Part-Time Seasonal Fragrance Ambassador - Yorkdale

parfumsworldwide; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Cartier in Toronto seeks a Fragrance Ambassador for a fixed-term boutique role. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in luxury retail and a General knowledge of perfume, with strong interpersonal and sales skills.

You will elevate guest experiences, drive fragrance sales, and collaborate with the boutique team to welcome and guide clients through the Cartier fragrance journey. You will partner with Sales Associates, manage CRM activity, and support fragrance initiatives during the Holiday season,

Qualifications

• Experience: 2 to 5 years in luxury retail, service or hospitality environments.
• General knowledge of the perfume category.

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional client experience resulting in strong fragrance sales.
• Support the boutique to achieve and/or exceed the fragrance sales target for the Holiday season.
• Ensure that each client and visitor receives an outstanding and friendly experience and leverage waiting time to introduce fragrance as an emotional component.
• Partner with Sales Associates to introduce fragrance to their clients and assist in fragrance sales when needed.
• Discover client needs and expectations about fragrance for self-purchase or gifting.
• Handle objections with ease and build long-term client relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Sales skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Follow-up

Entrepreneurship

Perfume knowledge

Luxury retail

Job description

Toronto, ON, CA

Fixed Term

The story of Cartier is founded on audacity and passion. For more than 170 years we have embraced a bold, pioneering spirit that continues to inspire our teams across all Métiers from our boutiques to our workshops and corporate offices. Our 8,500+ colleagues of 90 nationalities are united by a shared independent spirit and commitment to excellence, striving to continuously enrich our Maison’s heritage by pushing the boundaries of creativity.

MAIN PURPOSE

The Fragrance Ambassador of the Maison achieves and exceeds fragrance sales targets as directed by management and elevate each guest’s personal Cartier journey through an emotional experience. The Fragrance Ambassador motivates and educates the boutique team to develop sales in the Fragrance category. They are also an active participant in the daily operations of the boutique

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Create exceptional client experience resulting in strong fragrance sales

Support the boutique to achieve and/or exceed the fragrance sales target for the Holiday season

Ensure that each client and visitor receives an outstanding and friendly experience and leverage the waiting time (before, during or after the appointment) to subtly introduce fragrance as an emotional component of the Cartier universe and a perfect gifting option

Partner with Sales Associates to introduce fragrance to their clients, encouraging cross-selling and process the fragrance sale for the Sales Associate, if needed

Expertly discover client needs and expectations about fragrance (for self-purchase or gifting)

Handle objections with ease

Foster authentic client connections, new and existing. Utilize and enrich CRM database and networking initiatives resulting in long-term and trusted relationships with our clients.

Partner with Boutique Management to develop local community awareness, resulting in further engagement with the Maison and client loyalty

Act as a referent for the fragrance category in the boutique

Raise awareness, product knowledge and passion for the fragrance category across the entire boutique team

Support execution of all fragrance initiatives, such as new furniture installation, events, sampling, new consultation app, in partnership with boutique and corporate stakeholders

Maintain inventory of testers and ensure their presence on selling tables

Ensure sufficient product stock levels and suitable variety of fragrance samples

Share relevant client and team feedback with fragrance corporate teams and suggest actions

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 fragrance displays and back-stock

Listen to Manager / team members’ feedback

JOB PROFILE

2 to 5 years of previous experience in luxury retail, service or hospitality environment

General knowledge of the perfume category

PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent sales skills

Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and with precision

Self-starter with team-player approach

Structured and vigorous in follow-up

Entrepreneurship attitude: meet challenges with resourcefulness and proactively generate suggestions, innovative approaches and ideas