Job Description:

Beauty Advisor

WHO WE ARE:

Saks Fifth Avenue is a leading destination for luxury fashion, driven by a mission to help customers express themselves through relevant and inspiring style. Since its inception in 1924, the company has delivered one-of-a-kind shopping experiences, featuring an expertly curated assortment of fashion and highly personalized customer service. Its unique approach combines an emphasis on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of 33 extraordinary locations across North America for seamless, all-channel shopping. Saks Fifth Avenue is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of top luxury retail brands and real estate assets. 

YOU WILL BE: 

Under direction from the Cosmetics Selling Manager, the Beauty Advisor is responsible for providing outstanding customer service, building individual and vendor line sales volumes, establishing and maintaining customer relationships, working effectively with other team members and establishing new Saks Fifth Avenue accounts, while demonstrating consistent adherence to company standards and procedures. Additionally, the Beauty Advisor will focus on in-house training programs, pre-booked facial consultation events, and maintaining a properly merchandised counter while proficiently closing the retail sale. Utilizing Saks Fifth Avenue's clienteling system, the Beauty Advisor is responsible for driving their own business and creating their own success.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Model all Saks Fifth Avenue Principles ( Greet, Relate, Exceed, Attend and Thank)

• Focus on achieving and exceeding individual and vendor line sales goals, event sales goals, and department daily monthly sales goals.

• Maintain a consistent high level of customer service by creating and developing excellent customer relationships as the brand expert and department representative.

• Maintain a positive image as a liaison between Saks Fifth Avenue and your designated Account Executive.

• Utilize Saks Fifth Avenue's online clienteling resource tool to record and maintain client information and preferences to drive your business.

• Focus all efforts on providing an exceptional customer experience from approach, to application, to closing the sale and following up with the customer.

• Maintain counter standards by ensuring a clean, tidy and welcoming selling area.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING: 

• Minimum 1 year retail experience, preferably in a customer focused, cosmetics environment.

• Previously demonstrated successful sales experience, exceeding quota.

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team oriented environment that requires a high degree of multi-tasking with minimal supervision.

• Ability to learn and utilize online clienteling tools and software proprietary to Saks Fifth Avenue.

• Focused on attention to detail, taking initiative, and working in a positive working environment.

• Ability to work well with others, as well as the ability to work independently to drive a successful business.

• Demonstrate sound business judgment and organizational ability.

• Demonstrate professional make-up and treatment consultation and application

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation

•  Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate

• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)

• An amazing employee discount

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.