What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Retail Operations & Facilities position at Kering Beauté Americas?
POSITION: Senior Manager, Retail Operations & Facilities
REPORTS TO: Head of Retail Operations, Store Planning & Construction
FLSA: Exempt
LOCATION: New York, NY (hybrid)
Welcome to Kering Beauté – Established in 2023, Kering Beauté aims to create value for the Group and its Houses. In 2023, Kering directly invested in its very own Beauty division, with the creation of Kering Beauté. Bolstered by its industry-leading team, the entity seeks to support the Group’s Houses to develop their Beauty businesses to become growth drivers. The new entity’s teams place innovation and creativity at the heart of their business model to fashion tomorrow’s Beauty – at once sustainable and responsible. October 2024 marked a new phase for the strategy of Kering Beauté, with the launch of its first fragrance in collaboration with one of the Group’s Houses: Bottega Veneta.
Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.
Why Work With Us? We care about our team members, and we offer a competitive salary of $68,000.00 - $100,000.00, benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, employee discounts and much more!
JOB OVERVIEW: The Senior Manager, Retail Operations & Facilities, is responsible for supporting and optimizing operations across all retail boutiques and shop-in-shop locations. This role ensures that store environments are well-maintained, operationally efficient, and aligned with brand standards to deliver exceptional customer experience. The position oversees repairs and maintenance, new store openings, logistics coordination, staff training, and non-merchandise warehouse management, while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and operational guidelines.
CORE RESPONSIBILTIES
Store Operations Support (Boutiques & Shop-in-Shop)
Act as the central point of contact for operational support across all retail locations
Ensure adherence to brand standards, SOPs, and operational consistency
Support store teams in resolving day-to-day operational challenges
Repairs & Maintenance (R&M)
New Store Openings
Loss Prevention/Security Systems
Training & SOP Implementation
Non-Merchandise Warehouse Management
Vendor Management
Reporting & Compliance
CORE REQUIREMENTS
REPORTS TO: Head of Retail Operations, Store Planning & Construction
FLSA: Exempt
LOCATION: New York, NY (hybrid)
Welcome to Kering Beauté – Established in 2023, Kering Beauté aims to create value for the Group and its Houses. In 2023, Kering directly invested in its very own Beauty division, with the creation of Kering Beauté. Bolstered by its industry-leading team, the entity seeks to support the Group’s Houses to develop their Beauty businesses to become growth drivers. The new entity’s teams place innovation and creativity at the heart of their business model to fashion tomorrow’s Beauty – at once sustainable and responsible. October 2024 marked a new phase for the strategy of Kering Beauté, with the launch of its first fragrance in collaboration with one of the Group’s Houses: Bottega Veneta.
Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.
Why Work With Us? We care about our team members, and we offer a competitive salary of $68,000.00 - $100,000.00, benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, employee discounts and much more!
JOB OVERVIEW: The Senior Manager, Retail Operations & Facilities, is responsible for supporting and optimizing operations across all retail boutiques and shop-in-shop locations. This role ensures that store environments are well-maintained, operationally efficient, and aligned with brand standards to deliver exceptional customer experience. The position oversees repairs and maintenance, new store openings, logistics coordination, staff training, and non-merchandise warehouse management, while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and operational guidelines.
CORE RESPONSIBILTIES
Store Operations Support (Boutiques & Shop-in-Shop)
Act as the central point of contact for operational support across all retail locations
Ensure adherence to brand standards, SOPs, and operational consistency
Support store teams in resolving day-to-day operational challenges
Repairs & Maintenance (R&M)
- Oversee maintenance of all retail outlets, including boutiques and SIS locations
- Coordinate with vendors for repairs, upkeep, and preventive maintenance
- Track and manage R&M budgets, ensuring timely resolution of issues
New Store Openings
- Support end-to-end execution of new store launches (boutiques & SIS)
- Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors
- Ensure store readiness in terms of fixtures, utilities, systems, and compliance
- Manage store opening timelines, checklists, and execution
Loss Prevention/Security Systems
- Oversee LP, camera, and security systems across all boutique locations
- Coordinate and manage guard needs as required
Training & SOP Implementation
- Conduct training sessions for store staff on operational processes and systems
- Develop, standardize, and update SOPs for store operations
- Ensure consistent implementation of policies across all locations
Non-Merchandise Warehouse Management
- Oversee operations of the non-merchandise warehouse (fixtures, VM props)
- Maintain inventory accuracy and optimal stock levels of non-sale items
- Ensure proper storage, tracking, and distribution to stores
- Manage and coordinate all movement for F&F stock
Vendor Management
- Manage relationships with maintenance vendors, logistics partners, and contractors
- Negotiate service agreements and monitor vendor performance
Reporting & Compliance
- Track operational and store planning KPIs and prepare regular reports
- Ensure compliance with safety, legal, and brand standards
- Monitor and control costs related to maintenance, logistics, and store setup
CORE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, or a related field (preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in retail operations, including exposure to R&M, logistics, and store setup
- Proven experience as an Operations Manager in corporate retail or boutique environment
- Proficiency in MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Project management softwares, retail systems, and Service Channel
- Experience in vendor and stakeholder management
- Strong project management, organizational skills and coordination capabilities
- Solid understanding of retail operations and store lifecycle
- Strong leader with great problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with a customer-focused mindset
- Highly organized with strong follow-up and execution skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects with short turnaround or timelines
- Flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends as required, travel up to 25%
Salary : $68,000 - $100,000