Retail Brand Ambassador - Lauren Handbags, Roosevelt Field - Full Time

$34,320 - $44,616/Yr

Macy's - Garden City, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Garden City, NY

General Merchandise Retailers

About the position

As a Retail Brand Ambassador for Lauren Handbags at Macy's, you will play a crucial role in driving sales by connecting with customers and sharing product knowledge. Your primary focus will be on cultivating a repeat clientele and serving as the expert for the brand you represent. You will also communicate customer needs to the leadership team and execute merchandising initiatives to enhance sales performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional customer experience by ensuring the customer is always the priority.
• Greet customers, make product recommendations, and upsell.
• Serve as a liaison between designated vendors and the personal stylists and the store leadership team.
• Ensure sales floor is neat, clean, and properly signed for sales and markdowns.
• Create and implement best practices to drive sales, turn, and gross margin above company average.
• Build brand-specific clientele to support local marketing.
• Execute vendor and non-vendor events to increase sales.
• Actively plan, organize, and lead customer facing vendor sponsored events with partnership of vendor community, ensuring sales and participation goals are met.
• Be proficient in Macy's point of sale systems and company devices to wrap up sales in a warm celebratory fashion.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year previous selling or retail experience required.
• Demonstrate ability to build relationships and convert customers into clients.
• Energetic and positive attitude.
• Possess vision and creativity.
• Self-starter, able to work independently and as part of a team; must have excellent time management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to customers, peers, and all levels of management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Must be comfortable with the use of computers, mobile devices, and frequent use of radio frequency equipment.
• Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays with regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Fully-Funded education benefits - may include 100% of tuition, books, and fees
• Performance incentives and annual merit review
• Merchandise discounts
• Resources for continuous learning, career growth, and leadership development
• Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) and give-back/volunteer opportunities