Keyholder/Stylist

ALC & CO LLC•New York, NY

About The Position

The A.L.C Stylist is a fashion industry professional specializing in styling services to boutique guests, celebrities, public figures, and high-profile individuals. The primary role of a stylist is to curate outfits, select clothing, accessories, and overall looks for guests, ensuring they appear stylish, polished, and on-trend for various events, red-carpet appearances, photo shoots, interviews, public appearances, and life in general. Stylists work closely with guests to understand their preferences, comfort zones, and long-term image goals. They act as fashion consultants, confidants, and creative partners, helping build and evolve their personal connections through clothing and style choices. Becoming a successful A.L.C. Stylist requires a deep understanding of fashion, a keen eye for trends, strong networking skills, and the ability to adapt to diverse personalities and preferences. Our Stylists gain recognition and build trust through their guests' appearances in causal settings, red-carpet events, and social media platforms.

Requirements

Previous experience in a retail role, preferably with a fashion luxury/contemporary brand
Strong sales, customer service, and communication skills
Basic computer skills in retail point of sales system, excel, and word
Organizational skills and an eye for detail
A positive, high energy, entrepreneurial spirit
A team player who is inspired by other’s successes as well as your own
Able to work retail hours, including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Achieve and exceed sales and metric goals
Utilize product knowledge and trends to provide relevant styling suggestions
Actively engage with customers, building relationships to drive repeat business
Maintain knowledge of store key performance metrics and work towards targets
Collaborate with the management team to develop action plans and sales strategies
Strive to exceed customer expectations by providing outstanding service experiences when interacting with customers
Assist customers by selecting appropriate styles based on their needs and preferences
Use Product Knowledge to speak to the collection’s vision and the product’s quality
Build & maintain an organized client book to generate appointments and drive sales volume through consistent outreach and follow up
Proactively reach out to clients based on their preferences and past purchases
Maintain the visual presentation of the store, ensuring VM standards are met
Assist in floor sets and replenishment of merchandise as needed
Complete opening and closing duties
Uphold operational expectations through stock handling, shipping, and receiving, careful packing, light to moderate lifting, and, depending on the location, stairs while lifting.
Collaborate with the management team to oversee any additional operational tasks
Other duties as assigned
Clothing Selection: Choosing suiting, dresses, separates and accessories that align with the client's style, body type, and the occasion.
Fashion Coordination: Creating cohesive outfits, coordinating colors, patterns, and textures to achieve a desired aesthetic.
Trend Analysis: Staying up to date with the latest fashion trends, collections, and releases to keep clients fashionable and ahead of the curve.
Collaboration: Working closely with team and management to reinforce outfits and accessories for clients' appearances positively.
Fitting: Ensuring garments fit ideally or assisting by coordinating with seamstresses.
Accessorizing: Selecting the handbags and other accessories to complement the overall look and add layering.
Red Carpet and Event Styling: Preparing clients for high-profile events such as award shows, premieres, and weddings, ensuring they make a memorable and fashionable impact.