Brand Steward

Saks Fifth Avenue•New York, FL

13d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Visual Manager, the Brand Steward Associate (BSA) serves as the ambassador of store presentation standards. The BSA must be client-focused and take initiative to resolve problems, seek out responsibilities, and follow through on all projects and tasks. This role involves engaging in high-level teamwork, utilizing interpersonal skills, and possessing a mix of creative and strategic abilities with an understanding of and passion for merchandising and visual presentation. The ideal candidate has a positive, solution-oriented, and customer-focused mindset, strong attention to detail, the ability to remain extremely organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment with the flexibility to adapt to change. They are proactive, innovative, and collaborative, able to identify and leverage opportunities to maintain and elevate standards throughout the departments.

Requirements

1-2 years relevant experience working in retail or other fast paced environments
Up to date with the latest trends and Company’s presentation standards
Strong understanding of Company brand
Has the ability to interact professionally and respectfully with people

Nice To Haves

Possess a mix of creative and strategic abilities
Have an understanding of and passion for merchandising and visual presentation
Possess a positive, solution-oriented, and customer-focused mindset
Have a strong attention to detail and ability to remain extremely organized
Thrive in a fast-paced environment with the flexibility to adapt to change
Have an eye for detail, often go above and beyond your goals to meet and exceed deadlines
Proactive and innovative - able to identify and leverage opportunities to maintain and elevate standards throughout the departments
Collaborative - should be able to work with peers across multiple business verticals

Responsibilities

Serve as an Ambassador of store standards; including merchandise on the sales floor, specific Brand requirements, and SFA Company expectations
Support and follow-through on projects, such as but not limited to, large scale relayering throughout the store
Work on the selling floor all day personally maintaining merchandising standards throughout all departments but focus on key areas that require continual attention (E.g. Shoes, Handbags, and Men's Advanced Designer, Sale)
Support closing routine; using the “close to open” philosophy
Foster relationships with Style Advisors to partner in floor presentation and maintenance
Have a schedule that mirrors Style Advisors in order to be present when the merchandise standards are at the most risk
Act as a liaison between operations and selling teams to ensure our clients have an elevated shopping experience
Inspire others with their recommendations, jumps in to complete tasks, builds trust quickly and can gain cooperation with little disruption
Support with fellow Brand Steward Associate trainings
Always portrays a professional and polished demeanor demonstrating confidence and a positive attitude
Ad hoc responsibilities as needed