Full-Time

Sales Associate

Posted on 9/5/2024

Farfetch

Farfetch

1,001-5,000 employees

Online marketplace for luxury fashion items

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$18 - $20Hourly

+ Monthly Sales Commissions

Junior, Mid

New York, NY, USA

Position is onsite at Palm Angels store on Green St., New York City.

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Previous retail sales experience in fashion luxury brands (minimum 2 years experience)
  • Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills
  • Good working knowledge of computer systems
  • High fashion knowledge
Responsibilities
  • Provide the best in store client experience
  • Achieve personal and team sales goals
  • Engage with customers to maintain long-term relationships in order to promote Brand loyalty
  • Guarantee after-sales service following company standards in maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty

Farfetch operates an online marketplace that connects luxury fashion brands, boutique retailers, and consumers around the world. The platform allows users to buy and sell high-end fashion items, catering to a clientele that values quality and exclusivity. Farfetch partners with various luxury brands and boutiques, providing them with a digital space to showcase their products. The company generates revenue primarily through commissions on sales made through its platform, and it also offers additional services like digital marketing and logistics to help brands manage their online presence. A key aspect of Farfetch's business is its acquisition of companies like LUXCLUSIF, which enables it to enter the pre-owned luxury goods market. The goal of Farfetch is to create a comprehensive digital marketplace that enhances the shopping experience for luxury fashion consumers while supporting brands and retailers in reaching a global audience.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$682.9M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-10%

1 year growth

-27%

2 year growth

-35%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in sustainable fashion boosts Farfetch's eco-friendly collaborations.
  • Officina Bernardi's hyper-jewelry launch on Farfetch attracts niche luxury markets.
  • Coupang acquisition opens new market opportunities for Farfetch in luxury eCommerce.

What critics are saying

  • Luxury eCommerce downturn could impact Farfetch's revenue and growth.
  • Challenges in replicating in-store luxury experience online may affect customer satisfaction.
  • Competition from other luxury platforms could limit Farfetch's market share growth.

What makes Farfetch unique

  • Farfetch connects luxury brands and consumers through a unique online marketplace.
  • The platform offers modular, API-enabled technology for seamless luxury fashion transactions.
  • Farfetch's acquisition of LUXCLUSIF taps into the growing pre-owned luxury market.

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