Store Manager

Clothing allowance and employee discounts
- Contribute towards the business' charitable initiatives
- Employee referral program

**GET TO KNOW US**

**Curate your career in fashion retail.**

Blue Illusion is a French inspired brand dedicated to the modern woman's pursuit of curated personal style. Founded by Donna & Danny Guest 20 years ago in Melbourne, Victoria, their dream was to create a boutique that celebrated the spirit of women, their passion for life and generosity of heart. Today, we have boutiques in Australia & New Zealand.
With an unwavering commitment to quality & individuality, we create fashion forward classics designed to stand the test of time and help you embrace the Joie de Vivre in every day. Blue Illusion is committed to the highest legal and ethical social compliance standards in our sourcing and manufacturing of their products. Individuals with an eye for sustainability and giving back to the community will find working with Blue Illusion extremely rewarding.

**_Blue Illusion mission statement_**:

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At Blue Illusion we create a trés chic lifestyle that celebrates the spirit of our customer, their passion for life and generosity of heart. Our French inspired style embraces the joie de vivre of the everyday, making every experience unique and unforgettable. The three Core Pillars of Blue Illusion Fashion, Lifestyle and Community guide our purpose.

**KNOW THE ROLE**

Blue Illusion boutique in Belconnen has a vacancy for an experienced Store Manager to join the team. Based in the Westfield shopping center this is an exciting opportunity for someone to take over the store in the shopping hub of the district.
Blue Illusion Store Managers lead passionate sales teams that are inspired and empowered to deliver the achievement of sales.
- **Customers, Community, Relationships ands Learning.**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Empower and guide your team to ensure business KPIS are met. This includes rolling out product knowledge, communicate operational updates, performance management, rewards, and recognition.
- Continuously developing the team to recognise and highlight achievements and areas of improvement
- Communicate company directives and action accordingly
- Create rosters, approve timesheets and maintaining the stores wage budget
- Visual merchandising standards and guidelines
- Stock Management - Online fulfillment, receiving deliveries, actioning markdowns/price changes, P&L, coordinating stock takes
- Store Eventing for Blue Illusion fundraising efforts. Including: networking with local charities, organising fashion parades, partner with local vendors or business’, securing models and inviting customers

**Skills and Experience Required**
- Experience in fashion retail is advantageous but not essential
- Minimum of 2 years management experience
- Multi-tasking and self-motivation are attributes that Blue Illusion seek
- Strong administration skills
- Leadership
- Have a passion for customer service and inspiring our customers
- Align with the Blue Illusion values: Customers, Community, Relationships & Learning

**Testimonial From Our Team**
- “ This is my fourth year with Blue Illusion and I have really enjoyed working with this team. There is a strong family culture in the team and it is a place where female leadership is highly valued and supported. Donna Guest, the company owner, Creative Director and CEO, is a visionary woman who is not only business savvy, but also has a passion for giving back and supporting the community. There is always something new happening in Blue Illusion and I am grateful to be a part of this creative and ever-evolving company."_