Senior Style Associate - Jayanagar

Kushals Fashion Jewellery; Bangalore Rural; On-site; INR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Kushals Fashion Jewellery is seeking a Senior Style Associate to lead in delivering exceptional customer experiences, drive sales, and ensure smooth store operations. The role emphasizes building strong customer relationships and solving issues with a customer-centric mindset.

The position requires 2 years of retail experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage inventory and cash handling, with a focus on visual merchandising and upselling techniques.

Qualifications

• Minimum HSC with 2 years of retail experience or graduates with 2 years of experience in retail.
• Must be 20–35 years old.
• Basic computer skills and MS Office.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
• Experience in delivering exceptional customer service.
• Experience mentoring team members.
• Experience handling cash transactions and inventory management.
• Proficient in POS systems and retail technologies.
• Knowledge of visual merchandising principles.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Excellent presentation and grooming standards.
• Flexible to work varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships by understanding preferences and providing tailored solutions.
• Address issues professionally and ensure customer needs are met.
• Gather customer feedback to improve products and services while addressing concerns promptly.
• Achieve store sales targets and drive solution-based sales.
• Upsell and cross-sell to increase average transaction value and meet targets.
• Demonstrate negotiation and objection-handling to convert prospects into loyal customers.
• Adapt to changing customer needs and share product insights with the team.
• Show learning agility by adopting new processes to improve sales and service.
• Independently manage store operations in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Prevent shrinkage by monitoring inventory levels and minimizing discrepancies.
• Assist in inventory replenishment, stock takes, and turnover tracking.
• Follow SOPs and escalate bottlenecks when needed.
• Lead by example to foster accountability and ethical practices.
• Train and mentor new and existing team members.

Skills

Customer focus

Sales targets

Upselling cross-selling

Communication

Presentation

Team mentoring

Education

Higher Secondary (HSC) or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title : Senior Style Associate

Department: Retail Stores

Reports To: Store Manager

Role Summary

The Senior Style Associate leads by example, delivering exceptional customer experiences, driving sales, and ensuring operational excellence with a customer-focused mindset and adaptability.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Focus

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships by understanding their preferences and providing tailored solutions.
• Address issues professionally and ensure customer needs are met.
• Gather customer feedback to improve products and services while addressing any concerns promptly.

Sales Mastery

• Responsible for achieving store sales targets.
• Drive solution-based sales by understanding customer needs and offering relevant products and services.
• Focus on selling higher-value products to increase the average transaction value.
• Use upselling and cross-selling techniques to enhance customer engagement and meet sales targets.
• Demonstrate negotiation and objection-handling to convert prospects into loyal customers.

Flexibility and Change Management

• Adapt to changing customer needs and share product and customer insight with the team.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills to address challenges and manage resistance effectively.
• Show learning agility by quickly adopting new processes or strategies to improve sales and service.

Decision-Making

• Utilize analytical thinking to make sound operational decisions.
• Independently manage store operations in the absence of the Store Manager, ensuring smooth functioning.

Store Operations Excellence

• Prevent shrinkage by closely monitoring inventory levels and minimizing discrepancies.
• Assist the Store manager in managing inventory processes, including replenishment, stock takes, and tracking product turnover.
• Ensure accurate inventory records and adhere to operational guidelines to maintain efficiency.
• Follow company policies, work processes, and enforce store standard operating procedures (SOPs). Escalate any identified bottlenecks.

Leadership Excellence

• Take charge of situations requiring immediate attention, including escalated customer issues, and ensure professional resolutions.
• Lead by example in fostering accountability, goal-driven performance, and ethical practices within the team.
• Assist in training and mentoring new and existing team members to improve their understanding of products and services.

Candidate Requirements

• Min HSC. 2 years of retail experience / Graduates with 2 years of experience in retail.
• Must be above 20 years of age and below 35 years of age.
• Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets consistently.
• Experience in providing exceptional customer service and building strong customer relationships.
• Experience in mentoring team members.
• Experience in handling cash transactions and inventory management.
• Proficient in POS systems and other relevant retail technologies.
• Knowledge of visual merchandising principles.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Excellent presentation and grooming standards.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work varied shifts.