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Valentino

Senior Client Advisor/Stylist

Valentino, New York

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WHY WORK FOR VALENTINO
Founded in Rome 1960, Valentino is an Italian Maison de Couture that aims to provide uniqueness to our customers through mastery, creativity, intimacy and care. As of today, Valentino counts about 4.000 colleagues in 30 different Countries all over the world. Every branch of the Valentino universe is nourished through passion, heritage and values that are constantly re-worked and steadily conveyed in an always contemporary way. Under the Creative Direction of Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino designs, manufactures and distributes dreamlike creations including Haute Couture, Women and Men RTW, Valentino Garavani Accessories, Eyewear and Beauty. Our network fully embodies the essence of the Maison, by practicing the Italian hospitality culture with our distinguishing quality, uniqueness and care for details.
WHAT WE BELIEVE IN
Here at Valentino, we act as a Unique Community & Company. We strongly believe that HUMANISM is the core of our values and that only teamwork and mutual support will lead to achieve bigger and challenging goals. We act with integrity and respect towards both our Planet and our People. Our aim is to create costumer EMOTION and DESIRE because our future depends on our imagination and on being passionate about work as well as about life: every action you make brings you closer to your dreams.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
"We are selling dreams, emotions and entertainment. We can't be mechanical in the way we do things." The Senior Client Advisor's role is crucial and contributes to driving sales through providing a genuine experience to each client.
Key Responsibilities :
Brand Experience:
  • Master the Client Journey to create strong long term client relationships.
  • Clientele and proactive engagement with existing and potential
  • Deliver the Valentino Couture Service in an impeccable way in every phase (preparation for sale, welcome, exploring the client, presentation of the product, closing and farewell).
  • Aware of CRM targets and actively engages in all actions to reach them
  • Implements personalized reach-out campaigns and utilizes all clienteling tools available to complete CRM tasks within given timeframe
  • Consistently captures client data and takes notes of all qualitative information
  • Knows their portfolio of customers, and the VVICs and VICs they handle
  • Consistently works to achieve given sales, KPIs and CRM targets
Styling:
  • Strive to discover your clients and their every need, and to guide them across all categories of the brand.
  • Familiar with current fashion and in season trends to curate looks
  • Develop strong product and fit knowledge via company trainings, tools and in store employee fit sessions.
  • Prepare for client appointments, including researching client preferences, organizing merchandise, and creating a welcoming environment.
  • Stay informed about new arrivals, seasonal trends, and special events within the store.
Merchandise and Visuals:
  • Assist with all sales and after sales activities (boutique returns, end of season, customer returns, repairs, complaints)
  • Ensure product maintenance, replenishment on the floor
  • Know the warehouse stock of all categories to ensure re-stock shelves and maximize sales.
  • Partner with the team to ensure seamless day-to-day store operations and uphold presentation standards.
  • Liaise with the Visual team to follow display guidelines; verifies and reports all relevant information to store management.
Operations:
  • Knowledge and understanding of company policies and procedures
  • Ability to use POS system to perform all client transactions
  • Where an Ops team member is not present takes an active part to the execution of operational tasks (including shipping/receiving)
Team:
  • Mentors client advisors and new hires on Client Journey and product knowledge
  • Proactively participates in team meetings and trainings by sharing best practices, sales objectives
  • Communicates to Team Manager (if applicable) or Store Manager/Director on any ideas on trainings, client engagement activities
Requirements :
  • Previous luxury retail sales with relevant clientele focused experience
  • Proven track record in achieving sales results
  • Exceptional clientele, customer relationship building skills
  • Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Possess computer skills to operate our retail POS system, and MS Office Programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which includes, evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • Foreign Languages a plus
  • Action oriented; drive for results
  • Problem-solver
  • Must be a team player

Hourly Rate: $25-$28 per hour (based on experience)
HOW WE ARE
The Valentino Ecosystem is complex and interconnected. It is populated by many talents from different areas and with different attributes. We work hard to grow everyday both as a Maison and as individuals. Learning by doing and from mistakes, communicating transparently, inspiring sense of belonging, passion and engaging colleagues are the bases of our inclusive and multifaceted world.
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Time: Full-time