Retail Sales Associate
Peter Millar · Austin, TX · 1 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
Essential Functions
- Welcome every client with genuine warmth, creating an inviting and personalized shopping experience.
- Build elevated wardrobes through thoughtful styling, product storytelling, and an understanding of the client’s lifestyle and preferences.
- Cultivate strong, ongoing relationships through consistent clienteling, maintaining an active client book and reaching out for relevant moments.
- Achieve personal and store sales goals through proactive engagement and relationship-driven selling.
Brand Representation
- Serve as a brand expert with deep knowledge of product features, craftsmanship, and brand heritage.
- Represent the company’s luxury values through polished communication, professionalism, and an impeccable in-store presence.
Operations & Store Excellence
- Support daily operations, including inventory management, replenishment, visual merchandising, and maintaining a pristine shopping environment.
- Process transactions—sales, returns, special orders—with accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to company procedures.
- Participate in setting and maintaining elevated visual displays and seasonal presentations that reflect the brand’s premium aesthetic, creating a consistent and elevated in-store experience for every client.
- Maintain accuracy of inventory through cycle counts and reporting discrepancies as needed, ensure all products are properly tagged, and assist with back of house organization.
Competencies
- Proven ability to create meaningful client relationships that drive repeat business and long-term loyalty.
- Skilled in building and leveraging a personal client list; comfortable conducting outreach to nurture client connections.
- Naturally service-driven with a polished, professional presence and a genuine passion for delivering luxury-level hospitality.
- Strong fashion sensibility with the ability to provide thoughtful styling and wardrobe guidance.
- Exceptional communication skills—warm, confident, and articulate.
- Team-oriented collaborator with a positive, energetic, and engaging demeanor.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move for up to 8–10 hours; ability to lift up to 20 lbs as needed.
Desired Education And Experience
- 2+ years of experience in luxury retail, premium fashion, or a client-focused selling environment preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Fashion, or related field is a plus.
- Strong understanding of elevated customer service standards and relationship-driven sales.
- Previous POS and cash handling experience.
- Techically proficient with Microsoft Office, email, and retail technology systems; adaptable to new tools and software.