Location: Beverly Center
Job Title: Fashion Specialist / Sales Associate
Reports to General Manager
Type of position: Part-time
COMPANY INFORMATION
Halston: The name itself has evoked visions of ultimate elegance and luxury for nearly half a century.
The brand’s classically cut designs and refined approach to quality have made the recognized as an architect of American design.
Halston was founded in 1968 by Roy Halston Frowick.
He moved from his hometown of Des Moines, Iowa to Chicago to design women’s hats and by 1957 had opened up his first milliner shop.
Less than two years later, Halston began working for the famed New York-based milliner Lily Dache, earning him a co-designer title and opening the door to notoriety amongst the New York fashion society.
The brand Halston first became a household name through popularity of a pillbox hat worn by Jacqueline Kennedy, on inauguration day.
In the 1970’s Halston’s clients included Liza Minelli, Andy Warhol, Lauren Bacall, and Bianca Jagger.
Today Halston pays homage to the iconic designer and his aesthetic basis of impeccable sensuality and grace with an effortless, modern interpretation.
The company has resurfaced in the fashion industry, designing collections for women’s evening wear, sportswear, handbags, and accessories.
Halston is a dynamic growing company that recently relocated the corporate offices to a premier downtown Los Angeles location.
Two showrooms are based in New York and Los Angeles.
With a new set of skilled executives and management team, Halston is looking forward to reestablishing the luxury brand in the fashion world.
The corporate team consists of 100+ employees and is planning to expand within the next few years.
Halston fosters employee recognition, direct communication, and career advancement opportunities as primary values for employees.
We seek highly skilled individuals with expertise in their field to work on our team.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Fashion Specialist:
Responsible for delivering exceptional customer service Overcoming guest objections and closing sales while building on-going relationships Help create and maintain a store culture focused on the customer, enhance the buying experience and
build relationships that lead to long term business growth; demonstrate detailed knowledge of all
products and services.
Use company tools to build clientele and achieve sales
Responsible for achieving individual sales goals and assisting General Manager in ensuring the store
meets its sales plan.
Ensure each customer is welcomed into the store in a warm and genuinely sincere manner.
Ensure the appropriate quality time is spent with the customer, asking questions in order to learn about
his/her needs, preferences and lifestyle.
Go above and beyond the customer’s initial requests and assist in fulfilling his/her wardrobe needs by
recommending complete outfits.
Develop a personal customer base through effective use of selling skills, follow up and proactive
customer outreach Building Brand Equity:
Presenting product features and benefits through the Halston experience
Engage, entertain, and educate clients
Understand and be able to communicate the Halston brand aesthetic, philosophy and lifestyle to the
client Operational Excellence:
Positively affect profitability in the areas of customer service, sales, inventory/ expense control and risk management.
Responsible for effective implementation of all visual merchandising standards and operational direction.
Ensure that standards are being followed including floor sets, cleanliness, marketing, signage and sales promotion.
Help create merchandise presentations and displays that have impact, are customer focused and maximize sales.
Physical Requirements:
Available to work store schedule, including evenings and weekends Ability to stand for extended periods of time Ability to safely lift boxes up to 40 pounds
JOB REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 1 year experience in sales environment is required.
Knowledge of designers and fashion trends in the market place Proven performer of achieving individual sales goals
Must be 18 years of age or older Excellent interpersonal, creative problem solving, organizational and time management skills.
Demonstrates superior customer service techniques and experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
Retail Sales: 1 year (Required)
Sales Support: 1 year (Required)
Customer Service Skills: 1 year (Required)