Sales Associate - SoHo New York

Richemont; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sales Advisor for their new NYC boutique. This role focuses on delivering exceptional client experiences and achieving personal and boutique sales targets. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator with a background in sales or hospitality, demonstrating a keen understanding of client satisfaction and luxury service. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and inclusivity, and contribute to a thriving community that celebrates diversity. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a prestigious company that prioritizes employee wellbeing and offers comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Wellness reimbursement

Volunteer days off

Qualifications

• Strong communicator with a focus on client satisfaction and luxury experience.
• Curious, resourceful, and able to work independently on the sales process.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized client experiences and achieve sales targets.
• Act as a brand ambassador and maintain boutique standards.
• Develop personal clientele through proactive outreach.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Team player mindset

Client satisfaction understanding

Organizational skills

Creative problem-solving

Education

Background in sales or hospitality

Job description

Since Watchfinder & Co. was first founded in 2002, it has grown to become the premier resource from which to buy and sell premium pre-owned watches. With thousands of watches available from more than 50 brands, including Rolex, Omega, IWC and more, plus boutiques across the UK and a manufacturer certified service centre, Watchfinder has established itself as the top pre-owned watch specialist.

At Richemont Americas, we aspire to reflect the ever-changing world around us. We are proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities to build a continually evolving, inclusive community where the diversity of our colleagues and clients is rich and celebrated. We believe when inclusion is fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence, advancing the community that is uniquely Richemont Americas.

Role Overview

Founded nearly twenty years ago in the UK, Watchfinder & Co has earned its reputation as the preowned expert in buying, servicing, selling and part-exchanging preowned luxury watches. It is also now a fast growing, global company – with our HQ in the UK, and teams and businesses in France, USA, Switzerland, and HK SAR.

A dedicated member of the brand-new NYC boutique, the Watchfinder Sales Advisor is responsible for delivering stellar client experience and for achieving his/her personal sales targets as well as those of the boutique. He/She needs to act as an ambassador of Watchfinder at all times with client satisfaction being his/her utmost goals.

Responsibilities

• Hosting clients and other stakeholders with the ability to provide personalised customer experience.
• Find ever new and creative means to exceed client’s expectations.
• Introduce clients to the different services that we offer, including the part-exchange service, maintaining a high level of experience to the clients.
• Developing personal clientele through effective use of the selling skills, proactive client outreach (CRM).
• Know WF’s history, services/products and partnerships as well as the benefits of purchasing a timepiece through Watchfinder.
• Act as a brand ambassador inside and outside the boutique.
• Maintain the boutique according to the global operating standards.
• Be part of a boutique team and support the overall organisation of the boutique with a strong team approach.
• Lead the appraisal process of timepieces that involve a part-exchange. Ensuring that all the necessary processes are followed accurately for the end user to make an assumption.

Qualifications

• Applicants with a background in sales or hospitality preferred.
• Strong team player mindset.
• Excellent communicator with ability to develop strong networks.
• Curious and resourceful. Able to work independently on the sales process.
• Result-orientated and driven.
• Accountable and reliable.
• Able to handle a large diversity of tasks in a timely manner, very organised and disciplined.
• Perfect understanding of client satisfaction and luxury experience and strong sense for etiquette and human behaviour.
• Able to approach individually to respective client.
• Open & Outgoing personality.
• Demonstrate eagerness and enthusiasm to learn and grow.
• Creative, curious and versatile with good interpersonal competences and empathetic.
• Has perfect manners and can maintain a conversation elegantly.

We Offer – United States

Employee wellbeing is a top priority at Richemont. We offer a comprehensive benefits program to support employees and their loved ones. Our core benefits include medical, dental, and vision programs. Health savings and flexible spending accounts are also available. The company offers income protection solutions including life insurance, disability benefits, and 401(k) with employer match. Understanding the importance of work-life balance, our total rewards include paid time off, a wellness reimbursement benefit, and access to the employee assistance program. Employees are encouraged to make a difference in their local communities with volunteer days off, supporting initiatives that drive change.

At Richemont, We Craft the Future!

Expected Salary Range: $25 - $29

Salary will be determined based on relevant skills and experience.

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City