Sales Associate, Soho - Dries Van Noten

Location:

New York, NY, US

Team: Beauty Advisor

Job type: Permanent

Puig is a major player in the worldwide fashion and beauty industry. We have a wide portfolio of well-known luxury brands across fashion, fragrance, makeup, skincare, and wellness. Founded more than 100 years ago, Puig is a family-owned company with a long-term commitment to our brands and stakeholders.

Who we are

Dries Van Noten is a well-known brand in the fashion industry. Dries established in 1986 his own label and opened his first boutique in the Belgian fashion capital, Antwerp. In 1993 he brought his women’s collection to the Paris runways for the first time. Today, he has own stores in Antwerp, Paris, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Chengdu, in addition to more than 500 multi-brand partners. Van Noten’s vision, skill and devotion to the artistry of his designs elevates his work to transcend trends and time, mastering beauty, craft and function. In June 2018, Puig entered the capital structure of Dries Van Noten as majority owner. And in 2022, the fragrance and makeup collections were launched. 

The Opportunity

As a Sales Associate for Dries Van Noten, you will be at the forefront of delivering exceptional customer service and driving high-quality sales. Your role will involve building strong client relationships, adapting to their needs, and embodying the Dries Van Noten philosophy. Your dedication and professionalism will contribute to the store’s success and enhance the overall customer experience.

What you'll get to do

Focus on generating high quality sales across all product categories, developing strong client relationships, and delivering outstanding services
Make sure to adapt to each client, identifying their needs and inspiring them across the Dries Van Noten creations
Execute sales and operations in an effective and efficient manner to achieve and exceed planned daily, weekly and monthly sales goals
Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers and peers
Identify and handle client enquiries and concerns
Provide a flawless selling ceremony and impeccable customer experience
Communicate Dries Van Noten brand aesthetic, philosophy and lifestyle to the customer
Execute constant follow-up and retention activities to nurture and develop the client portfolio

We'd love to meet you if you have

At least 3 years of relevant customer facing experience in retail or another high-end service environment
You are versatile, organized, motivated, methodical, and professional
You have an excellent sense of customer service
A natural passion for people & service
The ability to adapt to different cultures & a real sense of empathy
A team player attitude to reach a common goal & go the extra mile
A strong appreciation for architecture, exhibits, and museums to engage our customers
You have a good knowledge French and English. Other languages are a major plus.

A reasonable estimate of the current hourly rate is $25/hour-$27/hour.

We welcome Creators Of All Kinds. If you are unsure of meeting all the requirements but trust you have the transferable skills to excel in this role, complete the application and our teams will get in touch if you are selected for an interview.

What you'll love about us

An entrepreneurial, creative and welcoming work culture
A range of learning and development opportunities
An international company with plenty of opportunities to grow
A competitive compensation & benefits package

Puig is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Puig, we are continually looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences to join our team. We believe that creating an inclusive environment in which you feel welcomed, valued, engaged, and empowered strengthens our business and fosters a culture where we are inspired to work hard, challenge ourselves, and be innovative in our thinking. Additionally, we believe that the diversity of our employees makes us a stronger company and better able to serve our customers around the world.

Job Req ID: 31999

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