Sales Associate (Part-Time) - Soho

Richemont•New York, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them. At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity. OBJECTIVE/MISSION • As an Ambassador of the Maison, he/she achieves and exceeds sales targets as directed by management and proactively develops his/her client portfolio. He/she ensures a unique client experience throughout all touch points. He/she is also an active participant in the daily operations of the boutique.

Requirements

College degree preferred
Must be able to work Saturday and Sunday consistently in addition to one weekday.
2 to 5 years of previous experience in luxury retail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced retail store environment
Computer and internet Savvy
MS Office experience required, SAP knowledge preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required
Strong understanding of Customer Service needs and Customer (internal and external) priorities
Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and with precision
Being a genuine Maison Ambassador
Uphold Cartier image by maintaining professional demeanor at all times and be an Ambassador for the Brand
Self-Starter with Team-Player approach
Must be available to work retail hours including weekends and to travel for trainings, client events, conferences

Nice To Haves

Additional language skills are a plus
General knowledge of timepiece movements, are preferred

Responsibilities

Consistently achieve and/or exceed the monthly sales target, as directed by management.
Ensure that each client receives outstanding and exceptional customer service by providing a friendly environment which includes greeting and acknowledging every customer, maintaining outstanding standards, solid product knowledge and all other components of Customer Service before, during and after sales client
This includes after sales clients if a Cartier after-sales dedicated area/staff is not available
Adapt approach according to the client needs and motivations
Negotiate and handle objections with ease
Assist and support after sales clients in accordance with Maison values. Act as a referent and provide recommendations that will provide an exceptional client experience
Remain current on industry news and competitor Client Relationship Management:
Cultivate new and existing client relationships through exceptional service and other Maison-specific CRM initiatives, partnering with Management to develop a plan for their clients and prospects
Consistently and accurately capture client data for follow-up and relationship building, effectively utilizing the tools that are available
Appropriately resolve client issues/concerns and escalate as needed to Management
Partner with Management to develop a plan to support, and participate to, in-store and offsite events and networking Daily Boutique Operations:
Understand and comply with all security and operational policies and procedures for the Group, Maison and boutique
Assist with daily set-up and breakdown of the boutique, and communicate on any maintenance issues
Assist in the merchandising and daily maintenance of displays and back-stock
Actively participate in daily and annual inventories and cycle counts to prepare and ensure a successful audit
Assist with special projects, as needed (i.e. price changes, supporting back-office responsibilities, etc.)