Client Advisor - Soho, New York

LVMH Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Bonus structure

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401k

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fendi in New York seeks a Client Advisor to deliver exceptional service and exceed sales goals. You will leverage product knowledge and CRM to craft outstanding client experiences and uphold brand excellence.

The role requires at least 2 years in luxury retail, strong communication, and the ability to use POS and inventory tools. Night/weekend shifts and a team-focused environment are expected, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in luxury retail.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to use POS system and manage inventory functions.

Responsibilities

• Achieve client Advisor metrics and CRM requirements.
• Meet or exceed store and sales goals.
• Build and maintain client books and relationships.
• Assist with repairs, special orders, returns, and requests.
• Maintain store appearance and visual standards with guidance.
• Participate in training and monthly team meetings.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Digital literacy

Language skills

POS system use

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

The FENDI Client Advisor is accountable for providing outstanding customer service and for exceeding their sales goals. Through product knowledge and higher operational savvy, they will craft an outstanding client experience and supports the Brand dedication to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Achieve all Client Advisor critical metrics and CRM requirements.
• Meet or exceed store, category, and individual sales goals.
• Follow all store guidelines.
• Build and maintain client books; follow-through with clients concerns, inquiries; maintain customer correspondence to build clientele, improve relationships and drive business.
• Assist with special requests, which include but are not limited to repairs, special orders, returns, etc.
• Adhere to all store policies and procedures.
• Participate in vital stocking/restocking of the store.
• Proficient and accurate use of POS system and other software as the need arises, updating customer database.
• Acquire product knowledge, company information and history.
• Keep up to date with company news and be familiar with the competition.
• Maintain a professional appearance and follow FENDI dress code, grooming, and uniform standards.
• Perform regular store maintenance functions as needed or assigned.
• May have responsibility for opening/closing the store as needed, including morning team meeting.
• Assist in maintaining visual standards with direction from VM, corporate and management.
• Must maintain open/ongoing communication and positive relationship with store management, peers, and other levels of company personnel.
• Be a positive role model, always representing the brand appropriately.
• Participate in the training of new Client Advisors (product knowledge, store procedures, company policies).
• Participate and prepare for monthly team meetings.
• Adhere to loss prevention standards.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines.

Profile

• Minimum 2 years’ experience, luxury retail preferred
• Strong drive for results; goal oriented
• Excellent communication skills: the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to use POS system and its inventory management functions
• RTW experience preferred
• Foreign language skills are a plus
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to lift boxes / weight up to 10lbs
• Minimum High School Diploma
• Organizational and strong digital literacy required
• Must have flexible availability, some nights, weekends, and holidays

Additional information

At our Maison, we offer a generous benefits package including medical insurance, bonus structure, paid time off, holiday pay, 401k, automatic employee contribution, and more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, and to perform key job functions.

The FendiMaison was established by Adele and Edoardo Fendi in Rome in 1925. The opening of the first Fendiboutique – a handbag shop and fur workshop followed. Soon winning international acclaim, Fendi emerged as a brand renowned for its elegance, craftsmanship, innovation and style.
Called by the legendary five Fendi sisters, the collaboration with the late Karl Lagerfeld began back in 1965 and lasted 54 years. In 1992, Silvia Venturini Fendi seconded him in the Artistic Direction; in 1994, she is given the direction of Accessories and later of Menswear.
In 2000, the LVMH group acquires Fendi becoming in 2001 its majority shareholder. Appointed in 2020, Kim Jones held the role of Artistic Director of Couture and Womenswear until 2024. Since 2020, Delfina Delettrez Fendi, fourth generation of the Fendi family, is Artistic Director of Jewellery. Today Fendi is synonymous with quality, tradition, experimentation and creativity.