Specialty Brand Manager -Los Angeles Airport

Company: Hudson Group
Location: Inglewood
Posted on: May 7, 2022

Job Description:

Located in Los Angeles Airport

GROW With US!

Hudson is North America's leading travel retailer. For over 30 years, Hudson has met the needs and wants of travelers in more than 1,000 duty-free, duty-paid, and food & beverage stores. We couldn't serve our customers, landlords, and partners in airports, commuter terminals, hotels, and casinos without the continued support of our greatest assets: our team members. We're dedicated to hiring and training exceptional team members, who are committed to serving the customer as the Traveler's Best Friend. We strive to ensure we're fulfilling our team members' career potentials through training, skills-development, and career pathways - as our team members grow and succeed both personally and professionally, so does Hudson.

What We Will Offer You:

A 50% off Hudson Food & Beverage Discount

A 20% off Hudson Employee Discount

Paid Covid Vaccine Incentive

This Specialty Brand Manager Position Is For You, If You Would Enjoy:

• Assisting the General Manager in executing all local strategic planning initiatives established for a multi-store specialty portfolio consisting of See's Candy, Tech-on-the-Go, Sunglass Hut, Brookstone and other brand concepts.
• Promoting a corporate image of excellence through a strong work ethic, leadership by example, and the consistent delivery of excellent customer service and quality store visual presentation throughout the operation.
• Working at Los Angeles International Airport
  The Team is counting on you as a Specialty Brand Manager to:
  
  • Maximize sales and profits by meeting and exceeding sales budgets while minimizing shrink
  • Control payroll and expense through maximizing staff productivity, properly and efficiently allocating labor, and by monitoring monthly store expenditures against budget.
  • Protect company assets by ensuring that all policies and procedures are consistently enforced and adhered to by staff and suppliers.
  • Minimize inventory shrink through regular physical inspections; Monitors high-risk areas for internal/external shrinkage, and by taking necessary steps for remediation.
  • Ensure compliance of corporate and Brand promotional programs and works closely with Marketing department in development of new opportunities.
  • Work closely with vendors, merchandising department and regional merchandise manager in implementing corporate and local merchandising initiatives.
  • Ensure seasons/promotional resets are completed on time and in compliance.
  • Report to the Brand on topics ranging from stock selection; Branding needs; Sales initiatives; sales and goals reporting.
  • Work a full-time schedule
    Required Qualifications:
    
    • 1-2 years of management experience in Specialty / Luxury brands
    • Strong leadership qualities and organizational skills.
    • Good analytical business thought processes and problem-solving skills.
    • Able to coordinate multiple tasks and projects.
    • Good time management skills and attention to detail.
    • Effective interpersonal skills with customers, subordinates, peers, landlords, suppliers, and superiors.
    • Flexible to work periodic long and/or irregular hours, weekends, and holidays.
    • Fluent computer skills in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
      Preferred Qualifications:
      
      • High School Graduate or equivalent; Associates degree or above preferred.
      • Five years of retail store management experience.
      • Multi-store management experience preferred.
      • Mandarin speaking preferred.
        Some of our company-offered benefits for you and your family include:
        
        • Health & Well Being: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
        • Paid Time Off
        • Various Personal and Parental Leave Programs
        • Universal Life Insurance
        • Retirement Programs & Matching Employee Contributions: 401K & RRSP
        • Employee Recognition & Anniversary Programs
        • Training, Development, and Growth Opportunities
        • Tuition Assistance & Scholarship Programs
          "Depending on the location of the position, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States or Canada for any employer."
          
          "Hudson is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all qualified individuals. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military leave or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace in which we value diversity and unique experiences, backgrounds and identities."
          
          All offers are contingent upon successful completion and passing of background checks and/or employment verification results.
          
          Note to staffing agencies: Please do not contact Hudson (including the recruitment team or any hiring managers) regarding this position with candidates. If assistance is needed in filling any position for Hudson, a member of our recruiting team will reach out directly.
          
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