Brand Steward

Brand Steward Associate

Salary Range $17.05 - $21.32*

WHO WE ARE: Saks Fifth Avenue is a leading destination for luxury fashion, driven by a mission to help customers express themselves through relevant and inspiring style. Since its inception in 1924, the company has delivered one-of-a-kind shopping experiences, featuring an expertly curated assortment of fashion and highly personalized customer service. Its unique approach combines an emphasis on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of 14 extraordinary locations across North America for seamless, all-channel shopping. Saks Fifth Avenue is part of Saks Global's portfolio of top luxury retail brands and real estate assets.

YOU WILL BE: Under the direction of the Visual Manager, the Brand Steward Associate (BSA), serves as the ambassador of store presentation standards. You must be client focused and take initiative to resolve problems, take initiative to seek out responsibilities and follow through on all projects and tasks.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Serve as an ambassador of store standards; including merchandise on the sales floor, specific Brand requirements, and Saks Global 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 Selling Advisors to partner in floor presentation and maintenance
• Have a schedule that mirrors Selling 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

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• 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
• Scheduled working hours will consist of opening, late day, holiday, and weekend shifts. Must have availability to be flexible and work within these parameters
• Has the ability to interact professionally and respectfully with people

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
• An amazing employee discount

SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS: Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).