A minimum of 3 years of relevant retail sales experience is required.
Relevant experience demonstrating strong sales experience and proficiency in the retail or fragrance industry is required.
Experience working in a retail environment and building relationships is required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
Attention to detail, event planning, and organizational skills to support business needs are required.
Technical computer skills, keyboarding, and knowledge of reporting tools and systems are required.
Adaptability to changing priorities and the ability and willingness to multitask are required.
Physical ability to move around the store, including kneeling, stooping, carrying, bending, and twisting, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds are required.
Responsibilities
Champion the customer experience by maintaining exceptional standards while supporting out-of-home-base sales.
Drive the retail sales plan at the store level and support the overall function of the Creed Sales Team, including helping achieve the sales plan in all designated market stores.
Achieve personal sales goals to promote Creed and intersell, including manager-set presale and launch goals.
Support and execute action plans based on the market calendar to maximize sales, including executing presale launches and store events in partnership with management.
Engage with customers to build and promote brand awareness.
Support monthly morning meetings, department-wide meetings, store-wide meetings, and out-of-home-base meetings in conjunction with management, and work collaboratively.
Partner closely with the manager and team to drive all aspects of the business.
Be accountable for event preselling, goals, and setup.
Open and close the boutique when the position is based in a boutique location.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in fragrance, beauty, or luxury goods is preferred.
POSITION: Fragrance Specialist REPORTS TO: Business Manager STORE LOCATION: Saks 5th Avenue New York, NY FLSA: Non-Exempt
OVERVIEW – The Product Specialist is responsible for executing the Customer Experience and sales strategy on behalf of International Cosmetics and Perfumes. This position plays a key role in delivering a captivating, branded customer experience and championing sales goals. This individual will also promote and maintain the intrinsic company culture that fosters the firm’s core values of: Transparency, Recognition, Accountability, and Communication.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.
Why Work With Us? We care about our team members, and we offer a competitive rate $26.00 - $32.00, benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, employee discounts and much more!
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Champion and driving the Customer Experience by holding exceptional standards while supporting out of home base sales.
Drive retail sales plan at the store level by exhibiting accountability for overall function of the Creed Sales Team including support to achieve sales plan in all designated stores in market.
Responsible for productivity by achieving personal sales goals to promote Creed and intersell including pre-sale and launch goals set by manager.
Support and execute action plans based on market calendar to maximize sales, including executing presell launches and events in stores while partnering with management.
Responsive for engaging with customers to build and promote brand awareness.
Supporting monthly morning meetings; Department Wide Meetings, Store Wide Meetings, and Out of Home-base Meetings in conjunction with management and work collaboratively.
Partner closely with manager and team to drive all aspects of the business.
Accountable for event presell, goals and set up.
Required to open and close if position is based in a boutique location.
CORE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 3 years of relevant and strong retail sales experience; fragrance, beauty or luxury goods preferred
Relevant experience demonstrating strong sales experience and proficiency in the retail/fragrance industry
Experienced and comfortable with working within a retail environment and building relationships
Excellent verbal & written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
Possesses strong attention to detail, event planning and organizational skills to support business needs
Possesses good technical computer skills, keyboarding and is knowledgeable of various reporting tools and systems
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities with the ability and willingness to multi-task
Physical ability to move in store including kneeling, stooping, carrying, bending, twisting etc.; ability to lift to 25lbs.