Michael Niitani
Summary
Results-driven retail management professional determined to exceed company sales goals. Successful at leveraging financial and marketing education to make smart merchandising and sales driving decisions. Forward-thinking in addressing and resolving concerns, optimizing policies and engaging with customers to promote loyalty and drive sales.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Director
Saint Laurent
11.2014 - Current
- Oversee the management of a Multi-Million $ Men's & Women's business.
- Maintenance of Top Line Sales and KPI while grooming and elevating a Tenured Sales Team to pivot with business and economic trends
- Collaborated directly with Store Directors on regional initiatives aimed at increasing brand presence in local markets. Travel and Assisted San Francisco, Valley Fair, and Orange County Markets.
- Training and Directly Manage a staff of 1 ASD, 6 Client Advisors, and 4 support staff.
Salon Director
Harry Winston
11.2013 - 11.2014
- Oversee the management of a Multi-Million $ Jewelry & Timepiece business
- Maintenance of Top Line Sales and KPI while grooming and elevating a Tenured Sales Team to pivot with business and economic trends
- Working and travelling to Los Angeles, New York and Switzerland for Seasonal Trainings, GM Conference, and Worldwide Conferences
- Training and Directly Manage a staff of 1 Operations Manager, 6 Client Advisors, and 4 support staff.
General Manager
Prada Corporation
11.2012 - 11.2013
- Oversee the management of a Multi-Million $ Men's & Women's business
- Maintenance of Top Line Sales and KPI while grooming and elevating a Tenured Sales Team to pivot with business and economic trends
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Training and Directly Manage a staff of 1 AGM, 3 department managers, 10 associates, and 4 support staff.
General Manager
Giorgio Armani Corporation
06.1997 - 11.2012
- Oversee the management of Multi-Million $ Men's/Women's business
- Ensure the constant procurement of new clients; while focusing on maintenance of established clients
- Held Various Positions within GA Corporation to include Men's Sales Supervisor, Men's Assistant Manager, and Men's Department Manager through my 14 year tenure.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
Education
Business Management/Japanese -
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CASkills
- Brand Awareness
- Maximizing profitability
- Sales & Staff Leadership
- Training and mentoring
Languages
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Store Director
Saint Laurent
11.2014 - Current
Salon Director
Harry Winston
11.2013 - 11.2014
General Manager
Prada Corporation
11.2012 - 11.2013
General Manager
Giorgio Armani Corporation
06.1997 - 11.2012
Business Management/Japanese -
Pepperdine University