Sales Associate Oakbrook

Breitling; Illinois; On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan (401k)

Education Assistance

Employee Discount

Job summary

A luxury watch company is seeking a Sales Associate to elevate customer experiences and act as a brand ambassador. Responsibilities include providing exceptional service, achieving sales goals, and developing strong product knowledge. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in luxury retail and strong client service skills, along with proficiency in computer usage. The role offers an hourly wage of $21-23+, along with bonuses based on performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of luxury retail experience, especially in high-end watch sales.
• Proven client service success in a luxury environment.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a brand ambassador and provide exceptional service from welcome to close.
• Meet store goals and individual KPIs.
• Develop strong product knowledge and stay informed on industry trends.
• Support company initiatives and assist with store operations.

Skills

Luxury retail experience

Client service in luxury environment

Organization and communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated and results oriented

Team player

Flexibility in schedule

Computer proficiency

Job description

We are a Squad on a mission to redefine timekeeping since 1884. Crafting watches that excel from air to land and sea, we embrace a unique blend of casual, sustainable, and inclusive luxury. Celebrating 140 years of history, with over 1900 passionate people over 20 countries, we're seeking exceptional talent to join our Squad.

Position Summary

The Breitling Sales Associate is a brand ambassador acting as a liaison between the client and the brand. Sales Associates represent Breitling and provide exceptional service from welcome to close in order to elevate the customer experience. Sales Associates are to be seen as the experts in product and service in order to exceed customer expectations and meet goals.

Main responsibilities

• Sales/Customer Service
• Strive to meet or exceed store goals and personal KPI’s.
• Initiate and leverage sales opportunities with existing and prospective customers while developing and maintaining clients.
• Maintain customer correspondence to build and enhance relationships and drive sales.
• Follow the established Breitling “Sales Techniques and Service”.
• Develop strong product knowledge as well as company history, information and news knowledge.
• Demonstrate knowledge in current industry trends and technology including familiarity of competition.
• Maintain a professional appearance and behaviors and follow the Breitling dress code standards.
• Support all company initiatives as they relate to product launches, customer service and selling.

Store Operations

• Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times.
• Assist with inventory and special projects as needed.
• Perform opening and closing store duties as needed.
• Assist in maintaining visual standards with direction from corporate and management.

Team Relations

• Maintain open, professional and ongoing communications with store management, peers and corporate.
• Partner with the team to achieve store goals.
• Serve as a positive role model and represent the brand appropriately at all times.
• Adapt to changing needs of the brand and company.
• When requested, participate in the training of new sales associates.

Your profile

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in luxury retail, including high end watch sales, required.
• Experience and proven success in client service in a luxury environment required.
• Strong organization, communication and follow-up skills are essential.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously.
• Results oriented and self-motivated individual who is able to achieve goals defined by management.
• Highly flexible and able to work as part of a team in a demanding environment.
• Flexibility to be scheduled on any day of the week, including both weekend days.
• Computer proficiency required.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA & HSA
• Group life insurance and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave and adoption support
• Wellness and Vision reimbursement
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• Hourly rate: $21-23+/hr + comission and bonus potential (varies based on experiences)
• Effectiveness and efficiency
• Innovative and experimentation-oriented minds
• Ethical and inclusive values
• Heritage and know-how

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to hold, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Breitling is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.