Sales Associate

Arlettie; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Arlettie seeks a multi-skilled Sales Associate for showroom events in New York. You will ensure a smooth client experience, assist with styling, manage inventory, and support sales across RTW, jewelry, leather goods, and more in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers 10–40 hours weekly with flexibility and a potential transition to full-time after 3–6 months. Hourly range is $22–$28, with compensation based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Prior retail experience in ready-to-wear, jewelry, or leather goods.
• Energetic, reliable, and customer-focused with strong service orientation.
• Able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced setting as part of a team.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event setup and inventory according to floor plans.
• Provide personalized styling and service across product categories.
• Operate checkout and process transactions to ensure a smooth experience.
• Repack and recondition collections after events per brand guidelines.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Flexible schedule

Cash handling

Job description

About us

Avant-garde and unique, Arlettie has been captivating audiences with its "event" sales for over 20 years. By creating exceptional experiences, Arlettie has established itself as a European leader in organizing unique private sales both in showrooms and online. Our spaces in Paris, London, Milan, and now New York, host the biggest names in luxury. Every week, Arlettie showrooms transform to showcase prestigious fashion, jewelry, leather goods, and accessories houses.

With the launch of an e-shop, Arlettie has expanded its showroom network, bringing the joys of modern shopping to a wider audience. With a customer base of over 300,000 members, Arlettie curates an exclusive sales calendar, offering a unique shopping experience to our community.

Job description

As part of our showroom events in New York, you will join Arlettie as a multi-skilled Sales Associate. You will play a key role in ensuring a smooth client experience and successful event execution, contributing across multiple phases :

Event Setup Phase

Before each event, you will contribute to receiving deliveries, checking inventory, and setting up products according to a floor plan specific to each sale, ensuring compliance with the brand's merchandising guidelines.

Event Production Phase

During the event, you will be trained and assigned to different areas and tasks, such as:

• Greet clients upon arrival: check invitations and manage coat check.
• Provide personalized service and styling assistance across all product categories (RTW, Knitwear, Shoes, Jewelry, Leather Goods…).
• Maintain product displays and ensure restocking throughout the event to support sales and client satisfaction.
• Operate the cash register and process transactions, delivering an exceptional customer experience at checkout.

Repackaging Phase

At the close of each event, you will assist with reconditioning collections according to precise brand guidelines and their requirements.

Our showroom events in New York will take place at our dedicated space located in the Flatiron District in New York.

This is a part-time, event-based position with flexible hours depending on showroom activity.

Weekly hours range from 10 to 40 hours, Monday through Sunday.

Scheduling may vary from week to week based on business needs and your availability.

A transition to full-time employment may be considered after 3-6 months, based on performance, motivation, and staffing needs.

Expected Hourly Range: $22-$28/hour.

Salary will be determined based on relevant skills and experience.

Profile required

You ideally have prior retail experience in ready-to-wear, jewelry, or leather goods, preferably in a high-volume environment.

Energetic, reliable, and customer-focused, you have excellent interpersonal skills and a strong sense of service.

You are adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

You thrive in a team environment and bring a collaborative, positive spirit.