Retail Senior Sales Assistant

RIXO•New York, NY

28d

About The Position

As a Senior Sales Assistant at RIXO, you will play a key role in driving sales, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and supporting the development of the wider store team. With strong product knowledge and a passion for fashion, you will act as a brand ambassador and inspirational role model, helping to maximise performance, profitability and customer loyalty. You will also hold Key Holder responsibilities, supporting store operations and leading by example on the shop floor. RIXO’s story began in the London living room of best friends Henrietta & Orlagh, born from a shared passion for vintage. Today, RIXO remains a privately owned, female-founded and female-led fashion brand, proudly staying true to the values it was built on. Our philosophy is to evoke a sense of wanderlust and free spirit in every wearer, filling a gap in the market with easy-to-wear, feminine shapes crafted from high-quality materials. Always inclusive and always empowering, we create a fusion of original hand-painted prints and timeless silhouettes designed to flatter women of all ages, sizes, nationalities, seasons, and moments in life. At the heart of RIXO is a love of vintage, craftsmanship, and storytelling, and a sense of discovery; creating pieces that feel personal, meaningful, and made to be loved for years, not seasons. From our beginnings at home to a growing global brand, we continue to live our founding values through creativity, individuality, and collaboration. When you find a RIXO piece you love, it becomes part of your story. Our collections are designed to be shared between mothers and daughters, families, and friends; clothing bound by sentiment and joy. At RIXO, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are an inclusive employer and are committed to creating an inspiring workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, able to thrive, feel valued, and grow with us. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger, more creative, and more connected to our customers. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a competitive salary, commission and bonus structure, generous staff discount, uniform allowance, and a refer-a-friend scheme. We also celebrate loyalty through our Work Anniversary scheme. Your wellbeing matters to us. Our benefits include a healthcare cash plan with SimplyHealth, access to mental health support, and a culture that genuinely supports balance and flexibility. Learning and development are central to life at RIXO. Through our internal L&D platform, you’ll have access to opportunities that help you grow your skills, develop your career, and progress within a fast-growing, entrepreneurial business.

Requirements

Proven experience in sales and customer service, ideally within fashion or premium retail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Passionate about fashion, trends and styling.
Confident coaching and supporting others.
Commercially aware with an understanding of sales targets and KPIs.
Technology literate with a good working knowledge of web-based systems.

Responsibilities

Deliver an exceptional and personalised customer experience to exceed service expectations and drive sales.
Build and maintain long-term customer relationships, developing a loyal client base.
Maximise one-to-one sales opportunities and coach colleagues to do the same.
Confidently cross-sell products across all collections and new launches.
Maintain strong knowledge of all products, services, stock availability and best sellers.
Handle customer queries and complaints professionally, turning challenges into positive outcomes.
Process transactions efficiently, including refunds, ensuring a seamless shopping experience.
Act as a role model on the shop floor, leading with integrity and setting high performance standards.
Take an active role in coaching and developing the team on product knowledge, sales techniques and customer service.
Support the onboarding and development of new starters.
Foster a positive, collaborative and “can-do” team culture.
Inspire and motivate colleagues to achieve individual and store targets.
Hold Key Holder responsibilities, including opening and closing the store and ensuring building security.
Understand store and individual KPIs, tracking performance against targets and previous year results.
Stay up to date with retail and fashion trends, sharing insights with customers and the team.
Maintain high visual merchandising standards across the store.
Ensure the shop floor and stockrooms are clean, organised and well maintained.
Process deliveries and returns accurately and efficiently.
Adhere to all health and safety policies to ensure a safe environment for customers and colleagues.