Store Manager

Australian owned retailer
- Clotting allowance, incentives and bonus program
- Host in store events to support charity partnerships of Blue Illusion

**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**:
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**

Reporting to the Regional Manager, this position will lead a dynamic team that are inspired and empowered to deliver the achievement of sales and key performance indicators bringing our stylish eye and can-do attitude to life in store.

**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

**Benefits**
- Employee discounts
- Clothing allowance and bonus structure for management
- Clothing allowance bonus’
- Celebrating work anniversaries
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities to support community partnerships across our social responsibility program
- Be a member of a company committed to sustainable practices

**Testimonial From Our Team**
- “Why I Love working at Blue Illusion_
- A company that supports, encourages, and committed on all levels to its team is, inspirational._
- Blue Illusion drives our focus to connect with our customers and community._
- Build friendships and create a happy and healthy working environment._
- This is the Vision of Blue Illusion._
- This is why we are all so passionate about our position within the Team.”_