Sales Professional

Comme des Garcons; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Comme des Garcons in New York, DSM, is seeking an Entry-level Sales Professional to deliver exceptional service and drive sales in a luxury retail environment.

You will engage clients, present products, and collaborate with the store team to meet individual and store targets while maintaining brand standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of luxury retail sales experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales and build long-term, high-value client relationships.
• Demonstrate expert styling and brand knowledge.
• Achieve personal sales and clientele goals while improving store conversion.
• Contribute to daily store operations including deliveries, opening/closing, stock replenishment.
• Maintain a customer book of key clients and VIPs.
• Support FOH & BOH standards as required.

Skills

Customer service

Brand knowledge

Sales targets

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Product presentation

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: DSM NY - New York, NY 10016Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 HourlyJob Shift: Any

The Sales Professional is a highly engaged seller who is equipped to take care of Dover Street New York's clientele. This person's number one priority is to maximize sales and build long-term, high value relationships. The Sales Professional is a fashion authority and skilled seller and serves as a key store resource for our clients. Our Sales Professionals provide the highest level of service to clients, assisting them throughout the store with all personal needs. In partnership with the Store Manager, the Sales Professional builds community and personal relationships that drive good will and volume.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a customer-centric mentality while maximizing sales and building long-term, high value relationships


• Demonstrates expert styling and brand knowledge


• Achieve personal sales, clientele goals as well as contribute to increasing the store’s overall conversion on a daily basis.


• Strategize own business to increase individual productivity through styling and successful outreach


• Maintaining a Customer Book of key clients and VIP’s


• Participate in operational responsibilities including deliveries, opening and closing procedures, replenishment and store FOH & BOH standards.

Key Skills

• A highly motivated and competent individual able to converse at all levels both internally and externally with staff and clientele.


• A self-starter able to set the standard by their own professionalism and attitude.


• Structured and organized but nonetheless be approachable and have a flexible outlook.


• Willingness to work hard and always have the intention to drive the business forward.


• Being able to work on several tasks at a time.


• Be capable to work to deadlines / ability to prioritize / optimal time management.

Key Requirements

• Retail sales and expertise within a luxury business for at least 1-2 years


• Specific understanding of the Comme des Garcons, aesthetic, consumer and sub-brands. Previous experience in selling CDG brands beneficial


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and store/company needs which may include day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays. Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality is required.