Boutique Director, Sandro/Maje, Meatpacking District
SMCP NORTH AMERICA (US, CANADA) · NY, US
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About the Role
The Boutique Director will lead the Sandro and Maje freestanding boutiques in New York’s Meatpacking District, focusing on performance, growth, and building a strong community presence. This role is crucial for establishing the boutiques as key neighborhood destinations and developing a loyal, high-value client base.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Sandro and Maje Meatpacking boutiques as one business while protecting the identity, standards, and commercial priorities of each brand.
- Create a high-performance culture built on clear expectations, ownership, follow-through, and accountability.
- Maintain a highly visible presence on the sales floor and coach in real time on selling behaviors, client experience, product knowledge, and KPI performance.
- Develop Store Directors and managers into strong business leaders through regular coaching, feedback, goal setting, and individual development plans.
- Hold leaders and teams accountable for sales results, behaviors, attendance, operational standards, and execution of action plans.
- Identify performance gaps quickly and implement clear improvement plans, including formal performance management.
- Recognize strong performance, create growth opportunities, and build succession plans and a strong internal talent bench.
- Create an engaging team culture with direct, consistent, and transparent communication.
- Own the sales and profitability performance of both boutiques, delivering against budget, forecast, and Company objectives.
- Drive key selling KPIs, including conversion, UPT, ATV, full-price selling, clientele sales, and CRM performance.
- Review performance by brand, store, team, and individual seller to identify opportunities and hold leaders accountable.
- Partner with the District Manager and cross-functional teams to develop and execute action plans that increase traffic, conversion, productivity, and profitability.
- Ensure staffing, scheduling, and floor coverage support peak business periods and the needs of both stores.
- Build a strong clienteling culture, with client development treated as a core selling responsibility.
- Own the growth and quality of the Meatpacking client base, focusing on acquisition, retention, reactivation, and development of high-value clients.
- Set clear expectations for outreach, appointments, follow-up, and CRM activity, holding the team accountable for execution and results.
- Personally develop relationships with top clients and support teams in creating elevated, personalized experiences.
- Create store-level client events, appointments, and outreach strategies.
- Build strong connections within each store’s community and neighborhood, identifying key events, partnerships, and local opportunities.
- Establish Sandro and Maje as active, visible members of the Meatpacking community.
- Build and maintain partnerships with local businesses, hotels, restaurants, residential buildings, offices, community groups, and other relevant neighborhood partners.
- Identify opportunities for local activations, cross-promotions, events, and partnerships.
- Develop a strong understanding of the Meatpacking customer, neighborhood traffic patterns, competitive landscape, and local events.
- Represent Sandro, Maje, and SMCP professionally within the local community.
- Ensure every client receives an elevated and consistent experience aligned with brand standards.
- Champion SMCP training and ensure teams consistently apply selling ceremony, service standards, and product knowledge.
- Partner with Visual Merchandising, Retail Operations, Training, and Merchandising to ensure strong execution.
- Ensure both boutiques maintain exceptional front-of-house and back-of-house standards.
- Own staffing, recruitment, and retention for both boutiques within approved FTE and payroll budgets.
- Build an external talent network and maintain a pipeline of strong candidates.
- Recruit individuals with strong selling, clienteling, and relationship-building capabilities.
- Partner with Human Resources on development, succession, retention, and performance management.
- Ensure compliance with Company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
- Own payroll management, scheduling, loss prevention, shrink, inventory accuracy, and stock organization.
- Monitor stock levels and assortment opportunities and communicate business needs and client feedback.
- Ensure operational issues are addressed quickly and do not compromise the client experience or selling environment.
- Act as an entrepreneur, supporting brand ambition and taking ownership of the business.
- Display passion and serve as a Brand Ambassador.
- Nurture creative thinking and innovation to drive the business and client experience.
- Lead with respect, professionalism, and integrity.
- Develop a global mindset and embrace diversity.
Requirements
- 7+ years of retail leadership experience, ideally within premium, contemporary, or luxury fashion.
- Proven track record of developing high-performing teams and holding leaders and sellers accountable for results and behaviors.
- Strong clienteling background with demonstrated success building and growing a loyal client base.
- Experience building external partnerships, community relationships, or local business development initiatives strongly preferred.
- Strong commercial and analytical skills with the ability to translate KPIs into clear actions.
- Excellent coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Highly visible, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Strong organization, prioritization, and follow-through with the ability to manage two boutiques and two brand identities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and retail CRM/clienteling tools.
- Flexible and able to adapt to change within an evolving group.
Skills
- Leadership
- Team Development
- Accountability
- Sales Coaching
- Performance Management
- Clienteling
- Business Development
- Community Engagement
- Customer Experience
- Recruitment
- Talent Management
- Operational Excellence
- Commercial Acumen
- Analytical Skills
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organization
- Prioritization
- Follow-through
- Microsoft Office Suite
- CRM/Clienteling Tools
Location
- Meatpacking District, NYC
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 7+ years of retail leadership experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- Base Salary + Monthly/Seasonal Bonus Opportunity
Benefits
- 50% shopping discount
- Seasonal clothing allowance
- Comprehensive health, dental, life, and disability coverage
- Employer-matched 401(k) with immediate 100% vesting
- Generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, personal days)
- Four Summer Fridays
- Paid parental leave
- Pet benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- MAVEN Family Planning support
- Social Justice & Solidarity PTO
- Annual and Seasonal Bonus Incentive Plan
- Professional development support
About the Company
- SMCP embodies the essence of Parisian elegance with its renowned brands, Sandro and Maje.
- The company is committed to accessible luxury, bringing high-fashion designs and sustainability together.
- SMCP operates in over 47 countries, is financially stable, and is in an exciting phase of growth.
- The company culture thrives on engagement, inclusivity, and corporate social responsibility.
- SMCP aims to meet ambitious sustainability goals by 2030.
- Collections reflect the dynamic interplay of casual elegance and evening sophistication.
- SMCP is a forward-thinking company where innovation and sustainability come together.
- The company focuses on growth, stability, and prioritizing internal mobility.
- SMCP offers a culture that fosters creativity, engagement, and meaningful career opportunities.
- Collections from Sandro and Maje blend timeless Parisian style with a contemporary edge.
- SMCP is an evolving story where passion, creativity, and sustainability are at the forefront.
- The company is shaping the future of fashion with a strong foundation of growth, stability, and engagement.
Equal Opportunity
- At SMCP, We Style Happiness at Work—Lead with Passion and Purpose!