Area Manager | New York Metro bei REISS

Why choose Reiss?

With the intrinsic sustainability, quality and timeless elegance of our designs, our continued success comes as no surprise. With standalone stores, concessions and franchise operations in over 230 locations internationally, as well as online and app, our presence as a leading luxury brand is well established.

Working at Reiss, our common purpose is to continue to grow our business, to walk in the shoes of our customers, and to be exceptional in everything we do.

For our retail teams this means it means providing elevated customer service, a store environment that stands out in the market and working as a team to meet and exceed both our customers’ expectations and our business goals.

What’s the role about?

We are currently recruiting for a New York Metro Area Manager, reporting directly to the Vice President of our North America market. As our Area Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the success of the region, driving operational excellence and ensuring the highest performance across all key metrics.

You will inspire and lead our New York retail teams with confidence, passion, and expertise to exceed business goals and store-specific KPIs. This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration - working closely with both Retail and Corporate teams, as well as nurturing our host store partnerships to increase brand visibility, optimize selling opportunities, and identify areas for continued growth.

Who you are

• An experienced retail leader, with proven multi-site or field-based management experience in the fashion industry. 
• A hands-on, solutions-oriented leader who places the customer at the heart of every decision.
• Strategic and decisive, with the ability to lead teams through change and growth with clarity and confidence.
• Experienced in attracting, developing, and retaining high-performing talent with a focus on leadership and service excellence.
• Commercially astute, target-driven, and confident working with financial and performance data.
• A compelling communicator and natural influencer, skilled at building strong relationships across all levels.
• A passionate brand ambassador, committed to upholding and championing our brand values in every market.
• Preferably based in either the New York or New Jersey area. 

What you’ll be doing

• Drive commercial success across the region by achieving and exceeding retail targets and KPIs.
• Take full P&L accountability, managing sales and cost lines to deliver consistent, profitable growth across all markets.
• Lead your management teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences across all stores and concession partnership locations.
• Assess and action market-specific product and range opportunities, collaborating with Product and Merchandising teams to align assortments with local customer demand.
• Maintain tight control of expenditures, including payroll, to ensure optimal cost-efficiency across the region.
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with host partners to elevate brand presence and maximize in-store opportunities.
• Support and drive regional marketing initiatives, partnering with the Marketing team to enhance brand awareness and local impact.
• Recruit, engage, and develop high-calibre talent who embody our service ethos and leadership values.
• Identify and act on new business opportunities across existing and potential markets, including growth with retail partners.

What we’ll do for you

• Competitive pay with bonus scheme
• Up to 80% staff discount
• Business wear reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Premium healthcare coverage
• Career advancement opportunities
• Plus further workplace benefits

Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000 per annum

If you think you have the skills and experience required to start your story as our New York Metro Area Manager, don’t miss out - apply now!

#WeAreReiss

We recognize the importance and power of diversity within our business and, as such, we ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all candidates.

It is our pledge that candidates will not be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, colour, ethnic background, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious or similar belief. Every individual will be treated with respect.

We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they feel they meet all of the requirements listed. We want you to know that finding people who will add to our inspirational culture and have a learning mindset is incredibly important to us. Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still like to hear from you.