NYC Showroom Associate & Events Assistant

YEMA Watches; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 3%

Paid time off

Commuter benefit

Paid holidays

Job summary

YEMA Watches in New York’s SoHo showroom is seeking a hands-on Showroom Operator and Events Assistant to support the Showroom Manager and run the space day‑to‑day. You’ll welcome clients, present collections, assist sales, handle admin and after‑sales follow-up, manage inventory, shipments, and help organize events across the U.S.

This is a hybrid role with Tuesday–Saturday schedule. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in luxury retail or hospitality, a client‑focused mindset, flexibility for

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in luxury retail, hospitality or showroom
• Passionate with clients, sales and fast-paced environments
• Self-starter with flexible schedule (events, weekends)

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients and deliver a premium, personal experience
• Present collections and support sales
• Handle admin + after‑sales follow‑up (clients, repairs, logistics)
• Manage inventory, shipments, and showroom upkeep
• Frequent travel across the U.S. for watch fairs, events, and brand activations
• Help organize in‑store events and client moments

Skills

Client experience

Sales

Retail

Job description

YEMA is a premium French watch brand founded in 1948, known for blending heritage, precision, and bold design. We’re opening our NYC showroom in SoHo to grow our presence in the U.S.

The Role

We’re looking for a hands‑on, and client‑focused profile to support our Showroom Manager running the space day‑to‑day as well as participating to watch fairs and events.

This is a hybrid role: part showroom operator, part events assistant. You’ll be close to everything, from client experience to operations to events across the U.S.

You’ll be the right hand to the Showroom Manager, working closely and reporting directly.

What You’ll Do

• Welcome clients and deliver a premium, personal experience
• Present collections and support sales
• Handle admin + after‑sales follow‑up (clients, repairs, logistics)
• Manage inventory, shipments, and showroom upkeep
• Frequent travel across the U.S. for watch fairs, events, and brand activations
• Help organize in‑store events and client moments

Profile

• 1–3 years experience (luxury retail, hospitality or showroom)
• Passionate with clients, sales, and fast‑paced environments
• Self‑starter and flexible schedule (events, weekends)
• Interest in watches / design is a strong plus
• French‑American / bicultural profile preferred

Languages

• English is required.
• French language proficiency and familiarity with French luxury or watchmaking heritage are a strong plus.
• Base salary:$45,000- $50,000 /year, plus performance-based sales commission on NYC showroom and fairs & events sales
• Schedule:Full‑time, Tuesday–Saturday
• 401(k):Employer match up to 3% of annual salary
• Paid time off:10 days paid vacation + 5 days paid sick leave per year, plus paid public holidays per the showroom's operating calendar
• Commuter benefit:Transportation allowance up to $150/month