Brand Steward

Saks Fifth Avenue Stores (SFA); Troy (MI); On-site; USD 22,372 - 27,965; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Brand Steward Associate, where your creativity and problem-solving skills will shine. In this dynamic role, you'll be the ambassador for store presentation standards, ensuring an elevated shopping experience for clients. Collaborate with a team of disruptors focused on redefining luxury retail while enjoying a culture that promotes work-life balance and career advancement opportunities. With a strong emphasis on attention to detail and customer service, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, making a significant impact on store presentation and merchandising. If you're ready to take initiative and engage with a passionate team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in retail or fast-paced environments.
• Strong understanding of merchandising and visual presentation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an ambassador of store presentation standards.
• Maintain merchandising standards throughout all departments.
• Support projects and foster relationships with Style Advisors.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Creativity

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Under the direction of the Visual Manager, the Brand Steward Associate (BSA) serves as the ambassador of store presentation standards. You must be client focused and take initiative to resolve problems, seek out responsibilities, and follow through on all projects and tasks.

Who You Are:

• You get things done by engaging in high-level teamwork and flexing your interpersonal skills.
• You are a natural problem-solver who is intuitively creative.
• Possess a mix of creative and strategic abilities.
• Have an understanding of and passion for merchandising and visual presentation.
• You possess a positive, solution-oriented, and customer-focused mindset.
• You have a strong attention to detail and ability to remain extremely organized.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment with the flexibility to adapt to change.
• Have an eye for detail and often go above and beyond your goals to meet and exceed deadlines.
• Proactive and innovative - able to identify and leverage opportunities to maintain and elevate standards throughout the departments.
• Collaborative - able to work with peers across multiple business verticals.

You Also Have:

• 1-2 years relevant experience working in retail or other fast-paced environments.
• Up to date with the latest trends and Company’s presentation standards.
• Strong understanding of Company brand.
• Scheduled working hours will consist of opening, late day, holiday, and weekend shifts. Must have availability to be flexible and work within these parameters.
• Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with people.

As The Brand Steward Associate, You Will:

• Serve as an Ambassador of store standards; including merchandise on the sales floor, specific Brand requirements, and SFA Company expectations.
• Support and follow through on projects, such as large scale relayering throughout the store.
• Work on the selling floor all day maintaining merchandising standards throughout all departments, focusing on key areas that require continual attention (e.g., Shoes, Handbags, and Men's Advanced Designer, Sale).
• Support closing routine; using the “close to open” philosophy.
• Foster relationships with Style Advisors to partner in floor presentation and maintenance.
• Have a schedule that mirrors Style Advisors to be present when the merchandise standards are at the most risk.
• Act as a liaison between operations and selling teams to ensure our clients have an elevated shopping experience.
• Inspire others with recommendations, jump in to complete tasks, build trust quickly, and gain cooperation with little disruption.
• Support fellow Brand Steward Associate trainings.
• Always portray a professional and polished demeanor demonstrating confidence and a positive attitude.
• Perform ad hoc responsibilities as needed.

Your Life and Career at SFA:

• 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).

Salary and Other Compensation:

The starting hourly rate for this position is between [$16.24-$20.30 per hour]. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, skills, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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.