Client Specialist

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of womens clothing shoes and accessories. Established in 1947 we are known for modern classic style thats both timeless and timely fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type through a full range of sizes inclusive to every woman in your life.

What We Offer:

• Growth! Here at Talbotsour goal is to give you the tools to grow beyond this position and into the next.
• Incentive Opportunities
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits packages accessible to both full time and eligible part time employees. To learn more visit our We Care page.
• Generous Discount: 50% 60% & 70% Merchandise Discount off Talbots and Haven Well Within.
• Other Perks: Referral Incentive Program discounts on travel shopping concerts and more.

What we Value WE CARE:

• We Win as a team and are dedicated to ensuring and applauding each others success.
• We Encourage creativity innovation and smart risk-taking.
• We are Committed to building relationships with our customers and associates by knowing serving and delighting them.
• We Act with integrity transparency candor and respect.
• We Respect honor and value diversity and are invested in cultivating a dynamic and inclusive culture.
• We Embrace community by bringing positive change to those we live and work in.

Who You Are:

• Driven to create build and cultivate relationships with customers and the community with a focus on prospecting and establishing a strong clientele from existing and new customers.
• Possesses a strong ambition and passion for achieving goals both as an individual and as a member of the store team and thrives working in a team environment.
• Able to work cooperatively in a diverse work environment
• Passionate about selling and seeks organized and thoughtful ways to drive new traffic into the store.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high level of integrity.
• Demonstrates strong planning and organizational skills to proactively contact clientele with the intent to sell in a way that is relevant timely and meaningful for her.
• Professional assertive and friendly with the ability to make decisions independently.
• Possess the technological aptitude to navigate POS/computer/iPad/handheld systems.
• Have open availability of 20 29 hours per week
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the business including evenings weekends and holidays.
• Comfortable climbing ladders moving around regularly and standing for extended periods of time.
• Able to bend reach stretch for product as well as lift carry and move at least 40 lbs.

What Youll Do:

• Create and foster a culture of hospitality through exceptional customer experiences and build enduring relationships both internally and externally.
• Support all service enhancers to build strong relationships including active use of Concierge.
• Achieve sales and service metrics in key measurable areas including: Clientelling/Outreach Appointment Setting Talbots Classic Awards etc.
• Plan and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet the needs of the customer and business.
• Seek to understand customer needs & wants with curiosity and confidence through intentional conversation.
• Share current products and fashion trends with customers to appropriately wardrobe inspire and build trust.
• Actively participate in community/store activities and events that promote the Talbots Brand.
• Professionally represent the brand image.

Note: This position description is intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. It is not intended to be inclusive of all duties and responsibilities and is subject to change.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidates qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy) race color national origin religion age disability genetic information military status sexual orientation gender identity or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process please contact The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Companys Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicants request for reasonable accommodation.