirements
• Participate in the development and execution of merchandise strategy including promotions and seasonal buys.

4. General

• Actively promote the DFS brand and a strong positive professional image at all times
• Manage team compliance with all company policies and procedures, Customs regulations and relevant trading laws

Competencies:

Other Knowledge and Abilities Required:

• Strong multidimensional leadership able to effectively operate in a culturally diverse environment
• High degree of integrity and confidentiality with a keen sense of business and financial acumen
• Ability to work independently and to tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in using MS tools, including Excel, Word & PowerPoint

Experience:

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Management, Business or equivalent preferred, not essential
• Critical Skills: Fluency in English and other languages as required by location
• Work experience: 2+ years retail store experience required, leadership experience with sales and luxury merchandise highly desired

We offer competitive packages with the opportunity to develop an international career in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Candidates not notified within one month should consider their application unsuccessful.

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