Co-Manager

Essential Job Responsibilities:

LEADERSHIP

• Support the Store Manager in leading the store team to drive sales through training, coaching, and development.
• Act as a leader on the sales floor, exemplifying sporting spirit and creating an outstanding service culture.
• Provide ongoing feedback and coaching to improve team skills, performance, and sales results.
• Partner with the Store Manager to identify, recruit, and retain associates who are passionate about sales and customer service.
• Develop team members through coaching and mentorship to support succession planning and internal growth opportunities.
• Assist in training new team members on customer service, operations, performance standards, loss prevention, and all Company policies and procedures.
• Help establish and communicate individual goals aligned with Company KPI's and sales objectives.
• Support performance management through regular evaluations, coaching conversations, and development plans.
• Assume leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Store Manager and ensure daily operations continue seamlessly.

SELLING

• Partner with the Store Manager to execute plans that achieve and exceed Lacoste's sales plans and profitability goals.
• Utilize reports and business metrics to analyze sales by units, gender, product placement, visual presentation, stock levels, and window presentations.
• Make proactive recommendations based on business analysis to improve results and customer experience.
• Support the Store Manager in maximizing profitability through analysis of store performance and identification of opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor key performance indicators and help drive accountability across the team.
• Lead by example through exceptional selling behaviors and customer engagement.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Foster an environment focused on delivering an exceptional customer experience.
• Ensure team members are knowledgeable about the Lacoste lifestyle, products, and brand values.
• Encourage and support clientele development initiatives to drive customer retention and repeat business.
• Build relationships with local community groups and mall management to support brand visibility and business opportunities, in partnership with the Store Manager.
• Assist with store events, sponsorships, promotions, and community outreach activities approved by corporate management.

OPERATIONS

• Support scheduling and payroll planning to ensure appropriate staffing levels that meet business needs.
• Help manage store expenses, including payroll, within established budgets.
• Ensure Company standards are consistently maintained in merchandising, visual presentation, housekeeping, and loss prevention.
• Protect store assets and inventory through adherence to operational and loss prevention standards.
• Oversee daily operational functions, including receiving shipments, transfers, markdowns, replenishment, back stock management, and inventory accuracy.
• Maintain operational excellence and serve as the point person when the Store Manager is unavailable.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Co-Manager is the direct partner to the Store Manager and plays a critical role in the overall success of the business. This position is expected to possess a complete understanding of all aspects of store operations, leadership, customer service, and profitability. The Co-Manager leads by example, develops talent, drives results, and is fully prepared to assume Store Manager responsibilities whenever required.

Beyond skills, we are looking for passionate personalities who embody the company's values:

• Play as One team: We include everyone and show respect towards everyone. We play collective and are committed to team’s work.
• Play with Elegance: We treat others with fair play and humility and show the example. We also are sincere and foster the feedback culture.
• Play by Daring: We have the courage to speak up, experiment and take initiatives to explore new opportunities
• Play with Tenacity: We persevere, we find alternative solutions and constantly seek continuous improvement, learning from our failures.

Experience & Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of retail leadership experience in a supervisory, key holder, assistant manager, or similar role.
• Proven ability to drive sales, deliver exceptional customer service, and coach team members.
• Strong understanding of store operations, including merchandising, inventory management, scheduling, and loss prevention.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Passion for the Lacoste brand, lifestyle, and customer experience.

Equal opportunities

At Lacoste, we are committed to making equal opportunities a reality.
Inherited from our unique vision of fashion-sport, equal opportunities move us forward and our recruitment methods follow this commitment by focusing on skills and embracing all types of talents.
We commit to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where elegance goes beyond style and where each of us is given the chance to fulfill our greatest potential.