ABOUT THE BRAND
At Karl Lagerfeld, we are driven by Karl’s mantra: “Embrace the present and invent the future.”
Always contemporary and forward-looking, the House of KARL LAGERFELD shares the creative vision and design aesthetic of its iconic founder, Karl Lagerfeld.
We are the only fashion house that carries Karl’s name on its door and we strive to live up to this responsibility in everything we do, every day, with the utmost joy and passion.
Our headquarters in Paris and in Amsterdam are home to a highly diverse and driven team of KARL family members that hail from over 25 countries. Together, we aim to create meaningful stories and product concepts that connect to Karl’s world and iconic attributes.
Women’s ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods and underwear are managed directly from our Amsterdam headquarters, while other categories, including menswear, footwear, fragrances, eyewear and more, are developed with best-in-class licensing partners.
We connect with our consumers on multiple levels, ensuring that our online and offline approach goes hand in hand. We thrive to maximize consumer engagement via more than 200 KL stores worldwide, our premium wholesale partners, and our strong digital footprint, spearheaded by our KARL.COM flagship store, which reaches 96 countries. Our digital channels currently represent more than 30% of our overall full-price business.
We are a dynamic, fast-growing and inclusive company built on professionalism and strong values. At KARL LAGERFELD we’re committed to working toward the highest standards of sustainability and integrity across all areas of our business,. In 2019, KARL LAGERFELD joined as a founding member of the Fashion Pact, a global sustainability initiative seeking to transform the fashion industry through objectives in three areas: climate, biodiversity and ocean protection.
THE ROLE
For our outlet store at Regent Street, we are recruiting for a full-time Sales Associate for 3 months May-July. Sales Associates provide excellent and friendly service by asses the needs of the customer and providing assistance. Associates in this position know how to greet, qualify, recommend, and close every customer. Sales Associates work in cooperation with their Store Manager and other associates to ensure customers’ needs are met. Each associate has the responsibility of providing a safe working and shopping environment.
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This involves providing an outstanding service that will create a positive experience for the customer and generate loyalty with a happy working environment.
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Consistently show a genuine desire to help customers
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Establishes and promotes customer loyalty using company tools such as mailing list cards and customer books
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Provides extra information and will go the extra mile to satisfy the customer
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When a product is not available, always offer alternatives
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Deals with complaints in a professional manner by passing them on to their manager
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This involves an outstanding knowledge of the product reflecting on the quality of the service provided.
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Excellent knowledge of the trends and fabrics (composition, terminology, garment care, styles etc.)
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Maximizes the potential of the product to create sales
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This involves a good knowledge of the business that will provide growth in sales.
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Give feedback to Store Manager about what is selling
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Build a regular clients base
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Is aware of the best and slow sellers to improve general sales
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This involves that all procedures are being followed and that safety is being kept.
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Ensure that aisles are safe
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Make sure the stockroom is safe
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Take action if other associates are acting in an unsafe manner
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Follow all procedures for loss prevention
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Take action to reduce shrink
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Treat all associates and customers with respect
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Education at a minimum of a bachelor's degree
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Minimum of 2 years of progressive Retail experience in a luxury/contemporary brand
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Extensive experience and ability to lead the delivery of a high level of customer service in a Brand Retailer
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Communicate honestly, openly, and constructively
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Contribute to an inclusive culture of diverse styles and talents working toward a clear purpose
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Demonstrate flexibility and innovation in recognizing and reacting to the changing business environment
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You love working with international clients.
JOIN #TEAMKARL
The collective vision of KARL LAGERFELD is to be the most connected global designer brand, inspiring consumers through luxury collections and immersing them in the World of KARL. If you are interested in joining #TEAMKARL, we invite you to submit your application today.
At #TEAMKARL, everyone has the freedom to give their opinion, grow in their career and be part of a genuinely caring and inclusive team. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas and experiences to work with us.