Brand Ambassador Maison Francis Kurkdijan
Charlotte, NC - USA
Job Summary
Job Description:
WHO WE ARE:
Neiman Marcus is a leading luxury retailer that provides a curated product assortment unparalleled services and exclusive activations for customers in Pursuit of the Extraordinary. It is known for creating the Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional customer experiences including the Neiman Marcus Awards Fantasy Gifts seasonal campaigns and Retail-tainment initiatives. Neiman Marcus has a rich history as a brand builder bringing together the worlds top luxury designers and customers to foster a dedicated following for generations. It serves customers across its 36 stores digital channels and through remote selling. It is part of Saks Globals portfolio of world-class luxury retailers and real estate assets.
YOU WILL BE:
A Brand Ambassador is a sales associate that drives the business through expertise on a specific vendor line. This Brand Ambassador represents the face of the brand and is responsible for technical knowledge of product product training and education for other SFA Associates product feedback to the merchants and vendors and advanced client and business development skills related to sales for the brand. Inspires others with their recommendations builds trust quickly and can gain cooperation with little disruption.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Drive sales for the brand in a specific category
Develop and execute strategies to drive overall sales for the brand
Develop and execute strategies for acquiring new clients and expanding existing client sales to meet or exceed individual sales goals
Strategically develop plan in partnership with leadership to support overall Local Business Development Plan
Execute category strategies for the brand developed by the Brand Manager or GM
Demonstrate expertise in customer base by having knowledge of top customers
Coordinate special orders reserves and product movement between stores to deliver to customer requests
Reinforce shortage awareness and adherence to SOP as it relates to the overall profitability of the area
Coordinate department efforts to maximize special events and trunk show focus days
Develop partnerships with Fifth Avenue Club consultants and other Store Associates to promote line and increase intersell
Educate and train SFA Associates on the technical aspects of the products (construction fabrication design etc.)
Use the Monthly Recap Form to provide feedback to corporate buying office and vendor regarding specific needs opportunities sizing and customer requests to target future growth
Act as a liaison between department and vendor representatives
Leverage opportunities to share technical product knowledge to educate the customer on the characteristics of the product
Act as role model for Sales Associates by exhibiting the highest customer service standards
Ad hoc responsibilities as needed
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Training skills and basic math skills to interpret reports understand individual and line goals and to develop supporting selling strategies
2 years of selling experience in like product
Excellent selling and client building skills
Ability to effectively communicate a clear vision.
Drive positive outcomes through objectives and measures and is great at networking and relationship management. Training skills and basic math skills to interpret reports understand individual and line goals and to develop supporting selling strategies
2 years of selling experience in like product
Excellent selling and client building skills
YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT NEIMAN MARCUS:
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
SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS:
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance dental insurance vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan basic life insurance supplemental life insurance disability insurance and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness hospital and accident insurance).
Thank you for your interest with Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation please contact the store.
Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation please contact .
Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location experience and other job-related factors.