Department Manager – Fashion

Location : Mumbai Reporting To : Store Manager Experience : 4–8 years in fashion retail or lifestyle business management Role Overview : As the Department Manager for Fashion, you will own the sales, team performance, inventory, and merchandising of the fashion category on the retail floor. You are the business head for the category in the store – driving topline and customer experience with equal focus.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Ownership : Drive the category’s daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets; track conversions, AOV, and product-wise performance. Team Management : Lead and motivate a team of fashion stylists and sales advisors; conduct daily briefs, on-floor coaching, and performance reviews. Inventory Management : Ensure optimal stock levels, manage replenishments, and liaise with central teams on product gaps, aging, and shrinkage.

Visual Merchandising : Execute VM plans aligned with brand guidelines; ensure product presentation drives walk-ins and trials. Customer Engagement : Build an elevated customer experience with styling suggestions, fashion storytelling, and relationship building. Analytics & Reporting : Generate insights from POS data, track trends and give feedback on slow/fast-moving SKUs to the buying team.

You Bring : Passion for fashion and a sharp commercial acumen Team leadership experience in a high-paced retail environment Data-backed decision-making ability Creative eye for styling and presentation