Sales Associate - Vuarnet (NYC)

Thélios; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales commissions

Job summary

Thélios, designer eyewear house, seeks a Sales Associate for the Vuarnet boutique in SoHo, NYC to deliver a premium customer experience and drive sales. This role emphasizes product knowledge, personalized service, and active selling within a luxury retail setting.

The candidate should have 1–3 years of retail or customer-facing experience, strong communication skills, and be flexible to weekend and peak periods. The position is part-time with a pay rate of $20–$26 per hour plus commissions.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of retail or customer-facing experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a personalized and elevated client experience in-store.
• Build strong customer relationships through attentive service and product recommendations.
• Educate clients on Vuarnet products, including key features and performance benefits.
• Answer customer inquiries in-store and by phone in a professional and timely manner.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Born from the will of LVMH Group, world leader in luxury, to establish itself in the eyewear sector, Thélios designs, produces and distributes sunglasses and optical frames for some of its most prestigious Maisons: Dior, Fendi, Celine, Givenchy, Loewe, Stella McCartney, Kenzo, Berluti, Bulgari, Tag Heuer and Fred! In addition, Thélios owns two proprietary brands, Barton Perreira and Vuarnet.

SALES ASSOCIATE

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Sales Associate for the Vuarnet boutique in SoHo, NYC. This role focuses on delivering a high-level client experience through strong product knowledge, personalized service, and active selling. The Sales Associate introduces customers to Vuarnet eyewear and skiwear collections, highlighting performance, design, and technical innovation while supporting overall store sales and service standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver a personalized and elevated client experience in-store
• Build strong customer relationships through attentive service and product recommendations
• Educate clients on Vuarnet products, including key features and performance benefits
• Answer customer inquiries in-store and by phone in a professional and timely manner

Product Knowledge & Store Support

• Maintain strong knowledge of Vuarnet eyewear and skiwear collections
• Support visual merchandising and maintain an organized, premium store environment
• Use product understanding to support confident selling and client education
• Contribute to achieving daily and monthly sales goals and KPI targets
• Support the boutique team in delivering a consistent and elevated client experience
• Assist with general store operations and uphold a positive team culture
• Perform other duties as assigned

Profile

1–3 years of retail or customer-facing experience preferred Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment
• Basic understanding of POS systems and store operations
• Flexible availability, including weekends and peak periods
• Team-oriented, reliable, and customer-focused Interest in premium retail, eyewear, or lifestyle brands

Additional Information

Please note that this is a part-time position and the hiring range for this role ranges from $20-26/hour plus sales commissions. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.

Thank you in advance for your interest in this opening. Thélios is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under applicable federal, state or local laws. At this time, only qualified candidates will be contacted. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.