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Department Manager | Premium Fashion | up to £34,000 basic plus fantastic Bonus and Commission

Zachary Daniels has an exciting opportunity to join a sales and service focused fashion retailer as a Department Manager in an amazing flagship store! Our client focuses on the store experience of their loyal customers and wants a new Department Manager to focus all elements of sales and customer service.

GIORGIO ARMANI - SLOANE STREET- DEPARTMENT MANAGER, MENSWEAR

The role: The Giorgio Armani, Sloane Street, Department Manager plays a crucial role in driving sales performance, managing team dynamics, and ensuring exceptional client service. This position focuses on strategic communication, effective clienteling, and operational excellence to deliver a memorable luxury experience aligned with the Armani Group's heritage and values.

The Department Manager role:

• Sales Leadership: Be the driving force behind achieving sales targets in the department by actively engaging with clients on the shop floor, providing a personal introduction to all VIP clients, and developing a robust client book for returning VIPs.
• Team Communication: Conduct weekly management meetings to align on period and weekly strategies, review KPIs, and ensure internal reporting and analysis are up to date. Maintain continuous communication with team members through WhatsApp groups, emails and notice boards, updating the team on targets, training App performance, and company updates.
• Visual Merchandising Oversight: Review merchandise reports weekly to identify trends, collaborate with Visual Merchandisers (VMs), and strategise product placement to optimise key investments and address slow-moving categories.
• Training and Product Knowledge: Lead regular training sessions with team members on product knowledge and sales techniques, emphasising the brand’s DNA. Conduct daily spot coaching and provide real-time feedback to ensure consistent service quality.
• Performance Reviews: Coordinate monthly individual reviews, providing structured feedback and contributing to annual appraisals. Foster a culture of excellence and teamwork by recognising and celebrating achievements.

Managing Client Relations and Ambience

• Client Book Management: Oversee the systematic management of client books, ensuring completeness of client data and monitoring weekly follow-ups. Coach the team on personal data collection and effective clienteling methods.
• CRM Strategy Implementation: Drive the department’s CRM strategy by organizing briefings, enforcing communication practices, and managing the client portfolio. Ensure the team is familiar with their core client profiles and proactively engage with key VICs.
• Client Experience Enhancement: Assist in the creation and execution of exclusive client experiences, from in-store events to tailored shopping appointments, and provide personalised service to build lasting relationships.
• Store Image and Presentation: Maintain the highest standards of visual and store presentation, ensuring staff adhere to uniform and grooming guidelines. Monitor the tidiness of the shop floor, cash desk, and displays, ensuring consistency with luxury standards.

Operational Support / Management

• Daily Team Activity Management: Plan and oversee daily shop floor activities, delegating tasks to team members and ensuring efficient zoning and resource allocation. Collaborate with management to align on operational strategies and minimise disruptions.
• Stock and Inventory Coordination: Work closely with the Operations Team to plan and manage deliveries, organise stockrooms, and handle inventory-related activities, including price changes and end-of-season (EOS) processes. Ensure that the packaging, licenses, and courier administration are properly managed.
• Administrative and HR Compliance: Adhere to and enforce HR policies, including attendance, punctuality, and conduct management. Support the operations team and ensure all team members are aware of their administrative duties and responsibilities.
• Press VIP and Consignment Management: Manage Press appointments to minimize disruption to store operations, ensuring consignment files are updated and appointments are seamlessly executed.

Requirements

• Charismatic & Energetic
• Client Oriented/Clientelling mindset
• Experience with Men’s category is a must
• Previous managerial experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive commission and bonus structure.
• Employee discounts on Giorgio Armani products.
• Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Be part of a globally renowned brand with a rich heritage and an exciting future.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

As an equal opportunities employer, Giorgio Armani is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Giorgio Armani family.

EMPORIO ARMANI FLAGSHIP STORE - NEW BOND STREET - DEPARTMENT MANAGER LADIESWEAR

About Us: Founded by Giorgio Armani in 1975, we epitomise timeless elegance and luxury with our signature tailored, minimalistic designs. With a steadfast commitment to quality, we lead the global luxury fashion scene, offering refined sophistication to discerning clientele worldwide.

The Role: As a Department Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the operations and performance of a specific department within the store. You will play a key role in driving sales, managing inventory, leading a team, and ensuring excellent customer service. You will contribute to the overall success of the store by implementing strategies to achieve sales targets, maintaining visual merchandising standards, and providing effective leadership to your department.

Responsibilities:

• Aware of department and store targets, including weekly, monthly, and yearly goals, and actively work towards achieving them.
• Utilise knowledge of KPIs to drive sales performance.
• Propose and implement strategies to meet set targets effectively.
• Establish and enhance customer loyalty through the promotion and utilisation of CRM and ACE.
• Work towards achieving CRM objectives such as client retention, association, and reactivation of dormant clients.
• Utilize Trade Marketing tools efficiently, including mailing brochures and organising events, to foster brand loyalty.
• Maximise the use of company incentives to boost sales.
• Keep informed about competitors within the brand.
• Stay updated on seasonal trends to capitalise on market opportunities.
• Strive to achieve excellent results in mystery shopper evaluations.

Requirements

• Previous experience in ladieswear is preferred
• The ability to inspire, motivate and lead a team
• Previous experience in the same or in a similar role
• Excellent communication and 'people' skills
• Ability to demonstrate energy, passion, honesty and commitment
• A strong commitment to customer service and maintaining excellent store standards
• Decision-making ability and a sense of responsibility
• The ability to understand and analyse sales figures
• Planning and organisational skills
• Commercial acumen

Benefits

• Competitive salary and incentives scheme.
• Employee discounts on Giorgio Armani products to fuel your own fashion journey.
• Training and development opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.
• Immerse yourself in the world of luxury fashion with a globally recognised brand.
• A vibrant and inclusive work environment where creativity thrives.

As an equal opportunities employer, Giorgio Armani is committed to treating all current and prospective employees equally. We do not condone discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from various backgrounds to apply and join the Giorgio Armani family.

GIORGIO ARMANI - SLOANE STREET - DEPARTMENT MANAGER MENSWEAR

Are you a born leader with an unyielding passion for the fashion world? Giorgio Armani invites you to take centre stage as a Department Manager at our prestigious flagship boutique on Sloane Street. Be the orchestrator of an exceptional shopping experience, inspiring a dedicated team and captivating our esteemed clientele with the timeless elegance of Giorgio Armani.

The Department Manager role:

• To be aware of department and store targets, weekly, monthly, and yearly, and achieve them.
• To utilise knowledge of KPI’s to drive sales
• To suggest strategies to achieve targets
• To establish and promote customer loyalty through the promotion and use of CRM, and ACE
• To reach CRM goals of client retention, association and reactivation of sleeping clients
• To use all Trade Marketing tools to create brand loyalty by mailing brochures, inviting clients to events etc
• To fully use any company incentives to drive sales
• To be aware of brand competitors
• To be aware of seasonal trends
• To achieve excellent mystery shopper results

Requirements

• Previous experience in menswear
• The ability to inspire, motivate and lead a team
• Previous experience in the same or in a similar role
• Excellent communication and 'people' skills
• Ability to demonstrate energy, passion, honesty and commitment
• A strong commitment to customer service and maintaining excellent store standards
• Decision-making ability and a sense of responsibility
• The ability to understand and analyse sales figures
• Planning and organisational skills
• Commercial acumen

Benefits

• Competitive salary and incentives scheme.
• Employee discounts on Giorgio Armani products to fuel your own fashion journey.
• Training and development opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.
• Immerse yourself in the world of luxury fashion with a globally recognised brand.
• A vibrant and inclusive work environment where creativity thrives.

As an equal opportunities employer, Giorgio Armani is committed to treating all current and prospective employees equally. We do not condone discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from various backgrounds to apply and join the Giorgio Armani family.

More About The Role
Our Department Managers know how to work at pace and regardless of which department they work in they all have the same goal - to deliver great food to our customers. It's fast and ever-changing - are you up for the challenge?

Reporting into the Production Manager you would also be responsible for:

• Leading your team to successfully deliver your lines KPI’s and drive business performance
li>You will coach, develop and lead your staff and establish a continuous improvement culture
• You will work closely with internal and external suppliers and will build strong, effective relationships ensuring that the site is legally compliant
• You will ensure that all levels of waste are recorded, and are accurate including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and potential efficiency; accuracy and waste recording; downtime; product weights; and staff efficiency

About You
As well as tons of resilience you must have:

• Experience of a Department Manager/Shift Manager or equivalent
• Experience in a large scale production/warehouse operation, ideally across Food Manufacturing
• The ability to coach and encourage your team and help them explore opportunities to continuously improve how they do their job
• The ability to problem solve, and implement process changes in order to improve operational performance
• Experience of managing budgets and controlling costs
• Strong leadership and coaching skills in order to engage motivate and develop large teams with varying skill sets

In return for your hard work we will offer you:

• Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays)
• 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us 
li>Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Subsidised staff canteen 
li>Free parking
• Market leading pension and life assurance
• Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP
• Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
• Long Service Awards 
li>Optional Payroll charity donations  li>Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave

About The Company
You’ll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets.
At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We’re British farming’s biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we’re passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more.
We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we’re especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.

This Senior Electrical Engineer role is a days based position paying a salary of 70,000 + company car, complemented by a high benefits package including lunchtime finish on Friday, 6% employer pension contribution and up to 28 days holidays + bank holidays.

The company is a globally operating consultancy supplying into the Water and Chemicals industries based in West Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team.

Taking on this opportunity as the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for the development, coordination, planning, prioritization, implementation, and execution of specialist services, while ensuring all installations are carried out safely, to the highest standards, and in full compliance with relevant regulations and the latest revisions.

Roles and responsibilities for the Senior Electrical Engineer

• Coordinate project planning by defining specifications, selecting appropriate personnel or contractors, setting installation timelines, managing shutdowns and installations, ensuring alignment with mechanical design requirements, and maintaining accurate cost estimate.
• Ensure that all relevant training needs are regularly reviewed, up to date, and effectively addressed.
• Responsible for the compilation, management, and execution of the department budget.
• Responsible for monthly invoicing and billing processes.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through regular site visits as needed to help identify and pursue business development opportunities aimed at expanding the department's scope and capabilities.

Desired experience for the Senior Electrical Engineer

• 17th Edition qualified electrician.
• Experience working on a Upper Tier COMAH site.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role
• IOSH
• CCNSG Safety Passport
• CompEX EX01 to EX06

We are in search for a Senior Electrical Engineer with extensive experience knowledge of explosive environments ideally within chemical manufacturing or similar industrial experience.

Please apply directly for the Senior Electrical Engineer.

An established and growing engineering consultancy based closed to Wakefield is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to join their team. It's a days based position paying a salary of 70,000 + a company car, complemented by a high benefits package.

Taking on this opportunity as the Electrical Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the development, coordination, planning, prioritization, implementation, and execution of specialist services, while ensuring all installations are carried out safely, to the highest standards, and in full compliance with relevant regulations and the latest revisions
What's in it for you as the Electrical Engineering Manager

• A salary of 70,000
• A company car
• Life assurance
• 33 days holidays - Increasing annually
• 1:30pm finish on Fridays

Roles and responsibilities for the Electrical Engineering Manager

• Coordinate project planning by defining specifications, selecting appropriate personnel or contractors, setting installation timelines, managing shutdowns and installations, ensuring alignment with mechanical design requirements, and maintaining accurate cost estimate.
• Ensure that all relevant training needs are regularly reviewed, up to date, and effectively addressed.
• Responsible for the compilation, management, and execution of the department budget.
• Responsible for monthly invoicing and billing processes.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through regular site visits as needed to help identify and pursue business development opportunities aimed at expanding the department's scope and capabilities.

Desired experience for the Electrical Engineering Manager

• 17th Edition qualified electrician.
• Experience working on a Upper Tier COMAH site.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role
• IOSH
• CCNSG Safety Passport
• CompEX EX01 to EX06

We are in search for an Electrical Engineering Manager with extensive experience knowledge of explosive environments ideally within chemical manufacturing or similar industrial experience.

Please apply directly for the Electrical Engineering Manager.

More About The Role
Our Department Managers know how to work at pace and regardless of which department they work in they all have the same goal - to deliver great food to our customers. It's fast and ever-changing - are you up for the challenge?

Reporting into the Production Manager you would also be responsible for:

• Leading your team to successfully deliver your lines KPI’s and drive business performance
li>You will coach, develop and lead your staff and establish a continuous improvement culture
• You will work closely with internal and external suppliers and will build strong, effective relationships ensuring that the site is legally compliant
• You will ensure that all levels of waste are recorded, and are accurate including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and potential efficiency; accuracy and waste recording; downtime; product weights; and staff efficiency

About You
As well as tons of resilience you must have:

• Experience of a Department Manager/Shift Manager or equivalent
• Experience in a large scale production/warehouse operation, ideally across Food Manufacturing
• The ability to coach and encourage your team and help them explore opportunities to continuously improve how they do their job
• The ability to problem solve, and implement process changes in order to improve operational performance
• Experience of managing budgets and controlling costs
• Strong leadership and coaching skills in order to engage motivate and develop large teams with varying skill sets

In return for your hard work we will offer you:

• Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays)
• 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us 
li>Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Subsidised staff canteen 
li>Free parking
• Market leading pension and life assurance
• Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP
• Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
• Long Service Awards 
li>Optional Payroll charity donations  li>Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave

About The Company
You’ll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets.
At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We’re British farming’s biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we’re passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more.
We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we’re especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.

Sayjo Recruitment Ltd are acting on behalf of a clients to recruit a

Electrical Department Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving business, easily accessible from M62 /M1 near Leeds and Wakefield.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for the development, co-ordination, planning, prioritisation, implementation and execution of Electrical services for the company

To ensure Electrical installations are carried out in a safe manner and to the highest standards which are compliant with the relevant standards, including the latest revisions.

Main Responsibilities:

Plan electrical projects by determining specifications; selecting appropriate employees/contractors; establishing installation schedules; planning shut-downs and installations; integrating requirements with mechanical designs; updating cost estimates.

Ensure training requirements are up to date and in place.

Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with codes and legal regulations.

Responsible for the compilation, control and execution of the electrical department budget.

Ensure all electrical personnel understand and adhere to RAMS.

To ensure the electrical team carry out duties in a manner that endangers neither themselves nor others and to ensure correct personal use of PPE.

Develop relationships with Clients attending site as and when required

Identify and action business development opportunities with regard to expanding the electrical department.

Work closely with the mechanical management team, to ensure synergy with the electrical department to meet project milestone dates.

Responsible for electrical day works, management of contracts and personnel.

Responsible for invoicing on a monthly basis.

Electrical estimating

Essential Experience Required

• 18th Edition Qualified Electrician
• Extensive knowledge and experience of working on a top tier COMAH site (minimum 2 years in role or similar)
• Good Supervisory skills (minimum 2 years in role or similar)
• Good Planning / Organisational skills
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Extensive knowledge of explosive environments

Essential Qualifications

• CCNSG Safety Passport (or approved alternative)
• CompEX EX01 to EX06
• SMSTS

Person Attributes

Adaptability, flexibility, ambition, self-motivation, conscientious, reliable, energy, enthusiasm, leadership skills, motivating.

Commercial acumen, delivering performance, customer focus.

Full Driving License

If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please apply with an up-to-date CV and we'll be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail.