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Polène Paris

Direct-to-consumer luxury leather handbags

Sales Associate

Retail SalesPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeVienna, AustriaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of experience engaging with high-end, international clientele in a similar role; luxury and/or leather goods experience is preferred.
  • Strong sensitivity to the products, craftsmanship, and leather artistry, with the ability to share this knowledge with customers.
  • Ability to integrate into a team and demonstrate a collaborative and supportive approach.
  • Ability to initiate meaningful interactions with discerning clientele and maintain a friendly demeanor.
  • Strong service orientation, rigor, proactivity, and attention to detail.
  • Autonomy, adaptability, and resilience to manage high boutique traffic effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome visitors and help create an experience that encourages them to return.
  • Advise and assist customers throughout the purchase journey, from greeting through departure.
  • Provide personalized customer experiences by addressing customer needs and representing the brand image.
  • Promote additional sales and explain services available during and after purchases.
  • Open and close registers and process transactions.
  • Develop customer relationship management follow-up and participate in daily boutique reporting.
  • Maintain the boutique, including merchandising and sales-area upkeep, and support stock organization and inventory tasks.
  • Prepare the boutique before opening by activating lighting, equipment, and music; checking merchandising; and restocking shopping bags.
  • Close the boutique by initiating telecollects, securing registers, sending reports, deactivating lighting and equipment, adjusting merchandising based on stock, organizing materials, and turning off music.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the luxury and/or leather goods sectors.

About the Company

Polène Paris

Direct-to-consumer luxury leather handbags

Polène Paris creates luxury leather goods, focusing on handcrafted handbags and accessories designed in Paris. The company sells its products directly to customers online and through select retail partners, aiming at a global audience of fashion-conscious buyers. Its products are made with premium materials and built to be timeless, emphasizing quality craftsmanship over trendiness. Polène sets itself apart by combining traditional handcraftsmanship with modern, understated design and a selective distribution approach, rather than relying on mass-market channels. The goal is to grow a premium brand that offers durable, elegant pieces that resonate with discerning customers through strong social media presence and influencer collaborations.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Seed
Total funding
$1.4M
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
2016

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