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Sales Associate, Giorgio Armani, Designer RTW

Saks Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States

Salary: $22-$24 per hour


Sales Associate

Salary Range $15.00 - $23.10*
A New York landmark since 1901, Bergdorf Goodman represents the global pinnacle of style, service and modern luxury. With its rich history of showcasing leading and emerging designers, the iconic store at 5th Avenue and 58th Street—the crossroads of fashion—is a singular destination for discerning customers around the world. BG.com expands on Bergdorf Goodman's heritage, showcasing coveted collections for men and women in an unparalleled online shopping experience. Bergdorf Goodman is part of Saks Global's portfolio of top luxury retail brands and real estate assets.
The Sales Associate is responsible for delivering an exceptional client experience while driving individual and team sales performance. This role combines expert product knowledge with a consultative selling approach to exceed customer expectations and build long-term relationships. The Sales Associate actively engages with clients in a welcoming environment, leverages clienteling tools and technology to expand business opportunities, and promotes loyalty programs to enhance customer value. In addition, this role supports operational excellence by maintaining visual standards, ensuring compliance, and adapting to the evolving needs of the business.
Create a welcoming environment by greeting and approaching customers
Exceed customer expectations
Recommend merchandise based on product knowledge and customer preferences
Is knowledgeable and educate self and others on merchandise
Demonstrate follow-up on customer requests and commitments
Create a welcoming environment through teamwork
Utilize mobile devices to communicate with customers and expand business
Effectively use available clientele tools to increase personal business
Frequently advise customers of the benefits of the InCircle program
Work to develop long term customer relationships
Help maintain visual and merchandise presentation standards on the selling floor
Ensure audit compliance
Demonstrate flexibility to the changing needs of the business
Motivated and results driven
Strong attention to detail
Commission sales experience
Previous retail experience
Standing, bending, lifting, climbing stairs
Associates must be willing to work a flexible schedule based on business need, which will include evenings, weekends and holidays.
Comfortable working in a remote environment
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
The starting hourly rate for this position is $22-$24 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
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).