LAGOS Part-Time Sales Associate, Chevy Chase Bloomingdales

Part-Time Position

About Us

Since 1977, LAGOS has been a pioneer in fine jewelry, combining precious materials and expert craftsmanship to offer modern, iconic styles for women and men. Founded by master jeweler, Steven Lagos, the brand’s signature Caviar collections offer bold, unique styles that encourage personal expression. Today, Steven’s daughter. Kate Lagos serves as Associate Designer and Brand Stylist, continuing the tradition of excellence and creativity that defines the brand’s iconic Caviar collections.

About You

You are a luxury retail sales associate who reveres the unique materials, craftsmanship, and history of luxury brands and their products. Skilled in providing attentive, personalized service, you anticipate customer needs and preferences and cultivate meaningful connections to build loyalty and encourage repeat business. You are polished and professional and highly proficient in verbal and written communication, selling and persuasion, and building rapport.

Position Summary

As a Sales Associate, you are responsible for providing personalized customer service, maintaining brand standards, and driving sales by offering product knowledge, building customer relationships, and upholding store aesthetics. Your duties include greeting and assisting discerning customers, achieving sales targets, managing inventory, ensuring visual merchandising, and handling transactions. Also, you’ll stay current on product information and brand trends, contribute to a sportive team environment, and support operational integrity.

Essential Functions

• Greet customers, understand their needs, and offer tailored advice to enhance their shopping experience.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of products, their features, and brand information to effectively answer questions and guide selections.
• Consistently meet and exceed personal sales goals by employing effective selling techniques and building strong customer relationships.
• Build and nurture productive, trust-based relationships with customers through follow-ups and excellent service.
• Process transactions efficiently and accurately, using the company’s point of sale system.
• Uphold brand standards by arranging displays, maintaining a neat and organized caseline, and ensuring products are presented attractively.
• Assist with receiving new merchandise, replenishing stock on the sales floor, conducting stock counts, and reporting discrepancies.
• Contribute to a clean, organized, and inviting store environment by performing daily maintenance tasks and adhering to brand guidelines.
• Work effectively with fellow team members to achieve store goals and contribute to a positive and supportive work environment.
• Support security efforts by monitoring the sales floor for suspicious activity and adhering to loss prevention and company policies.
• Remain up-to-date on new products, trends, and brand developments to provide the most current and informed services.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of prior sales experience in a luxury, customer-centric environment.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed individual sales targets.
• Expertise in consultative selling, upselling, and cross-selling in a sophisticated manner.
• Expertise in cultivating relationships with discerning customers via clienteling and CRM.
• Ability to tell the product’s story to connect with customers and build trust.
• Proficiency with POS systems and basic inventory procedures.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Impeccable personal presentation.
• Attention to detail.
• Emotional intelligence and discretion.
• Adaptability and composure.

Core Competencies  

To thrive and grow with our company, you must possess and continue to develop the following competencies: 

• Customer Focus: Ensuring that the internal and external customer’s perspective is a driving force behind strategic priorities, business decisions, organizational processes, and individual activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ needs; promoting and operationalizing customer service as a value. 
• Driving