Design Shop Advisor

Serena & Lily; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Design Advisors for their Westport location. In this role, you will create an exceptional client experience, providing design support and product recommendations. The ideal candidate thrives in a customer-focused environment and possesses a strong sense of style. This full-time position offers a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) plan. If you're eager to cultivate relationships and make a difference in home design, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 1 year of retail or relevant sales experience in interiors/home furnishings.
• Ability to provide design advice and product recommendations.
• Strong sense of personal style and customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and welcoming client experience.
• Drive customer retention and loyalty through follow-up.
• Assist in merchandising and ensure store presentation.

Skills

Retail Sales Experience

Excellent Communication Skills

Customer Service

Product Knowledge

Teamwork

MacBook Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS System

Zoom

Job description

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Base pay range

$23.00/hr - $28.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from Serena & Lily

Serena & Lily, lifestyle and home furnishings brand, is seeking Associates/Design Advisors 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 fulltime hours which may include weekends and some summer holidays. Our fulltime roles offer a generous benefits package, and additional perks.

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 as well as weekends and holidays

COMPENSATION:

• Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance should they choose to participate in Serena & Lily’s benefits. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan. During the first year of employment, full-time employees accrue fourteen days of PTO and seven paid holidays throughout the year.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Customer Service and Sales

• Industries

  Retail

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

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