About the Role
Seeking an experienced Brand Specialist to act as an ambassador for Dover Street Market, accountable for the performance of the space. This role involves cultivating client relationships, providing exceptional customer service, and meeting financial targets.
Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional customer service at all times.
- Offer a personalized shopping and styling experience to clients.
- Deliver monthly and seasonal sales targets, working closely with the HQ team.
- Maintain and update the customer database.
- Stay informed on trends and advise customers on stock availability.
- Maintain a client book of key customers and VIPs specializing in the Phoebe Philo brand.
- Support the delivery of in-depth training to store staff on Phoebe Philo.
- Utilize visual merchandising skills to continually tweak the space and collaborate with the head of visual merchandising.
- Ensure a deep understanding of product, actively seeking opportunities to broaden knowledge of the brand and product.
- Ensure stock is replenished and stock areas are tidy.
- Work closely with Phoebe Philo and merchandising teams to ensure stock is managed in line with client needs.
- Conduct regular stock checks.
- Provide end-of-day reports to DSM & Phoebe Philo teams, raising any required actions promptly.
- Participate in all stock deliveries.
- Ensure seamless store operations and outstanding customer service.
- Build and maintain a loyal client base, seeking opportunities to drive the business.
- Meet brand and individual monthly and seasonal sales targets.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of product and client.
- Foster a service-driven environment that values teamwork and collaborative selling.
Requirements
- Highly motivated and professional, able to converse at all levels.
- Energetic, self-motivated, and organized.
- Flexible and approachable, with a willingness to work hard and drive the business forward.
- Capable of multitasking and prioritizing effectively.
Skills
- Specific understanding of the Phoebe Philo brand, aesthetic and consumer
- Retail sales and expertise within a luxury business
- Ability to clientele at a high level and set the example for other members of the DSM sales team
- Specific understanding of all collections and stock availability at DSM
- Client book of potential new business for DSM
- Knowledge of Retail Pro (not essential)
Location
- Dover Street Market
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced
Benefits
- 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 5 additional days.
- Generous clothing allowance.
- Up to 60% employee discount.
- 50% discount on all Rose Bakery food and drink.
- Access to Retail Trust, our Employee Assistance Programme.
- 24/7 access to our VirtualGP service.
- Cyclescheme and Eyecare Vouchers.
About the Company
- Dover Street Market is a unique retail concept.
- We celebrate the diversity of our workforce, which makes us unique, creative, and connected.
Equal Opportunity
- As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure fair treatment for all candidates and employees.
- We welcome people from all walks of life and strive to make everyone feel they belong.
- We regularly review our recruitment and onboarding processes to be as inclusive as possible.
- We respect everyone’s stories and celebrate our differences.
