MYKITA is currently looking for a manager to lead our Los Angeles shop team with outstanding customer service while actively selling eyewear to both local and international clients.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Manage and direct day-to-day business, including managing the team of associates/opticians to achieve sales goals
• Oversee daily sales and operations, including staff planning
• Lead by example. Training, coaching, mentoring and inspiring the team to enhance qualitative and quantitative store performance
• Business development and client acquisitions as well as leading the team towards developing a strong core clientele
• Visual merchandising, presenting goods according to brand guidelines
• Inventory management, stock orders, returns
• Responsible for store finances and budget, as well as vendor payments, daily cash and settlement activities, bank deposits and reporting
• HR liaison between shop team and upper management, including active involvement with hiring and team development, benefits, and payroll
• Sell MYKITA frames and lenses to a wide variety of clients
• Eyewear dispensing, adjustments, repairs, and maintenance (training provided)
• Represent MYKITA’s vision and values as well as the highest level of empathic customer service 

Required profile & qualifications

• Retail management experience, preferably in luxury fashion and/or eyewear
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and inspire, as well as a “can do” attitude
• Passion for design and identification with the MYKITA brand
• Independent and organized work habits required
• Excellent communication skills. Fluent in English, additional language skills are advantageous
• Friendly team- and customer-oriented approach
• Optical experience preferred but not required. We provide training to anyone eager to learn
• California ophthalmic dispensing license or ABO certification are a plus

We offer a competitive salary, amazing health & dental benefits, and paid time off.

CONTACT

Please direct application to Jonas Schwaer: jobs@mykita.com - Resumes sent with a cover letter will get first priority.