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JAMES PERSE IS CURRENTLY HIRING A FULL TIME SALES SUPERVISOR AT OUR WILMETTE, IL LOCATION

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

The Selling Supervisor is a sales driven position with leadership responsibilities. The Selling Supervisor is primarily responsible for achieving his/her individual sales goal while also setting the example for the rest of the store team in exceptional customer service, and consistently upholding the standards and vision of the company. In the absence of Store Management, the Selling Supervisor is charged with overseeing the store staff, and is the most senior presence in the store.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership:

• Lead by example in exceptional customer service and store standards
• Conduct him/herself as James Perse brand ambassador
• Assist Store Management in driving and motivating the team to achieve and exceed sales goals and store KPIs
• Consistently represent and reinforce company standards and policies
• Consistently demonstrate expertise in product knowledge, company history, brand values
• Identify opportunities in product, sales, and team development and strategically present ideas and solutions to Store Management
• Local market knowledge of clientele base and brand competitors
• Awareness of business trends that relate to the success of the store
• Able to clearly articulate ideas and tailor approach to audience
• Able to establish clear direction and gain the respect of the store team
• Suggest appropriate partnerships in the local community
• Contribute to and create an overall positive atmosphere in the store
• Collaborate with other colleagues to achieve business objectives
• Communicate any pertinent information gathered from customers to Store Management

Sales:

• Achieve and exceed individual sales goal and company KPIs (UPT, ADT, etc.)
• Consistently ensure customers are number one store priority
• Assist sales associates in suggesting additional merchandise to clients
• Suggestive sell through styling and product knowledge
• Incorporate James Perse lifestyle into the selling ceremony
• Consistently build and develop client base
• Schedule client appointments
• Proactively network and build clientele base

Customer Service:

• Warmly greet all customers with a sincere welcome
• Assist Store Management in ensuring that the store staff consistently prioritizes the customer’s experience in the store
• Facilitate consignments and client appointments based on customers’ needs and requests
• Consistently elevate the level of customer service inside the store to set the James Perse brand apart from its competitors
• Support the staff in creatively individualizing the customer experience

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Encourage collaboration amongst all team members
• Ensure all aspects of the business are managed and maintained in the absence of Store Management
• Conduct store meetings (i.e. morning meetings) in the absence of Store Management
• Satisfactorily resolve customer issues and/or complaints
• Ensure that the sales floor is appropriately covered
• Ensure that the staff’s floor presence appropriately represents the James Perse brand
• Assist Store Management in recruitment efforts to source exceptional talent for the James Perse brand
• Assist Store Management in the onboarding of new staff members and on-going training of existing staff members
• Support Store Management in clearly articulating the company’s expectations to the staff
• Assist Store Management in follow-up and monitoring of store staff in the achievement of goals
• Hold the staff accountable through coaching and counseling in partnership with Store Management

Operational Responsibilities:

• Open and close the store and oversee all open and closing procedures.
• Maintain store standards (cleanliness, maintenance, etc.).
• Inventory Management.
• Ensure Visual Merchandising standards are consistently upheld.
• Assist store team in any merchandise movement (transfer, charge sends, etc.).
• Ensure all staff partakes in the replenishment of product on the sales floor and maintenance of back stock.
• Participate in special events and or projects as needed (i.e. Sample Sale, Physical Inventory, etc.).
• Adhere to all store and company procedures while maintaining operational and client experience excellence.
• All other duties as assigned.

PRINCIPAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• College Degree preferred.

Special Skills:

• Must have prior experience in a retail luxury store dealing with high-end goods, and clientele-oriented sales.
• Must have strong computer skills (MS Office).
• Must have Teamwork, or similar retail system, skills.
• The ability to relocate is preferable to maximize career development opportunities.
• Ability to network to attract clientele.
• Must identify with the James Perse brand and be able to represent and articulate the brand effectively to subordinates and clients

Work Experience:

• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in a retail/boutique store dealing with high-end goods, and clientele-oriented sales.
• Ideally has a cultivated and established clientele following.
• Experience working in retail environment(s) with 7 days a week operation, which require open scheduling availability based on business needs.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Candidates must also be outgoing, energetic, professional and good representatives of our brand and be able to emanate the James Perse brand lifestyle.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills both verbal and written.
• Strong independent work ethic, excellent time management skills, and high level of integrity.
• Composure: Ability to handle customer interactions and potential issues or concerns courteously and professionally.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE – REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

The Selling Supervisor reports to the Store Manager and the Assistant Store Manager. In the absence of Store Management, the Selling Supervisor is responsible for managing the store team.

External

Occasional coordination of external vendors (cleaning, security, etc.)

PAY TRANSPARENCY

This position pays $25.00 per hour plus commission on personal net sales.

JAMES PERSE was founded over 20 years ago in Los Angeles, California by its eponymous designer. James’ signature design philosophy and aesthetic – the pairing of elegance and sophistication with simplicity and comfort – is borne from his passion for minimalist architecture and (as a Los Angeles native) his intimate familiarity with west coast indoor / outdoor living and the casual clothing inspired by it. This approach has been applied to each step in developing the JAMES PERSE brand, which has become synonymous with Southern California life and style.

At the Company’s inception, James’ mission was to bring an elevated look and feel to unique baseball caps and basic tees. Two decades later, the Company has expanded to producing full lines of its famously soft and meticulously constructed modern classics for men and women, as well as home furnishings, accessories, and limited edition goods. Our collections are sold in over 40 JAMES PERSE boutiques, as well as in fine department and specialty stores around the world.

Our employees are smart, creative, passionate, and service-driven individuals who meet the same superior standards we set for our products. We embrace talented people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and support policies and practices that prohibit discrimination against any person because of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

JAMES PERSE offers competitive benefits packages, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, paid vacation, paid sick time, a retirement savings plan with company match, and a generous employee discount.

To view and learn more about our open positions visit: http://jamesperse.applytojob.com/apply/

We appreciate your interest in our company and look forward to hearing from you.

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