Sales Associate - Part Time

Vivienne Westwood; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission/Bonus

Uniform allowance

Staff discounts

Training

Health & Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Annual leave

Pension Scheme

Career development

Environmental commitment

Job summary

Vivienne Westwood in Los Angeles is seeking a Part-Time Sales Associate to join our boutique for 4 days a week, delivering a high-touch client experience and driving sales. You will nurture client relationships, operate within our CRM, and represent the brand with authenticity.

The role requires 3+ years in luxury fashion retail, strong communication, and a proactive, adaptable approach. Weekend availability and a passion for fashion are essential to succeed in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in luxury fashion retail
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and KPIs
• Strong clientele skills with an existing client portfolio preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of fashion trends, products, and styling
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
• Flexible availability, including weekends and peak trading periods
• Fluency in Mandarin, Cantonese, or Japanese is preferred but not mandatory

Responsibilities

• Deliver an exceptional client experience aligned with the Vivienne Westwood brand
• Achieve individual and store sales targets, contributing to overall business performance
• Identify client needs and provide expert guidance on products, styling, and collections
• Support clients throughout the full customer journey, from initial engagement to after-sales service
• Build and maintain a strong client book, driving repeat business and loyalty
• Proactively engage in client outreach, including appointments, follow-ups, and events
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client information within CRM systems
• Develop in-depth knowledge of collections, materials, and brand heritage
• Represent the brand with professionalism, passion, and authenticity at all times
• Support daily store operations, including POS transactions, stock management, and visual merchandising
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and loss prevention standards
• Maintain high standards of store presentation and housekeeping
• Work collaboratively with the team to support store goals
• Contribute to a positive and professional working environment
• Support additional business needs as required

Skills

Client experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Clienteling

Luxury market knowledge

CRM proficiency

Proactive & adaptable

Tools

CRM systems

POS software

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Part-Time Sales Associate to join our Vivienne Westwood boutique in Los Angeles for 4 days a week. This role is focused on delivering a high-touch, luxury client experience, driving sales performance, and building long-term client relationships. The ideal candidate is a confident seller with a strong understanding of the luxury fashion market and an existing client portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

(Please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be required to perform additional duties to fulfil the requirements of the role)

Client Experience & Sales

• Deliver an exceptional client experience aligned with the Vivienne Westwood brand
• Achieve individual and store sales targets, contributing to overall business performance
• Identify client needs and provide expert guidance on products, styling, and collections
• Support clients throughout the full customer journey, from initial engagement to after-sales service

Clientele & Relationship Building

• Build and maintain a strong client book, driving repeat business and loyalty
• Proactively engage in client outreach, including appointments, follow-ups, and events
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client information within CRM systems

Product Knowledge & Brand Representation

• Develop in-depth knowledge of collections, materials, and brand heritage
• Represent the brand with professionalism, passion, and authenticity at all times

Store Operations

• Support daily store operations, including POS transactions, stock management, and visual merchandising
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and loss prevention standards
• Maintain high standards of store presentation and housekeeping

Team Contribution

• Work collaboratively with the team to support store goals
• Contribute to a positive and professional working environment
• Support additional business needs as required

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Previous experience in a retail environment, ideally within a premium or luxury setting
• Experience supporting, motivating, or working collaboratively within a team
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to deliver an excellent customer experience
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with a focus on driving results

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in luxury fashion retail
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and KPIs
• Strong clientele skills with an existing client portfolio preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of fashion trends, products, and styling
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
• Flexible availability, including weekends and peak trading periods
• Fluency in Mandarin, Cantonese, or Japanese is preferred but not mandatory

Benefits

• Commission/Bonus
• Uniform allowance
• Staff discounts
• Training
• Health & Wellbeing support (includes Private Medical Health Insurance, EAP, Gym Discounts, Access to Financial Planning Service, etc.)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Opportunity to develop new skills and progress in your career
• Opportunity to work for a company that cares and believes in its people and the environment

Vivienne Westwood is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local government laws. For our privacy statement please visit this link