Sales Associate - Austin
About the role
At Richemont Americas, we aspire to reflect the ever-changing world around us. We are proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities to build a continually evolving, inclusive community where the diversity of our colleagues and clients is rich and celebrated. We believe when inclusion is fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence, advancing the community that is uniquely Richemont Americas. As an Ambassador of the Maison, he/she achieves and exceeds sales targets as directed by management and proactively develops his/her client portfolio. He/she ensures a unique client experience throughout all touch points. He/she is also an active participant in the daily operations of the boutique.
Responsibilities
- Consistently achieve and/or exceed the monthly sales target, as directed by management.
- Ensure that each client receives outstanding and exceptional customer service by providing a friendly environment which includes greeting and acknowledging every customer, maintaining outstanding standards, solid product knowledge and all other components of Customer Service before, during and after sales (including after‑sales clients if a Cartier after‑sales dedicated area/staff is not available).
- Adapt approach according to the client needs and motivations.
- Negotiate and handle objections with ease.
- Assist and support after‑sales clients in accordance with Maison values.
- Act as a referent and provide recommendations that will provide an exceptional client experience.
- Remain current on industry news and competitor activity.
- Cultivate new and existing client relationships through exceptional service and other Maison‑specific CRM initiatives, partnering with Management to develop a plan for their clients and prospects.
- Consistently and accurately capture client data for follow‑up and relationship building, effectively utilizing the tools that are available.
- Appropriately resolve client issues/concerns and escalate as needed to Management.
- Partner with Management to develop a plan to support, and participate in, in‑store and offsite events and networking.
- Understand and comply with all security and operational policies and procedures for the Group, Maison and boutique.
- Assist with daily set‑up and breakdown of the boutique, and communicate on any maintenance issues.
- Assist in the merchandising and daily maintenance of displays and back‑stock.
- Actively participate in daily and annual inventories and cycle counts to prepare and ensure a successful audit.
- Assist with special projects, as needed (e.g., price changes, supporting back‑office responsibilities, etc.).
Requirements
- College degree preferred.
- 2 to 5 years of previous experience in luxury retail, service or hospitality environment.
- General knowledge of timepiece movements.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced retail store environment.
- Computer and internet savvy.
- MS Office experience required; SAP knowledge preferred.
- Additional language skills are a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required.
- Strong understanding of Customer Service needs and customer (internal and external) priorities.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and with precision.
- Ability to uphold Cartier image by maintaining professional demeanor at all times and act as a Maison Ambassador.
- Self‑starter with a team‑player approach.
- Must be available to work retail hours including weekends and to travel for trainings, client events, conferences.
Benefits
Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.
- Medical, dental, and vision programs.
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
- Life insurance, disability benefits, and 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid time off.
- Wellness reimbursement benefit.
- Access to the employee