Sales Associate - Apparel & Home (Full Time) - Montecito

Jenni Kayne; Montecito (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenni Kayne is seeking a dedicated retail associate in California to maximize sales across apparel, accessories, and home while delivering a friendly, knowledgeable customer experience.

You will engage with customers to assess wardrobe and home needs, build lasting client relationships, and contribute to store operations and events. This role emphasizes styling expertise and a premium Jenni Kayne lifestyle.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in retail sales (apparel, fashion, home, furniture, or lifestyle retail preferred).
• Experience or interest in apparel styling and home interiors.
• Passion for delivering an elevated and personalized customer experience.
• Can-do attitude and commitment to excellent customer service.
• Willingness to work during peak periods, including weekends and holidays.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with POS and inventory management systems; Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing 20 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales across apparel, accessories, and home with friendly, welcoming service.
• Engage with customers to understand wardrobe and home needs and provide thoughtful recommendations.
• Develop product knowledge across collections to educate customers on materials, fit, styling, and functionality.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and keep an updated client book.
• Drive sales through clienteling, consignments, and partnerships with designers and stylists.
• Assist customers with styling and curating home products reflecting the Jenni Kayne lifestyle.
• Handle POS transactions, exchanges, refunds, gift cards, and gift wrap.
• Support store operations: maintain displays, stock transfers, replenishment, and receiving new products.
• Participate in store events and initiatives to drive engagement and sales.
• Encourage sign-ups for Jenni Kayne Rewards and social media engagement.
• Share customer and business feedback with management and contribute to daily recaps.
• Secure company assets through loss prevention practices.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management

Excel

Word

Job description

Jenni Kayne is a California-based lifestyle brand that aims to empower an elevated approach to everyday living. Whether it’s our edited style ethos or coveted interiors sensibility, we work hard to create a world that's inviting and intentional. From our stores across the country to our operations and corporate teams, we believe in the power of a workplace that’s built on diversity and inclusion—where the varied voices and viewpoints of our community pave the way.

Role and Responsibilities

• Maximize sales across apparel, accessories, and home, while providing friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable customer service
• Engage with customers to understand their individual wardrobe, styling, and home needs and provide thoughtful product recommendations
• Develop strong product knowledge across our apparel and home collections to confidently educate customers on products, materials, fit, styling, and functionality
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and keep an updated client book to support ongoing outreach and sales
• Drive sales through clienteling, consignments, and partnerships with Interior Designers and wardrobe stylists
• Assist customers with styling apparel and curating home products that reflect the Jenni Kayne lifestyle and aesthetic
• Handle all point-of-sale transactions, including sales, exchanges, refunds, gift cards, and gift wrap
• Take an active role in all store operations, including maintaining displays, assisting with stock transfers, replenishing merchandise, and receiving new products
• Participate in store events and other initiatives designed to drive customer engagement and sales
• Encourage customers to sign up for Jenni Kayne Rewards and engage with us on our social media platforms
• Communicate effectively by sharing customer and business feedback with management and contributing to daily business recaps
• Secure company assets through loss prevention practices in compliance with company policies and guidelines

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in retail sales; apparel, fashion, home, furniture, or lifestyle retail experience preferred
• Experience or a strong interest in apparel styling and home interiors
• Passion for delivering an elevated and personalized customer experience
• Can-do attitude and commitment to providing excellent customer service
• Willingness and availability to work during peak business periods, including weekends and holidays
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge and experience with POS and inventory management systems, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a team environment
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing 20 pounds or more from time to time, as required

Additional Notes

This job description is not all-inclusive. Kayne LLC dba Jenni Kayne reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Kayne LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

The hourly rate of pay for this position is $24 per hour. The hourly rate of pay is determined based on experience, education, skills, and location.