About the Job:
Fashion app is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Retail Store Associate/Junior Stylist to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist in managing daily operations, handle inventory tracking, participate in visual merchandising execution, and deliver exceptional personal shopping experiences. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential to support the store’s functionality and enhance our clients shopping experience.
About the Role:
As a Retail Store Associate/Junior Stylist, you will report to and assist the Head of Personal Shopping and In-Store Manager. This position plays a vital role in supporting Vêtir’s growth and success by contributing to visual merchandising, personal shopping, and inventory management. The ideal candidate will act as a brand ambassador, continuously striving to enhance the client experience.
Responsibilities:
Personal Styling and Sales
- Support Consignment and Appointments: Assist in generating and managing consignment and appointment-based business.
- Closet Organization: Help provide personalized closet organization services for top clients.
- In-Store Personal Shopper: Perform as a dedicated personal shopper within the store.
- Sales Support: Contribute to achieving sales targets.
- Business Growth: Support efforts to grow the business year over year.
Visual Merchandising
- Floor Set Execution: Assist in the execution of floor sets according to the Visual Standards Manual.
- Visual Standards Maintenance: Ensure daily maintenance of visual merchandising standards.
Store Operations
- Open and Close Store: Assist in opening and closing the store, following all procedures for security and readiness.
- Team Support: Assist in managing team schedules to ensure optimal staffing levels during peak and off-peak hours.
- Inventory Management: Collaborate with operations to manage inventory levels and supplies.
- Selling Floor Standards: Help maintain operational and visual standards on the selling floor throughout the day and at closing.
- Loss Prevention: Follow loss prevention guidelines and help deter shoplifting through excellent customer service.
- POS Procedures: Assist in following all POS system procedures for reconciling sales.
Event Support
- Event Planning and Execution: Assist in planning and executing in-store events.
Competencies:
- Customer Service and Styling Passion: Demonstrates a strong passion for customer service, styling, and product knowledge.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to support personal business while effectively working within a team environment.
- Solution-Oriented: Proactive in identifying issues and finding creative solutions.
- Proactive Problem Solving: Takes initiative to address and resolve problems as they arise.
- Prioritization and Multitasking: Skilled in prioritizing tasks and managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
- Clienteling Consistency: Maintain consistent clienteling and follow-up practices to ensure high client retention.
- Sales Conversion: Proven ability to convert interactions into sales and deliver an outstanding customer experience.
- Operational Efficiency: Basic understanding of store operations and inventory management.
Compensation: This is a contract job with the option to evolve into a full-time opportunity. Competitive hourly wage plus commissions.
Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of retail experience.
- 1-2 years of personal styling or personal shopping experience.
- Strong customer service, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Demonstrated ability to be an effective salesperson.
Join Us: If you are passionate about styling, customer service, and supporting business growth, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10001 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY 10001: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person