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General Manager

About us

Zara offers the latest fashion trends for all. An international brand with stores in the main cities of the world and online. Our business model is centered in our customers, constantly adapting to their needs. We love what we do. Teamwork, passion, curiosity, diversity, sustainability, creativity and humility are our daily motivation. Does it sound like you? Maybe you are a Zara person.

Purpose:

As the Head of the store, you will lead the team to achieve store goals by meeting company management standards and ensuring a good customer experience. Maintaining a Global vision of the business and link between the three key parts: product, operations and people. Team leaders inspire their people through knowledge of fashion and product. Strong organizational, planning and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret reports from all areas of the store (product, operations, people), draw conclusions and implement improvements. Innovative, with a great capacity to adapt and lead change.

Key Responsibilities:

PRODUCT

• Oversees the management of all sections to achieve sales targets by monitoring product display in all sections.

• Assures that product analysis is carried out in all sections (identifying shortcomings, competition and trends) to carry out the different actions and thus achieve better results.

• Commercial analysis to execute actions that improve sales (Retail, Business Map, product reports, Teams communications).

• Continuous communication and feedback is given to both the central and the country sales team. Monitor the communication flow of all departments.

PROCESS

• Supervises warehouse stock management and merchandise flows, taking into account the criteria of the Commercial Manager. Supervises the organization and planning of people and processes and ensures that teams work according to company standards achieving appropriate productivity.

• Supervises the operation of the store devices and ensures that the technological part works well and provides a good shopping experience.

• Monitor that omnichannel-related processes are executed and compliant (SINT, IPOD, STORE MODE, CC).

• Oversees new project implementations and business and operational upgrades.

• Responsible for and ensures that SHRINKAGE is minimized and coordinates action plans regarding the needs of the store

CUSTOMER

• Lead the standards of customer service in your store.

• Ensures that incidents are resolved in time.

PEOPLE

• Supervises the performance of all managers in store ensuring the support in their professional development.

• Manage the budget of hours with respect to the needs of the store.

• Supervises the process of preparing schedules in all sections and ensures coverage appropriate to the sales dynamics and operational workload of the store.

• Supervises all types of training (on-boarding, mandatory training on the Tra!n platform, job training, etc.)

• Constantly develops succession plan identifying and training potential players.

• Develops, recognizes and gives constructive feedback for the evolution of your store managers.

• Leads compliance with occupational risk prevention, health and safety at work standards.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Must have completed 90 days introductory period in current position.

• Must be in good standing with respect to job performance.

• Must participate in LEAP potential program.

• Must have at least 3 years of experience in management.

• Lead by example, motivate and develop staff.

• Forward planning skills.

• Commercial awareness.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Multitasking.

• Identifies problems and reacts accordingly with initiative.

• Interpersonal skills.

• Takes ownership of self-development.

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

• Good communication skills in listening, informing, oral, and written.

Annual compensation range:

$70,000 - $90,000 + discretionary annual bonus

*Zara, in good faith, believes that this posted rate of compensation is the accurate range for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.

Zara USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.