Sales Associate, Houston

Richemont Iberia SL; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Cleef & Arpels in Houston seeks an experienced luxury sales professional to develop long-lasting client relationships and drive high jewelry sales. You will operate in a fast-paced boutique environment, delivering impeccable service and curating client experiences.

The role emphasizes strong communication, active participation in community events, and skilled use of clienteling tools to grow a loyal client network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or jewelry certification with 7+ years of experience.
• Strong communication in person and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales goals by delivering exceptional service to clients.
• Attend community events and in-boutique events to generate new business and invite clients.
• Oversee CRM initiatives including client data capture and reporting.
• Assist in display setup and maintain boutique aesthetics.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Client relationship building

High Jewelry sales

Event participation

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or jewelry certification

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Are you a good match?

Ideal candidate for this role will possess a strong ability to develop long lasting client relationships in a fast paced luxury environment. A natural curiosity for people and an inherent need to provide excellent service is required. A bachelors degree or jewelry certification with 7 years of experience is preferred. Your ability to effectively communicate in person and in writing will contribute to your success in this role.

What are we expecting from you?

Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will be responsible for achieving sales goals and balancing daily business and High Jewelry sales, while developing a network of loyal clients.

In this role, you will

• Be responsible for achieving sales goals by providing exceptional service
• Attend social functions within the community to generate new business, invite current and prospective clients to in-boutique events, and reach out through curated clienteling tools
• Oversee CRM initiatives including client data capture and accuracy, communication on novelties and events, gifting campaigns, and clientele reporting
• Assist in display setup each morning, display breakdown in the evening, and maintain the aesthetic quality of the Boutique
• Ability to travel as required

More than a role…we recruit for a career!

By joining Van Cleef and Arpels, you will be part of a Maison where employee career development is at the heart of our ambition. Upon your arrival, you will be immersed in our enchanting world with trainings on our history, know-how as well as trainings about our creations.

Applicants must have valid work authorization for employment in the USA.

Salary will be negotiated based on skills and prior work experience.

Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.