Style Advisor

Client Advisor, Soho - Jil SanderJil Sander is an international luxury brand led by design, quality and functionality. Progressive and experimental, it delivers an enduring wardrobe for women and men fusing elements from different genres, in a play of contrast that produces a variety of garments and accessories that are evenly sumptuous, practical, and iconic. Technology and the hand-made, natural and high-performance materials, feminine and masculine, daywear and glamour, complement each other, balancing invention and purity of forms. The constant collaboration with artists, photographers, filmmakers, musicians, and artisans constantly adds resonance and depth to the vision. The brand was established in 1968 by Mrs. Jil Sander, it is directed by Simone Bellotti, and it was acquired by the OTB Fashion Group in 2021.The Client Advisor is responsible for contributing to the store's sales performance by building lasting client relationships through mastery of product knowledge and selling ceremonies. They're a sales professional in the luxury goods sector and applies this professionalism in promoting the brand image. Moreover, they collaborate in achieving the quantitative and qualitative objectives for the store.Role and ResponsibilitiesSales Reach and surpass monthly sales goals as determined by Management.Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of all products in assigned Product category and keep up-to-date on all Product categories in Store.Manage sales and optimize each step of sales process ensuring all clients receive highest degree of sophistication and enjoyable service possible and foster development of loyal shoppers: Welcome and know regular customers.Customer Service Strong customer service skills to provide courteous and precise customer satisfaction.Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking and prioritizing capabilities.Follow-up with clients through telephone calls, letters, cards and special announcements keep book of clients including sales records, records of all client preferences, colors, sizes and styles as well as records of clients' life events (birthdates, etc.)Align with style and qualitative standards of the Brand throughout Sales and post-sale process.Take full advantage of all contacts with customers in the Store and promote both the Brand and Product.Collaborate with other colleagues to achieve business objectives.Constantly keep up-to-date regarding fashion trends; know and monitor competition.Know customers' needs, both expressed and less obvious.Demonstrate, recommend and style the products available; promote wardrobing.Schedule client appointments and pull merchandise for clients in advance of appointments.Ensure customer loyalty by collecting customer information and entering it into the database, thus building an extremely valuable clientele base that consists of high profile, international, professional and consistent customers.Brand Values Understand the Company's brand values.Communicate the brand values to customers.Support the brand image by always adhering to dress code.Operations Participate in the inventory process.Contribute to and create an overall positive atmosphere in the Store.Maintain a clean and organized store to create a comfortable shopping experience.Maintain knowledge and understanding of store sales goals.Merchandising Maintain visual merchandising criteria and quantities per Company standards and guidelines.Make sure that product is accurately coded, tagged and priced.Provide store management with qualitative feedback.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:Required to stand and walk for up to eight hours in a workday.Required to lift and or move up to 50 pounds.CompetenciesCustomer/Client Focus. Communication Proficiency. Organizational Skills. Ethical Conduct.Qualifications and Education RequirementsPrevious retail customer service experience in luxury market. Previous client book preferred. Excellent customer services skills. Writing and communication skills proficiency (written and verbal).Preferred SkillsExperience in luxury / high-end clienteling environment. Proven sales track record and achievement of sales goals. 4+ years in premium / luxury commission sales environment.Salary Range$19 - $22 per hourApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and be able to provide proof of employment eligibility upon request. Employment is contingent upon the successful verification of this authorization in compliance with federal immigration laws.