Chanel is dedicated to creating the conditions for people to perform at their best, building on their strengths and enabling them to benefit from new opportunities. It offers a unique working environment where people are given time to understand the brand, the business, and develop their personal motivations. This means everyone can grow, continue to be inspired and feel included, now and in the future. The company fosters true collaboration and respect for all, grounded in the belief that diversity is essential to the success of the organisation and its people.

We are now recruiting a Supervisor for our Melbourne Fashion Boutique.

Melbourne Fashion Boutique showcases Chanel’s luxury leadership in Australia, as the unrivalled Fashion House, delivering a client experience unlike any other, whilst enhancing sophistication across all areas.

YOUR PURPOSE

The Supervisor is responsible for all facets of the day to day boutique operations including establishment of active and strategic client relationships, leadership and guidance of the team, inventory management and above all, ensuring the boutique ambience and client experience is in line with Chanel standards.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Managing and inspiring the Fashion Advisors by being a role model, taking a close interest in and actively participating in the teams professional development.

• Coaching and mentoring team members on a day to day basis, ensuring competency in all areas of the Boutique.

• Maintain your personal client relationships, styling and assisting them to discover the world of Chanel.

• Motivating all staff to achieve a high standard of client service in order to maximize the Client experience as per the Chanel standard and in hand, maximize boutique results.

• Identifying performance issues within the team and implementing solutions provided by the Head of Boutique and Deputy Head of Boutique to improve performance and other business issues.

• Analyze sales figures and forecasting future sales volumes to maximize profit and to take advantage of various market trends or variations.

• Analyze and interpreting trends to facilitate planning and targeting new customer opportunities.

• Maintaining the highest level of product and fashion industry knowledge and utilize this knowledge to provide advice and consultation to the client.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Strong retail operational skills with at least two years’ experience in a management or leadership role, preferably within a similar luxury environment.

• The ability to achieve and exceed budgeted sales targets and drive your team to sales success.

• Demonstrated experience in creating and managing a culture of high performance with the ability to support, lead, motivate and inspire your team at all times.

• Excellent administration skills and previous experience reporting on areas such as category mix, competitors and factors that may impact boutique results.

• Outstanding personal image and presentation standards in line with the Chanel guidelines.

• A high degree of professionalism and maturity in all areas of business.

This is an amazing opportunity for a competent and capable candidate who has proven experience in leading successful retail teams. The ideal candidate will display excellent communication skills, take pride in developing their teams and enjoy leading by example. You will be able to inspire people into action, build trust and rapport within the team, recognize good performance as well as address and manage unacceptable performance or behavior.

Chanel remains committed to rewarding people competitively, as well as offering initiatives such as wellbeing programs, learning and development opportunities, and parental leave for all parents globally.

We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and personal attributes do not form part of the selection process. Our team is selected solely for their talents and capabilities. We welcome the opportunity to learn how we can leverage your unique abilities and experiences to drive us forward.