Retail Sales Ambassador - Designer Handbags, Oak Brook Center - Full Time

Ambassador Job at Macy's

Be part of an amazing story

Macy's is more than just a store. We're a story. One that's captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditionsabout inspiring stores and irresistible productsabout the excitement of the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We've been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.

Job Overview

As an Ambassador you are an exceptional colleague who drives sales through connecting with customers and sharing vendor product knowledge to upsell and suggest additional items. You will drive sales by cultivating a repeat clientele and serving as the expert for the vendor/brand/area you represent. You will also regularly communicate specific customer needs and shopping patterns to your leadership team and the vendor community and execute strategic merchandising initiatives for the vendor/brand/area.

Full-time colleagues are typically scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week, while part-time colleagues are typically scheduled 12-24 hours per week. Hours are dependent on business needs and colleague availability. Information regarding hours per week needed for benefit eligibility purposes can be found here.

What We Can Offer You

Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.

Some additional benefits we offer include:

• Merchandise discounts
• Performance-based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice

Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.

What You Will Do

• Provide an exceptional customer experience by ensuring the customer is always the priority
• Greet customers, make product recommendations, and upsell
• Serve as a liaison between designated vendors and the personal stylists and the store leadership team
• Ensure sales floor is neat, clean, and properly signed for sales and markdowns
• Create and implement best practices to drive sales, turn, and gross margin above company average
• Build brand-specific clientele to support local marketing
• Execute vendor and non-vendor events to increase sales
• Actively plan, organize, and lead customer facing vendor sponsored events with partnership of vendor community, ensuring sales and participation goals are met
• Be proficient in Macy's point of sale systems and company devices to wrap up sales in a warm celebratory fashion
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities

Who You Are

• Demonstrate ability to build relationships and convert customers into clients.
• Energetic and positive attitude.
• Possess vision and creativity.
• Self-starter, able to work independently and as part of a team; must have excellent time management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to customers, peers, and all levels of management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Must be comfortable with the use of computers, mobile devices, and frequent use of radio frequency equipment.
• Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays with regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Minimum 1 year previous selling or retail experience required.

Essential Physical Requirements You Will Perform

• This position requires lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands. Involves standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 30lbs., stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders. Reaching, including above eye level, crouching, kneeling, stooping and color vision.
• Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions

About Us

This is a great time to join Macy's! Whether you're helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people's lives.

Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today!

This job description is not all-inclusive and may not apply to colleagues covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Macy's Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an inclusive work environment.