WHO WE ARE:
Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks OFF 5TH, Last Call and Horchow. Its retail portfolio includes 70 full-line luxury locations, additional off-price locations and five distinct e-commerce experiences. With talented colleagues focused on delivering on our strategic vision, The Art of You, Saks Global is redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience that is unmistakably their own. By leveraging the most comprehensive luxury customer data platform in North America, cutting-edge technology, and strong partnerships with the world's most esteemed brands, Saks Global is shaping the future of luxury retail.
Saks Global Properties & Investments includes Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus flagship properties and represents nearly 13 million square feet of prime U.S. real estate holdings and investments in luxury markets.
YOU WILL BE:
The Strategy & Business Operations Chief of Staff will report to the President, Bergdorf Goodman, and will have an immediate impact on the organization, responsible for increasing the effectiveness of group governance and decision-making, working with the group leadership team on strategy, and supporting the President. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a business management / management consulting role, with a focus on driving executive-level decision-making and interdepartmental collaboration. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with an entrepreneurial spirit to support key projects and initiatives across the company. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership qualities and is detail-oriented, organized, analytical, and has a strong strategic skillset.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Provides thought partnership to the President on the company’s strategic direction and the group leadership team’s priorities, including strategy development, evaluating new ideas and business opportunities, and conducting analysis and research to support key decisions
- Leads special strategic projects that the President personally oversees (or has a keen interest in), including driving to successful outcomes
- Drives content creation and briefs for key internal and external meetings/initiatives (contributes to SGMT materials, key client meetings, executive offsites, etc.)
- Partners with BG leadership team to help drive performance goals that result in successful execution of strategic agenda
- Partners with leaders and cross-functional teams to drive effective collaboration toward strategic goals and objectives
- Drives successful execution of Bergdorf Goodman governance process, including all logistics coordination, content coordination, and critical decisioning
- Oversee development of support structures, and support documents / templates
- Drives accountability across key business leaders / key governance forums by tracking / monitoring progress toward key milestones / action items
- Establishes and manages key meeting / communications cadences
- Acts as a proxy for the President, advising key leaders on best practices for getting alignment on decisions
- Prepares and facilitates senior leadership team meetings; accountable for setting the agenda, providing insights and analysis to inform strategic conversations, and capturing and ensuring action against next steps
- Consolidates and synthesizes information across the business into digestible reports for the President
- Helps complete priority items for the President to an appropriate level of quality
- Identifies ways to improve the President office’s operational workflow and drive process improvements
- Look holistically across workstreams to identify potential issues
- Draft communications from the President and senior leaders to the organization
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
- NYC based role
- 10+ years in a Strategy / management consulting experience
- Impeccable managerial and interpersonal skills
- Proven track record of effectively interacting with senior management
- Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments
- Nimble business mind with a focus on developing creative solutions
- Flexible, versatile, and action-oriented
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Detail oriented
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
- Experience with data analysis
YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT SAKS GLOBAL:
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
- Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
- Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
- An amazing employee discount
Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
*The above expected salary range may have some variability based upon factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s overall experience, qualifications, and geographic location. If you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply and, if selected to move forward in the interview process, you will have a chance to speak with our recruitment team regarding your specific salary expectations.
