Tommy Hilfiger Store Manager
- Location
- Tunbridge WellsKentUK
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sept 22, 2026
Tommy Hilfiger Concession Manager position at Fenwick Tunbridge Wells, UK on maternity cover basis. Lead retail operations and drive sales.
Role & Responsibilities
- Partner with Area Manager to build business opportunities and achieve sales budgets, wage targets, sales per hour, units per transaction, conversion rates, and profitability goals
- Identify growth opportunities and collaborate with colleagues to improve performance and drive business expansion
- Foster a consistently positive store experience through fair and equitable treatment of customers and team members
- Perform manager-on-duty functions including store opening and closing procedures and sales floor management
- Ensure execution of visual merchandising directives and maintain standards for sales floor and back room operations
- Manage daily sales, payroll, controllable expenses, and align activities to meet business objectives
- Analyze store-level reports and develop action plans to improve results and performance metrics
- Lead weekly management meetings and regional forums with meaningful contributions
- Set challenging but achievable goals emphasizing service quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance
- Coordinate action plans while managing budget decisions and consequences appropriately
- Communicate daily with staff regarding individual sales goals, key performance indicators, and product information
- Lead recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and orientation processes for diverse talent
- Own training and development of employees with proper documentation and continuous coaching
Qualifications
- Extensive experience connecting with consumers in a brand retail environment
- Demonstrated experience in retail operations, budgeting, planning, and sales management
- Proven people management experience with ability to resolve conflict and drive productive outcomes
- Effective communication skills with capacity to cultivate belonging and psychological safety
- Strong collaborative approach that recognizes and celebrates team contributions
- Courage to provide constructive feedback that promotes positive behavioral change
- Ability to adapt quickly and work with pace in evolving retail environments
- Energetic presence on the sales floor that inspires trust and demonstrates leadership
Skills
Experience
Extensive experience in retail operations and people management, with a proven track record of delivering sales results, managing budgets, and leading high-performing teams in brand-focused retail environments.
Education
Secondary education minimum; tertiary qualifications in retail management, business administration, or related field preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, UK — conveniently close to London.
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