job description

WHO WE ARE:

Saks Fifth Avenue is a leading destination for luxury fashion, driven by a mission to help customers express themselves through relevant and inspiring style. Since its inception in 1924, the company has delivered one-of-a-kind shopping experiences, featuring an expertly curated assortment of fashion and highly personalized customer service. Its unique approach combines an emphasis on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of 33 extraordinary locations across North America for seamless, all-channel shopping. Saks Fifth Avenue is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of top luxury retail brands and real estate assets. 

YOU WILL BE: 

Under direction from the Director of Operations / Store Director, the Alterations Manager is responsible for providing leadership and support to all of the Alterations Associates in order to provide outstanding service and meet the demands of the clients and selling organization. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• You inspire others with your vision and sense of purpose. You are an optimistic thought provoker who can motivate entire units or organizations while driving store and company initiatives.

• You are able to generate a variety of approaches to problem solving including new and novel ideas while paying close attention to detail.

• Achieves and exceeds financial and performance goals.

• Innate ability to gain ground without damaging relationships. Can be both assertive but diplomatic. You exhibit sound business judgment and have exceptional organizational skills

WHAT YOU WILL BRING: 

Required Qualifications (Minimum Requirements):

• Organize and build structural processes

• Drive positive outcomes through objectives and measuring and monitoring progress and results successfully

• Create a professional work environment by communicating and exemplifying our company's standards of excellence. 

• Create effective teamwork between the selling organization and the Alterations department. 

• Maintain a consistently high level of customer service within the department by recruiting, selecting, training, and developing quality professional Alterations Associates. 

• Deliver ongoing education, assessment and performance feedback to associates with regard to quality, productivity, service and alterations policy and procedures

• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 year degree preferred.

• 3+ years of management experience with comparable volume or a proven track record of   success managing operations workforce and achieving results

• Fitting/tailoring experience in high-end or luxury merchandise setting is preferred

• Ability to fit and perform alterations on a wide range of garments

• Knowledge of Alterations industry including fabrication and styling of luxury merchandise. 

• Proficiency in utilizing available technology, Word, Excel etc is required. Must be flexible in scheduling as the business needs evening weekend and holiday schedules.

YOUR LIFE AND  CAREER AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation 

• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate 

• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)

• An amazing employee discount

SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS:

The starting salary for this position is between $71,000 - 88,000 annually.  Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for bonus

Benefits:

We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance). 

Thank you for your interest with Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Thank you for your interest in SFA. We look forward to reviewing your application.

 SFA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SFA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SFA welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.