Assistant Boutique Director-RTW & Styling Saks NYC
Assistant Boutique Director-RTW & Styling (SAKS NYC)
Working with the Boutique Director, the Assistant Boutique Director is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day management of the sales team and ensuring the highest level of customer service throughout the store in line with brand expectations within the RTW and Styling program.
Responsibilities:
- Development of RTW clients (putting forward new ideas on how to captivate new clients /capitalize on current) to maximize client potential spend
- Coaching associates in taking mid-tier clients to top tier through developing styling initiatives
- Develop a stylist program by recruiting and identifying new partners
- Maximize every sale, minimize stock losses, and bring new clients to the business
- Responsible for clientele development
- Participate in the preparation of merchandise displays and presentations, exercising independent judgment and discretion in applying merchandising concepts and guidelines
- Train, coach, develop, and manage sales associates in selling skills
- Conduct and/or participate in regular store meetings to discuss performance, sales training, product knowledge, and merchandising, and to convey other necessary information to management, staff and associates
- Participate in the coordination of sales promotion activities, which include seasonal sales, trunk shows, and contests, including proper use of in-store signs advertising sales and promotions
- Train the team on optimizing Capture Rate and After-Sale to develop personal customer database
Company information
- Most sought after leading luxury brand within LVMH Fashion Portfolio
- NYC Saks Flagship location
- Work a full-time schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
Leadership & Culture
- Reports to Senior Director, Concessions
- Responsible for leading Sales Team & Operations
- Manage leadership team to develop Sales Associates to meet and exceed expectations around client development and individual sales goals
- Partner with Human Resources to oversee recruitment and hiring of Boutique Sales and Leadership Team
Experience & Requirements:
- 7-10 years of retail experience required, preferably with at least 3 year of management, in a luxury product setting
- Sense of initiative and commercial creativity with fashion sensitivity
- Strong knowledge of the luxury industry with fashion sensitivity consistent with the brand
- Ability to maintain a presence on selling floor for long periods as needed
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organization and follow-through skills
Benefits and appreciation:
- Full Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- 401K contribution and match
- Salary range $120-135K based on experience