Brand Steward - Full-time

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE:

Saks Fifth Avenue is a leading destination for luxury fashion, driven by a mission to help customers express themselves through relevant and inspiring style. Since its inception in 1924, the company has delivered one-of-a-kind shopping experiences, featuring an expertly curated assortment of fashion and highly personalized customer service. Its unique approach combines an emphasis on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of 33 extraordinary locations across North America for seamless, all-channel shopping. Saks Fifth Avenue is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of top luxury retail brands and real estate assets.

What This Position is All About

Under the direction of the Visual Manager, the Brand Steward Associate (BSA), serves as the ambassador of store presentation standards. You must be client focused and take initiative to resolve problems, take initiative to seek out responsibilities and follow through on all projects and tasks.

Who You Are:

• You get things done by engaging in high-level teamwork and flexing your interpersonal skills

• You are a natural problem-solver who is intuitively creative

• Possess a mix of creative and strategic abilities

• Have an understanding of and passion for merchandising and visual presentation

• You possess a positive, solution-oriented, and customer-focused mindset

• You have a strong attention to detail and ability to remain extremely organized

• You thrive in a fast-paced environment with the flexibility to adapt to change

• Have an eye for detail, often go above and beyond your goals to meet and exceed deadlines

• Proactive and innovative - able to identify and leverage opportunities to maintain and elevate standards throughout the departments

• Collaborative - should be able to work with peers across multiple business verticals

You Also Have:

• 1-2 years relevant experience working in retail or other fast paced environments

• Up to date with the latest trends and Company’s presentation standards

• Strong understanding of Company brand

• Scheduled working hours will consist of opening, late day, holiday, and weekend shifts. Must have availability to be flexible and work within these parameters

• Has the ability to interact professionally and respectfully with people

As The Brand Steward Associate, You Will:

• Serve as an Ambassador of store standards; including merchandise on the sales floor, specific Brand requirements, and SFA Company expectations

• Support and follow-through on projects, such as but not limited to, large scale relayering throughout the store

• Work on the selling floor all day personally maintaining merchandising standards throughout all departments but focus on key areas that require continual attention (E.g. Shoes, Handbags, and Men's Advanced Designer, Sale) 

• Support closing routine; using the “close to open” philosophy

• Foster relationships with Style Advisors to partner in floor presentation and maintenance

• Have a schedule that mirrors Style Advisors in order to be present when the merchandise standards are at the most risk

• Act as a liaison between operations and selling teams to ensure our clients have an elevated shopping experience

• Inspire others with their recommendations, jumps in to complete tasks, builds trust quickly and can gain cooperation with little disruption

• Support with fellow Brand Steward Associate trainings

• Always portrays a professional and polished demeanor demonstrating confidence and a positive attitude

• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed 

Your Life and Career at SFA:

• Be a part of a team of disruptors focused on stores and redefining the luxury experience. 

• 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 Associates (including medical, vision and dental)

• An amazing Associate discount

SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: We offer 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). 

Thank you for your interest with Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application. 

Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact the store directly.

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

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.