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Centric Brands

Designs and markets licensed apparel brands

Key Holder/Lead Client Advisor

Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of successful experience in luxury, fine jewelry, designer, or premium contemporary retail.
  • Demonstrated success exceeding personal sales goals while influencing team performance.
  • Proven clienteling experience and the ability to develop and maintain a loyal client portfolio.
  • Previous leadership experience as a Key Holder, Lead Client Advisor, Senior Stylist, or similar role.
  • Passion for luxury retail, fashion, jewelry, and delivering exceptional client experiences.
  • Strong leadership presence and the ability to coach, motivate, and inspire others.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining composure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with point-of-sale systems, retail technology, and Microsoft Office.
  • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak business periods.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver personalized, relationship-driven client experiences and provide luxury service.
  • Build client relationships through styling, product knowledge, luxury hospitality, proactive outreach, appointment selling, and personalized follow-up.
  • Recommend curated product selections based on clients' lifestyles and resolve client concerns professionally.
  • Uphold the brand's luxury service standards and boutique experience.
  • Achieve and exceed individual sales goals while contributing to overall boutique performance.
  • Motivate the sales team to achieve sales objectives and use business reporting and key performance indicators to identify opportunities and improve productivity.
  • Support client events, product launches, and community engagement initiatives that drive customer acquisition and retention.
  • Use customer relationship management and clienteling tools to develop a loyal client portfolio.
  • Act as Manager on Duty when required, leading daily store operations and decision-making.
  • Coach and motivate associates through real-time feedback, recognition, and role modeling luxury selling behaviors.
  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture.
  • Support onboarding and training for new team members on brand values, service expectations, operational standards, and selling culture.
  • Identify development opportunities and partner with store leadership to strengthen the internal talent pipeline.
  • Execute opening and closing procedures and maintain accuracy, security, and compliance with company standards.
  • Maintain operational execution across point-of-sale, inventory management, replenishment, fulfillment, transfers, repairs, and cash handling.
  • Partner with leadership on visual merchandising and boutique presentation.
  • Maintain organized stockroom operations and comply with loss prevention policies, inventory controls, and operational procedures.
  • Represent the brand professionally and authentically; learn its collections, craftsmanship, materials, seasonal launches, and styling; and communicate the brand story to clients.
  • Stay informed on luxury fashion, jewelry, competitive trends, and evolving client expectations, and maintain personal presentation consistent with the brand aesthetic.
  • Partner with store leadership on business priorities and operational initiatives; communicate sales opportunities, client feedback, inventory needs, and operational priorities; and complete required reporting and business communications.
  • Build collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners to support boutique success.

Desired Qualifications

  • Customer relationship management experience is preferred.

About the Company

Centric Brands

Designs and markets licensed apparel brands

Centric Brands coordinates design, development, sourcing, marketing, and distribution for a broad lineup of apparel, accessories, beauty, and entertainment products. It operates end-to-end from product creation to retail and digital commerce, offering licensed and owned brands across kids, men’s, and women’s categories through mass retailers, specialty stores, department stores, and online. The company differentiates itself with a large catalog of licensed names (e.g., Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Kate Spade, Disney, Marvel) plus owned labels and joint ventures, supported by global sourcing and brand-building expertise. Its goal is to help partners grow by delivering comprehensive brand-building and distribution capabilities while ensuring high-quality products and positive social impact in communities where it works.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2018

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