Director of Human Resources

What This Position is All About

A Brand Ambassador is a sales associate that drives the business through expertise on a specific vendor line. This Brand Ambassador represents the 'face of the brand' and is responsible for technical knowledge of product, product training and education for other SFA Associates, product feedback to the merchants and vendors and advanced client and business development skills related to his or her individual sales for the brand.

Who You Are:
Training skills and Basic math skills, to interpret reports, understand individual and line goals and to develop supporting selling strategies
Inspires others with their recommendations, builds trust quickly and can gain cooperation with little disruption
Ability to effectively communicate a clear vision. Drive positive outcomes through objectives and measures and is great at networking and relationship management

You Also Have:
2+ years of selling experience in like product.

As the Brand Ambassador, You Will:
Excellent selling and client building skills.
Drive sales for the brand in a specific category
Develop and execute strategies to drive overall sales for the brand
Develop and execute strategies for acquiring new clients and expanding existing client sales to meet or exceed individual sales goals
Strategically develop plan in partnership with leadership to support overall Local Business Development Plan
Execute category strategies for the brand developed by the Brand Manager or GM
Demonstrate expertise in customer base by having knowledge of top customers
Coordinate special orders, reserves and product movement between stores to deliver to customer requests
Reinforce shortage awareness and adherence to SOP as it relates to the overall profitability of the area
Coordinate department efforts to maximize special events and trunk show focus days
Develop partnerships with Fifth Avenue Club consultants and other Store Associates to promote line and increase intersell
Educate and train SFA Associates on the technical aspects of the products (construction, fabrication, design, etc.)
Act as a liaison between department and vendor representatives
Leverage opportunities to share technical product knowledge to educate the customer on the characteristics of the product
Act as role model for Sales Associates by exhibiting the highest customer service standards

How Often You May Travel:
N/A

Your Life and Career at SFA:
Be part of a world-class team; work with an adventurous spirit; think and act like an owner-operator
Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities, from retail to supply chain, to digital or corporate
A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance
Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
An amazing employee discount

Thank you for your interest with Saks Fifth Avenue. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Saks Fifth Avenue provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saks Fifth Avenue complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Saks Fifth Avenue welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.
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