Customer Experience Lead

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Assistant Store Director of Customer Experience, the Customer Experience Lead will support execution of the front of house priorities within the 4 walls. In partnership with their leader, they will be responsible for maintaining selling floor service and merchandising standards to drive sales and customer experience. The Customer Experience Lead will hold their direct associate reports accountable using Connected Coaching to ensure all selling floor associates drive the appropriate key performance indicators and are strong brand ambassadors.
 

Primary Job Functions:

• Ensure cashiering team is in the right place at the right time and operate with a sense of urgency in managing the customer line

• Ensure line leader is greeting and directing customers to the appropriate register and calling for additional Associate/Manager back up as needed

• Follow all directives and corporate guidelines set forth including ensuring the area is neat, clean, set to standard with the necessary supplies and that all merchandise movement meets the fast to floor expectations

• Teach coach and train associates to follow the fast to floor return processes to ensure merchandise is available to sell

• Drive loyalty enrollments, SaksFirst acquisition and Connected Service behaviors to ensure a seamless customer experience

• Act as the Connected Service Coach when the Assistant Store Director is not in the store to drive customer experience and reinforce the Connected Service behaviors during designated peak traffic periods

• Leverage and train walkie talkie expectations for flex of coverage to support customer need

• Assist in resolving customer concerns or calling in the appropriate level of Management support to resolve in the moment

Who Are You:

• Aspiring leader who can educate, drive results, and maintain high standards

• You build morale and spirit within your team, share wins and successes, and encourage or contribute to open dialogue

• Energetic sales professional who can easily adapt to changes and can be relied upon to consistently deliver exceptional results with little to no guidance

• An out of the box thinker who shines in brainstorming sessions and generates a variety of approaches to problem solving including novel ideas

• Confident and professional communicator

You Also Have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; 4 year degree or relevant work experience preferred

• 1+ years of supervisory experience with comparable volume or a proven track record of successfully supervising a selling workforce and achieving results

• Ability to drive sales and service, establish and maintain client relationships, and complete operational tasks

• Ability to train and coach associates on selling behaviors to ensure high performance

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays

Your Life and Career at Saks OFF 5TH:

• Be part of an empowered, innovative team; work with an adventurous spirit and a customer-centric mindset; play a critical role in making decisions that will position us to win

• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across different functions within our corporate offices, retail stores, photo studios, and distribution centers

• A culture that promotes a flexible work environment

• Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, dental and vision)

• An amazing employee discount and other exciting perks

Salary and Other Compensation:
 

The starting hourly rate for this position is between $19.00 - $21.74 per hour.  Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, skills, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is eligible for commissions in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

*The above expected salary range may have some variability based upon factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s overall experience, qualifications, and geographic location. If you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply and, if selected to move forward in the interview process, you will have a chance to speak with our recruitment team regarding your specific salary expectations.