Assistant Store Manager
Michael Kors Assistant Store Manager (Rockefeller Center, New York) — Full-time role leading sales, clienteling and store operations.
Overview
Michael Kors is a global luxury lifestyle brand and a core label within Capri Holdings, offering accessible luxury in ready-to-wear, accessories and footwear. The brand is recognized for its modern, jet-set aesthetic and operates alongside sister houses such as Jimmy Choo and Versace within a conglomerate that emphasizes brand-led retail excellence and internal mobility across its portfolio.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the sales floor to deliver an elevated, client-focused customer experience and meet store KPIs.
- Coach, develop and motivate store staff to improve selling techniques, product knowledge and styling capabilities.
- Manage daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash handling and loss-prevention protocols.
- Build and maintain a client book through proactive clienteling and relationship management to drive repeat business and traffic.
- Execute visual merchandising and product presentation aligned with brand standards and seasonal direction.
- Drive omnichannel sales by leveraging available digital tools and store-level platforms to convert and fulfil client demand.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3+ years of relevant retail management experience, preferably within luxury or premium fashion retail.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to train, mentor and develop a high-performing sales team.
- Demonstrated expertise in clienteling, relationship building and personalized selling.
- Exceptional customer-service orientation, strong commercial acumen and an ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility to work a retail schedule including evenings, weekends and peak shopping periods.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3+ years of retail management experience, ideally within a luxury or premium fashion environment with responsibility for sales targets and team leadership.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in business, fashion, retail management or a related field preferred.
Benefits
Generous Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo discount; flexible schedule; internal mobility across Capri Brands (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Versace); exclusive employee sales; clothing allotment.
Culture
Michael Kors cultivates a fast-paced, fashion-forward retail culture that prizes style, commercial drive and outstanding client service. The workplace emphasizes personal development, cross-brand mobility within Capri Holdings and a collaborative environment where leaders mentor emerging talent.