Client Advisor, Soho - Jil Sander

JIL SANDER; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

JIL SANDER in New York is seeking a Client Advisor responsible for enhancing store sales performance through lasting client relationships. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in luxury retail and be equipped with a strong knowledge of products to promote the brand effectively.

This role emphasizes exceptional customer service, meeting and exceeding sales goals while contributing to a positive store atmosphere. A salary range of $19 - $22 per hour is offered, along with the opportunity to work with a prestigious brand.

Qualifications

• Previous retail customer service experience in luxury market.
• Excellent customer service skills critical for the luxury goods sector.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to store's sales performance by building client relationships.
• Manage sales and optimize each step of sales process.
• Collaborate in achieving quantitative and qualitative objectives.

Skills

Customer/Client Focus

Communication Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Ethical Conduct

Education

Previous retail customer service experience in luxury market

Excellent customer service skills

Writing and communication skills proficiency (written and verbal)

Job description

Jil 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 are 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 Responsibilities

Sales

• 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 Requirements

The 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.

Competencies

• Customer/Client Focus.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Organizational Skills.
• Ethical Conduct.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Previous retail customer service experience in luxury market.
• Previous client book preferred.
• Excellent customer services skills.
• Writing and communication skills proficiency (written and verbal).

Preferred Skills

• Experience 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 hour

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