Sales Advisor - Part-time

Totême; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Totême is seeking a part-time Sales Advisor to join our Madison Avenue store. You will act as a brand ambassador, delivering exceptional service, building lasting relationships, and driving business from sales to brand-building. You will report to the Store Manager.

Your profile should include experience in high-end service, excellent communication, and a proactive, organized mindset. The role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends and contribute to store operations and

Qualifications

• Experience in high-end service with lifestyle brands.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture strong client relationships to drive loyalty and an elevated shopping experience.
• Work independently and collaboratively to support daily operations and achieve sales targets.
• Engage in merchandising and styling to maintain a visually compelling store environment.
• Plan and execute daily store operations.
• Work towards company standards and goals.
• Participate in TOTEME’s social and environmental sustainability strategy.

Skills

High-end service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

About TOTEME

TOTEME is a fashion house rooted in Swedish sensibilities, modern aspirations, and the notion of style.

With an appreciation for how pieces are worn in practice, we create emblematic designs with an emphasis on materiality and shape. Archetype pieces are realized in authentic materials, rich textures and graphic silhouettes. Representing a direct and decisive way of dressing, the collections are contextualized in curated edits, visuals, and spaces.

TOTEME was founded in 2014 by Elin Kling and Karl Lindman. From the atelier in Stockholm, we create women’s and men’s collections spanning ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, accessories, and jewelry.

The Role

TOTEME is looking for a part-time Sales Advisor (up to 32 hours weekly) to join team in our Madison Avenue Store. In this role, you will act as a brand ambassador, providing excellent service and building long-term relationships with our customers and driving business in all aspects, from sales to brand building. You will report to the Store Manager.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture strong client relationships to drive loyalty, engagement, and an elevated shopping experience.
• Work both independently and collaboratively to support daily operations and achieve sales targets.
• Engage in merchandising and styling to maintain a visually compelling store environment.
• Plan and execute daily store operations.
• Work towards company standards and goals.
• Participate in and contribute to TOTEME’s social and environmental sustainability strategy.

Your Profile

• Previous experience in high-end service with a strong lifestyle brand.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

About You

• Passionate about style, communication, and storytelling.
• Driven and results-oriented, with a proactive mindset.
• Able to multitask and solve issues smoothly.
• Structured, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Agile and open-minded, with a can-do attitude.
• Social and outgoing with a strong interest in people.
• Curious and attentive, with a strong desire to understand customer needs.
• Flexible schedule, available to work evenings and weekends.

This is a part-time position based at TOTEME’s Madison Avenue Store starting as soon as possible.

The salary for this role ranges between $25-30 per hour before tax and will be set according to the applicant’s profile, skills and previous experience.

TOTEME has teams in Stockholm, London, New York, and Shanghai, as well as retail spaces across Europe, North America, and Asia.

TOTEME has an internal career development and title framework and the job title used in the recruitment ad may differ from the title used internally at TOTEME.

Candidates progress through application, screening, interviews or case assessments, followed by final pre-employment checks and a formal offer before joining our team. We anonymize names and personal details in applications during the screening stage to support fair and skills-based hiring.