Assistant Boutique Director-RTW & Styling Saks NYC

  • Full Time
  • New York, NY
  • This position has been filled

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