Brand Ambassador - Designer Salon

Brand Ambassador

A Brand Ambassador is a sales associate that drives the business through expertise on a specific vendor line. This Brand Ambassador represents the face of the brand' and is responsible for technical knowledge of product, product training and education for other SFA Associates, product feedback to the merchants and vendors and advanced client and business development skills related to sales for the brand.

Inspires others with their recommendations, builds trust quickly and can gain cooperation with little disruption

Ability to effectively communicate a clear vision.

Drive positive outcomes through objectives and measures and is great at networking and relationship management

Training skills and basic math skills, to interpret reports, understand individual and line goals and to develop supporting selling strategies

2+ years of selling experience in like product

Excellent selling and client building skills

Drive sales for the brand in a specific category

Develop and execute strategies to drive overall sales for the brand

Develop and execute strategies for acquiring new clients and expanding existing client sales to meet or exceed individual sales goals

Strategically develop plan in partnership with leadership to support overall Local Business Development Plan

Execute category strategies for the brand developed by the Brand Manager or GM

Demonstrate expertise in customer base by having knowledge of top customers

Coordinate special orders, reserves and product movement between stores to deliver to customer requests

Reinforce shortage awareness and adherence to SOP as it relates to the overall profitability of the area

Coordinate department efforts to maximize special events and trunk show focus days

Develop partnerships with Fifth Avenue Club consultants and other Store Associates to promote line and increase intersell

Educate and train SFA Associates on the technical aspects of the products (construction, fabrication, design, etc.)

Use the Monthly Recap Form to provide feedback to corporate buying office and vendor regarding specific needs, opportunities, sizing and customer requests to target future growth

Act as a liaison between department and vendor representatives

Leverage opportunities to share technical product knowledge to educate the customer on the characteristics of the product

Act as role model for Sales Associates by exhibiting the highest customer service standards

Ad hoc responsibilities as needed

Be a part of a team of disruptors focused on stores and redefining the luxury experience.

Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities, from retail to supply chain, to digital or corporate

A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance

Benefits package for all eligible full-time Associates (including medical, vision and dental)

An amazing Associate discount

The starting hourly rate for this position is between [$16.20-$23.15 per hour]. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, skills, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is eligible for commissions in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan.

Benefits: The Company offers 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).

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Thank you for your interest in SFA. We look forward to reviewing your application.

SFA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SFA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SFA welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.