PT Seasonal Merchandise Operations Associate (MOA)

060 SAKS & CO LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Basic life insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Saks Fifth Avenue is seeking a Specialized Operations Associate to support daily General Office duties and Jewelry Department operations. Reporting to the Assistant General Manager, you will help manage opening procedures, cash handling, customer issues, and jewelry logistics in a fast-paced luxury retail environment.

Qualifications include strong computer skills, multitasking ability, attention to detail, and a flexible schedule to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to climb ladders, lift up to 15 lbs, and handle merchandise carts.
• Strong computer skills (Google, MS Office) and adaptability to new tech.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, team environment with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates dependability and attention to detail in daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee General Office operations and Jewelry Department workflows.
• Open store: manage safe, controllers, registers and reporting.
• Process cash/ deposits, reconcile charges and count cash/ petty cash.
• Handle customer issues and vendor interactions; manage shipments and pricing changes.
• Record and track jewelry entries, transfers, and returns per standards.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Flexible schedule

Team player

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Saks Fifth Avenue is a leading destination for luxury fashion, blending bold curation with a visionary, modern point of view. Since its inception in 1924, the company has delivered one-of-a-kind shopping experiences, featuring an expertly curated assortment of fashion and highly personalized customer service. Through an integrated retail model, we deliver a seamless customer journey across our portfolio of stores in leading luxury markets, complemented by a strong digital presence and remote selling offerings. Saks Fifth Avenue is part of Exemplar Luxury Group, the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences.

Job Description:

YOU WILL BE:

Under the leadership of the Assistant General Manager, Operations, the Specialized Operations Associate is responsible for the daily operations of the General Office and operational functions of the Jewelry Department.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• General Office
• Opening the store: safe, controller, registers and distributing reports
• Maintaining daily functions, including but not limited to; morning cash entry, processing bank deposits, reconciling chargebacks, and counting register and petty cash
• Resolving customer issues, both internal and external, i.e. researching/payment of bills, tracking/processing customer packages
• Jewelry Operations
• Follows Jewelry Standards and Shipping Guidelines
• Receive, verify, and properly book all jewelry in accordance with Company standards
• Effectively processes re-tickets, RTV's, Transfers, ASN Shipments and price changes
• Retrieve and process all merchandise to be returned/transferred to the vendor in accordance with Company standards
• Ensure case counts are completed, all merchandise is entered into the case count system after receipt, and all discrepancies are reconciled
• Maintain a repair log, track all repairs sent to the vendor or local shop, and submit repair invoices
• Receive and verify all merchandise for trunk shows, assist in show set-up/take down and recap results
• Prepare and submit all special order requests and Statements of Sale when requested
• Communicate with Corporate Merchants, Account Payable, Inventory Control and vendors as needed
• Common Internal Audit readiness and adherence to Internal Audit standards, including but not limited to monitoring vault/safe contents to remain up-to-date (audit ready)
• Assist managers and associates on the selling floor as necessary
• Process Fulfillment orders
• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• Ability to lift cartons up to 15 lbs, climb ladders, and handle racks and carts of merchandise.
• Must have strong computer skills, i.e. Google, MS Office, and adapt to changing technology
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team oriented environment that requires a high degree of multi-tasking with minimal supervision
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as per business needs & adheres to Dependability standards
• Demonstrates attention to detail and keeps personal work space organized
• Ability to apply store policies & procedures to help in decision-making
• Verbal and written communication skills; handles telephone and face to face interactions effectively and professionally
• Maintains confidentiality when handling issues
• Other store initiatives as assigned by management

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT EXEMPLAR LUXURY GROUP:

Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation

Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate

Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)

An amazing employee discount

Benefits:

We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Salary Range

$19.61 - $24.51* Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Exemplar Luxury Group is a world-renowned luxury ecommerce destination. The company's unique approach combines a focus on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of extraordinary stores that extends that seamless experience into the real world. On its website and app, Exemplar Luxury Group offers an unparalleled selection of curated merchandise across fashion for women and men, beauty, jewelry, home décor and more. In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Exemplar Luxury Group for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences and other world-class services. The company is currently in the midst of a dramatic expansion, driven by significant enhancements to its platforms and offerings, with the goal of becoming the preeminent destination for luxury internationally.

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.