Design Advisor

Serena & Lily; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Serena & Lily in Westport, CT is seeking a part-time Associate/Design Advisor to deliver a best-in-class client experience through sales and service. You will act as brand steward, cultivating relationships with clients through exceptional design support and in-store assistance.

Ideal candidates are available for part-time hours, including weekends and some summer holidays, and thrive in a design-driven, customer-focused environment with strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1 year of retail or relevant sales experience in interiors/home furnishings.
• Excellent communication and willingness to engage with clients.
• Ability to sell using product knowledge and design inspiration.
• Comfort using a MacBook for web navigation, email, and Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, on-brand client experience in-store and virtually.
• Provide design advice and product recommendations to support sales goals.
• Engage with clients, designers, vendors, and coworkers with courtesy.
• Assist in receiving shipments, merchandising, and maintaining a stocked selling floor.
• Support trade program members and drive customer loyalty.

Skills

Retail sales

Customer service

Brand stewardship

Communication skills

Teamwork

Design sense

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MacBook basics

POS system

Zoom

Job description

Serena & Lily, lifestyle and home furnishings brand, is seeking a part-time Associate/Design Advisor for our Westport, CT storefront. Design Shop Advisors are responsible for creating a best-in-class client experience through a superior commitment to sales and service. This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a customer focused and design driven environment. The ideal candidate will act as a brand steward, and enjoy cultivating relationships with clients through exceptional service and design support.

Ideally, we are looking for candidates who are available to work part-time hours which may include weekends and some summer holidays.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Embody and operate by the Serena & Lily Brand Ethos (Innovation, Style, Integrity, Optimism, Expressiveness, Confidence, Courtesy & Appreciation)
• Acts as brand steward in all interactions with Clients, Designers, Vendors and Co- workers
• Create a warm, welcoming, inspiring on brand client experience
• Provide relevant design advice, product knowledge and product recommendations both in store and through virtual design appointments to ultimately contribute to brand sales goals
• Resolve client needs quickly through swift communication and partnership from leadership
• Drive customer retention and loyalty through order and quote follow up
• Assist in receipt of shipments, transfers, as well as merchandising; ensure selling floor is adequately presented and stocked to brand standard
• Proactively clientele using S&L leads to provide an enhanced customer experience for all customers including members of our Trade Program
• Other tasks assigned by Leadership

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 year of retail or relevant sales experience in interiors/home furnishings, relevant retail brand or client service industry
• Excellent communication skills, willingness to engage with clients
• Proven ability to deliver excellent on brand client service standard and ability to demonstrate best practices
• Proven ability to sell, utilizing product knowledge, brand inspiration and design/décor
• Ability to use a MacBook for web navigation, email and Zoom, 2 and 3-D rendering experience a plus
• A passion for the home design and ensuring an outstanding customer experience
• Willingness to ask questions and seek solutions; a self starter
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong sense of personal style

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Ability to process information and merchandise through computer system and POS system.
• Ability to freely access all areas of the store including selling floor, stock area, and register area.
• Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the store.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to move or handle merchandise throughout the store generally weighing 0-50 pounds.
• Ability to work varied hours/days to as well as weekends and holidays

COMPENSATION:

• This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated pay range for this role. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: experience, education, and skills. Additionally, this role is eligible for a quarterly team based incentive.