Retail Sales Associate

Peter Millar; Alphen-Chaam; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Peter Millar is seeking a Retail Sales Associate in Alphen-Chaam, Netherlands. This role embodies the luxury lifestyle brand’s commitment to exceptional service, requiring the ability to build lasting client relationships and deliver personalized experiences.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in luxury retail, showcasing strong interpersonal skills and a passion for fashion. Responsibilities include achieving sales goals, styling clients, and representing brand values with professionalism and knowledge.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in luxury retail or client-focused selling environment preferred.
• Understanding of elevated customer service standards.
• Previous POS and cash handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients warmly, creating a personalized shopping experience.
• Build wardrobes through thoughtful styling and product storytelling.
• Achieve personal sales goals through proactive engagement.

Skills

Client relationship building

Personal styling

Luxury customer service

Sales proficiency

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Fashion, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Job description

As a key representative of our luxury lifestyle brand, the Retail Sales Associate embodies hospitality, style expertise, and an unwavering commitment to exceptional service. This individual delivers a refined client experience through warm engagement, personalized wardrobe styling, and deep product knowledge. Serving as a true Brand Ambassador, the Associate builds lasting client relationships, drives sales through clienteling, and represents the elevated standards of the brand.

Essential Functions

Client Experience & Sales Excellence

• Welcome every client with genuine warmth, creating an inviting and personalized shopping experience.
• Build elevated wardrobes through thoughtful styling, product storytelling, and an understanding of the client’s lifestyle and preferences.
• Cultivate strong, ongoing relationships through consistent clienteling, maintaining an active client book and reaching out for relevant moments.
• Achieve personal and store sales goals through proactive engagement and relationship-driven selling.

Brand Representation

• Serve as a brand expert with deep knowledge of product features, craftsmanship, and brand heritage.
• Represent the company’s luxury values through polished communication, professionalism, and an impeccable in‑store presence.

Operations & Store Excellence

• Support daily operations, including inventory management, replenishment, visual merchandising, and maintaining a pristine shopping environment.
• Process transactions—sales, returns, special orders—with accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to company procedures.
• Participate in setting and maintaining elevated visual displays and seasonal presentations that reflect the brand’s premium aesthetic, creating a consistent and elevated in‑store experience for every client.
• Maintain accuracy of inventory through cycle counts and reporting discrepancies as needed, ensure all products are properly tagged, and assist with back‑of‑house organization.

Competencies

• Proven ability to create meaningful client relationships that drive repeat business and long‑term loyalty.
• Skilled in building and leveraging a personal client list; comfortable conducting outreach to nurture client connections.
• Naturally service‑driven with a polished, professional presence and a genuine passion for delivering luxury‑level hospitality.
• Strong fashion sensibility with the ability to provide thoughtful styling and wardrobe guidance.
• Exceptional communication skills—warm, confident, and articulate.
• Team‑oriented collaborator with a positive, energetic, and engaging demeanor.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move for up to 8–10 hours; ability to lift up to 20 lbs as needed.

Desired Education And Experience

• 2+ years of experience in luxury retail, premium fashion, or a client‑focused selling environment preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Fashion, or related field is a plus.
• Strong understanding of elevated customer service standards and relationship‑driven sales.
• Previous POS and cash handling experience.
• Technically proficient with Microsoft Office, email, and retail technology systems; adaptable to new tools and software.