Sales Advisor - Costa Mesa
Polène Paris · Costa Mesa, CA · 3 wk ago
On-siteBusiness Development$23–$27/hrInternship
About The Role
Maison Polène is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our South Coast Plaza boutique team. This position is ideal for those with a minimum of 3 years' experience working with high-end, local, and international clientele in a luxury or leather goods retail setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Create the Polène Experience
- Proactively engage with customers to positively impact conversion rates
- Guide and assist clients throughout their entire purchasing journey
- Offer personalized and attentive experiences
- Master and communicate our services during and after each purchase
- Drive brand loyalty through strategic clienteling
- Cash Management & Operational Support
- Manage opening and closing procedures for registers
- Accurately process transactions
- Support CRM initiatives through client follow-up
- Contribute to daily boutique reporting
- Maintain the boutique’s presentation
- Boutique Opening & Closing
- Prepare the boutique before opening
- Activate lighting, equipment, and music
- Verify merchandising
- Restock bags and materials
- Complete end-of-day closing procedures
- Process telecollections
- Secure registers
- Send reports
- Deactivate lighting and equipment
- Adjust displays
- Organize materials
- Turn off music
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working with high-end, local and international clientele in a luxury or leather goods retail setting
- Deep appreciation for craftsmanship and leather goods, with a passion for sharing this expertise with clients
- Strong team player with a collaborative and positive spirit
- Personable, with excellent interpersonal skills and the initiative to cultivate meaningful client relationships
- Exceptional service orientation with rigor, proactivity, and meticulous attention to detail
- Autonomous, adaptable, and resilient—capable of thriving in a high-traffic boutique environment
- Fluency in English required; additional language proficiency is a plus
- Availability to work 40 hours per week, including weekends and peak retail periods
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage: $23–$27, plus bonus incentive
- Monthly ICHRA medical stipend, allowing employees to choose the plan that works best for them
- Dental & vision insurance with employer contributions
- 401(k) plan
- Monthly + quarterly performance bonuses
- Paid Time Off, including vacation and sick time
- Employee discount on our full range of leather goods and jewelry
- Complimentary ClassPass membership to support employee wellness, fitness, and work-life balance
- Commuter benefits, for transit (pre-tax, where applicable)
- Opportunities for growth within our expanding U.S. retail network
- A supportive, inclusive culture rooted in craftsmanship, creativity, and teamwork