Part Time Style Advisor - Boston

Varley; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Varley is seeking a passionate Style Advisor to deliver exceptional service on the shop floor, create outfits, and build lasting client relationships. You will contribute to sales goals while maintaining Varley’s brand standards in a fast-paced, omnichannel retail environment.

As a brand ambassador, you’ll help customers with styling, participate in events, and use CRM/POS tools to strengthen client engagement. Weekend, evening, and holiday shifts are expected as part of a dynamic team in Boston.

Qualifications

• Customer service oriented and able to build relationships with clients.
• Strong team player with positive, professional attitude.
• Keen eye for style, trends, and product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised service and styling advice to customers.
• Drive sales and KPIs through effective selling and clienteling.
• Maintain store presentation and adhere to brand standards.
• Collaborate with store leadership to support operations and events.
• Share customer insights to improve service and engagement.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Fashion knowledge

Adaptability

POS systems

CRM

Tools

POS systems

CRM software

Job description

About Varley Clothing

Varley is a contemporary fashion brand for the modern woman. Founded in 2015 by husband-and-wife Lara and Ben Mead, we are an international, family-run business headquartered between London, Los Angeles, and New York.

About Varley Clothing

Varley is a contemporary fashion brand for the modern woman. Founded in 2015 by husband-and-wife Lara and Ben Mead, we are an international, family-run business headquartered between London, Los Angeles, and New York.

Role Overview

The Style Advisor (SA) is a brand ambassador responsible for delivering exceptional customer experiences, building meaningful client relationships, and supporting the store’s commercial and operational objectives.

Style Advisors are responsible for delivering the Varley service ceremony in all interactions while maintaining smooth shop floor operations and meeting commercial targets. This role requires passion for fashion, strong customer service skills, and adaptability in a fast-paced, omnichannel retail environment.

Customer & Brand Experience

• Act as a brand ambassador for Varley, delivering personalised service and building trust and community with customers.
• Build strong relationships with new and existing customers to encourage loyalty and repeat business.
• Deliver the Varley service ceremony consistently, providing styling advice, creating outfits, and exceeding customer expectations.
• Support retail events, VIP appointments, and community initiatives that enhance the customer experience.
• Share insights from customer interactions to improve service delivery and customer engagement.
• Support high service standards reflected in customer feedback tools such as Survicate.

Service & Selling

• Drive sales and KPIs through effective selling and personalised customer interactions.
• Contribute to a culture of clienteling to support repeat business and customer engagement.
• Provide feedback to store leadership on opportunities to improve sales and operational performance.
• Maintain strong product knowledge, including seasonal collections and awareness of market trends.

Operations & Store Standards

• Follow all operational policies and procedures, escalating any non-compliance or risk to management.
• Maintain high standards of store presentation, organisation, and back-of-house areas in line with Varley brand guidelines.
• Support smooth and efficient daily store operations in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Work collaboratively with fellow Style Advisors, Senior Style Advisors, Store Operations and management to support operational excellence.
• Contribute to a positive and professional team environment through respectful, proactive, and supportive behaviours on the shop floor.
• Regularly check and review communications sent through Zipline to stay up to date on all updates and task completion.

Scope of Role & Decision Ownership

• Deliver exceptional, personalized customer experiences on the shop floor.
• Support commercial targets through effective selling, styling, and customer engagement.
• Provide insights from customer interactions to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintain alignment with Senior Style Advisors and store leadership on operational and sales priorities.

Key Skills & Experience / The Ideal Candidate

• Customer-focused and passionate about delivering exceptional service and styling expertise.
• Strong team player with positivity, professionalism, and enthusiasm.
• High attention to detail and professional presentation.
• Passionate about fashion and knowledgeable about current market trends.
• Agile, adaptable, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Proactive and enthusiastic about learning, development, and continuous growth.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar retail or service-led role.
• Flexible to work shifts including weekends, evenings, and public holidays.
• Comfortable using POS systems, CRM, and digital tools for clienteling.

Success Metrics

• Consistently deliver exceptional customer experiences and create meaningful relationships, reflected in customer feedback systems.
• Contribution to store sales, KPIs, and clienteling success.
• Smooth daily store operations aligned with Varley brand standards.

Positive engagement with colleagues, collaborative working, and knowledge sharing.

Our Values

We are the sum of many parts

• We promote diversity, inclusivity, and teamwork. Our successes and failures are shared as a team.
• We pursue quality in everything we do. Growth comes from continuous improvement across every aspect of our business.
• We embrace possibility and push boundaries. We encourage innovative thinking and challenge ourselves to achieve extraordinary outcomes.
• Data-driven decisions and purposeful actions. We prioritise thoughtful analysis and informed decision making.
• Our brand is timeless and valuable. We protect and enhance the long-term value of our brand.
• We never compromise our product. Our product is defined by quality, not price.
• We respect and exceed customer expectations. Our goal is to turn customers into passionate advocates.
• We Choose Partners Who Reflect Our Values. We collaborate with partners who uphold the same standards we do.
• We Grow Our Brand By Empowering Others. We support the growth of those around us and build meaningful connections.
• Responsibility is at the core of everything we do. We prioritise ethical practices and sustainability.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

22 - 22 USD per hour(Boston Store)