Neiman Marcus Vice President, General Manager

About Neiman Marcus

Neiman Marcus is an established U.S. luxury department store renowned for a curated assortment of high-end fashion, accessories and lifestyle products and for creating exceptional customer experiences. The brand is positioned within the Saks Global portfolio and is recognized for elevated in-store activations, exclusive events and a service-led retail philosophy.

Role & Responsibilities

• Oversee the selling process and direct store leadership teams through regular in-person visits and communication.
• Drive sales, increase margins, control payroll expenses, and improve profitability in line with company goals.
• Build cohesive teams and a sense of community, empowering team members to manage their work.
• Build team morale and spirit, share successes, and encourage open dialogue.
• Develop strategies and plans to drive sales.
• Partner with the Executive Committee to create company goals, vision, and mission.
• Ensure operational excellence by holding stores accountable for executing operational KPIs and metrics.
• Lead and develop a diverse team of senior leaders.
• Identify talent needs proactively and create succession plans to develop a pipeline of future leaders.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of related management experience in retail or other roles of increasing responsibility and volume.
• Willingness to travel and fly to meetings, summits, and client events as needed.
• Engages in high-level teamwork and applies strong interpersonal skills.
• Drives positive outcomes through objectives and measures within the New York Flagship.
• Able to solve problems and manage effectively.
• Intuitive, analytical, and creative.
• Strong strategic abilities.
• Provides continuous feedback, mentoring, and coaching to elevate others' performance and foster a culture of success.
• Maintains a positive, solution-oriented, customer-focused mindset.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and adapts flexibly to change.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and works beyond goals to meet and exceed deadlines.
• Collaborates with peers across multiple business verticals.
• Inspires others through recommendations, builds trust quickly, and gains cooperation with minimal disruption.
• Inspires and develops others through vision and purpose.
• Leads people with a focus on bringing out the best performance and potential in others.

Skills

Experience

15+ years of related management experience in retail or other positions of increasing responsibility and volume.

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; basic and supplemental life insurance; disability insurance; additional voluntary benefits such as critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance; and an employee discount.

Culture

Neiman Marcus emphasizes an elevated, customer-centric retail culture where meticulous service and attention to detail define the in-store experience. The retailer promotes a collaborative environment with clear pathways for career progression across retail, distribution, digital and corporate functions.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.