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JAMES MILLER

New York,NY

Summary

Knowledgeable Store Director with strong background in team leadership and management. Successfully led diverse teams to achieve project goals through effective communication and strategic planning. Demonstrated proficiency in conflict resolution and performance optimization.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Manager

Tiffany & Co
08.2024 - Current

Effectively lead, develop, and support the sales and/or operations of the store to meet and/or exceed sales and profitability targets.

Deepen the relationship with our clients to achieve commercial targets and drive lifetime loyalty and spend.

Manage and motivate & inspire the team to drive business through key product pillars.

Elevate the in-store experience by consistently delivering memorable moments.

Demonstrate passion and deliver the Tiffany Touch moments to both team members and clients, managing client relationships personally.

Multi-unit Store Director

Balenciaga
06.2022 - Current
  • Drive, execute and monitor the store action plan to achieve sales targets and KPIs
  • Ensure team consistently performs with operational excellence and maintained two years of perfect Audits at different locations overseen
  • Implemented and improved standard practices in collaboration with corporate partners to increase efficiencies while keeping compliance top of mind
  • Monitor opportunities for growth and execute actions accordingly
  • Create and maintain a positive work environment
  • Provide a clear vision and goals for the team and for the individuals
  • Identify, attract, recruit, develop and retain talent

Store Director

MCM Worldwide
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Drive sales and performance of the store and sales performance of each sales associate
  • Implement business strategies, to help achieve sales goals and targets
  • Analyzes and manages sell-through
  • Identifies and communicates regularly with division heads on product availability and market trends to maximize productivity
  • Develops and leads a high-performance team that drives sales and achieves store results and profitability through effective training, coaching, and motivational activities
  • Consistently demonstrates accountability and leadership in managing the shop and its employees, delegates accordingly, and provides the staff with a professional work environment

Department Manager -Accessories

Nordstrom
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Recruit, hire, train, develop and motivate your team their success is your success
  • Assist the department manager in achieving department volume and productivity goals by developing and executing a business plan
  • Ensure salespeople are delivering outstanding customer service by teaching, coaching and leading by example
  • Work with the department manager to ensure merchandising and presentation standards are met
  • Build long lasting relationships and create a loyal customer following by actively selling on the floor

Store Director

Belk Department Store
12.2017 - 09.2019
  • Drive and exceed sales plans by developing and executing strategies; determine business driving opportunities
  • Successfully executed through direction of Executive team
  • Coached Associates and Executives to consistently deliver selling behaviors resulting in high customer engagement
  • Established high level of shortage awareness and effectiveness; ensured all procedures and policies

Assistant Store Manager

Macy's
11.2015 - 11.2017
  • Develop team of executives and associates through coaching, follow-up and recognition
  • Effectively communicate merchandise needs to the central merchant organization
  • Provide leadership in delivery of all Company initiatives and clearly communicate objectives and priorities to team
  • Coach direct report managers using the weekly Scorecard metrics
  • Celebrate and recognize individual and team success
  • Ensure that appropriate staffing levels are met
  • Recruit a positive and engaging team of executives and team members

Merchandise Team Manager

Macy's
06.2013 - 11.2015
  • Drive sales by leading and owning Stores Own Sales tactics execution
  • Utilize Black Box Report Process to identify opportunities and partner with Sales Managers to execute
  • Analyze merchandising reports to review business results and take appropriate action to capitalize on business strengths and impact deficiencies

Skills

  • Passionate People Leader
  • Skilled & Collaborative Leader
  • Drives for Results by building an effective team
  • Innovative Thinker
  • Rapid & Effective

Timeline

Team Manager

Tiffany & Co
08.2024 - Current

Multi-unit Store Director

Balenciaga
06.2022 - Current

Store Director

MCM Worldwide
08.2020 - 06.2022

Department Manager -Accessories

Nordstrom
09.2019 - 06.2020

Store Director

Belk Department Store
12.2017 - 09.2019

Assistant Store Manager

Macy's
11.2015 - 11.2017

Merchandise Team Manager

Macy's
06.2013 - 11.2015
JAMES MILLER