CREED Full-Time Fragrance Specialist, Saks Fifth Ave NYC, New York

Reports to: Business Manager
Store location: Saks Fifth Avenue Flagship, NY

About the role

The Fragrance Specialist is responsible for executing the Customer Experience and sales strategy on behalf of International Cosmetics and Perfumes Inc. This position plays a key role in delivering a captivating, branded customer experience and championing sales goals. The role promotes and maintains the company culture that fosters core values of Transparency, Recognition, Accountability, and Communication.

Responsibilities

• Champion and drive the Customer Experience by maintaining exceptional standards while supporting out-of-home base sales.
• Drive the retail sales plan at the store level, exhibiting accountability for the overall function of the Creed Sales Team, including support to achieve sales targets in all designated stores.
• Achieve personal sales goals to promote Creed and intersell, including pre-sale and launch goals set by management.
• Support and execute action plans based on the market calendar to maximize sales, including presell launches and events in stores while partnering 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.
• Partner closely with the manager and team to drive all aspects of the business.
• Accountable for event presell, goals, and setup.
• Open and close the boutique location if required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant and strong retail sales experience; fragrance, beauty, or luxury goods preferred.
• Demonstrated strong sales experience and proficiency in the retail/fragrance industry.
• Experience working within a retail environment and building relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail, event planning, and organizational skills to support business needs.
• Good technical computer skills, including keyboarding and knowledge of various reporting tools and systems.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities with the ability and willingness to multitask.
• Physical ability to move in-store, including kneeling, stooping, carrying, bending, and twisting; ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Pay

$24 – $31 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts