What are the responsibilities and job description for the Luxury Retail Part-Time Montecito CA position at Orlebar Brown?
LUXURY RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE
COMPANY PROFILE:
Orlebar Brown (Chanel group) launched in March 2007 as a more tailored approach to men’s beach and swim
shorts. Based on the traditional pattern of a tailored pair of trousers for men, and with their distinctive side
fasteners, they are not just a swim short; they are the original and best shorts you can swim in.
Today, our collections are built into broader lifestyles imagined around Beach, Resort, Coast and Sport. We
have multiple product releases, including capsules, new categories and services, over the calendar year
to maintain excitement, and interest for our customers.
Since 2007, we have built the brand to achieve our stated purpose which is - to encourage, excite and
inspire everyone to ‘Holiday Better’. This is our purpose and why we get out of bed every morning.
The brand has rapidly gained global recognition and is sold through online, more than 30 O.B stores, and the best retailers and hoteliers in the world. Our customer is truly international, so whether they are in St Barth’s for Christmas with family, Miami for a wild Spring break, a conference in Dubai with a few days off, tacking a boat off the coast of St Tropez, volunteering to replant mangrove plantations in Puerto Rico, walking along a cliff top in Cornwall, or diving off one into a beautiful blue ocean then O.B should be there to help you do it better.
Our business is built on relationships with those customers, and we strive to maintain our relationship with them, wherever they might be, and provide world class service, when and where they want. It is also built onfinding new customers to the brand by welcoming them to join the ever-growing O.B community.
THE POSITION:
As a Store Associate, you will be an ambassador for Orlebar Brown. You will report directly to the Store Manager and General Manager for the Americas.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
You will be responsible for:
- Driving forward sales through a range of initiatives.
- Maintaining security of the shop premises, stock and money.
- Assisting Manager in day-to-day operations.
- Building brand awareness and a client base.
- Potential Key Holder.
- Liaising with head office.
- Store banking, cashing up.
- Maintaining Orlebar Brown standards of cleanliness, merchandising and service.
- Maintaining security of the shop, cleanliness and merchandising are upheld .
- Maintaining security of the shop premises, stock and all monies.
- Completing and submitting all necessary paperwork and reports for Orlebar Brown Head Office when required.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Excellent Communication Skills – both verbal and written. Customer service is a vital part of this job.
- Experience in High End retail.
- The ability to create and drive sales/footfall during quieter periods.
- Experience in building client bases and client books.
- Computer skills.
- Natural planning skills.
- A real attention to detail.
- CANDIDATE PROFILE:
Your key skills and attributes will include:
- A natural problem solver, who thinks logically and is not afraid of a challenge.
- Someone who enjoys taking ownership of a project and seeing it develop.
- A practical multi-tasker, who can focus on the detail whilst never losing sight of the bigger picture.
- A self-starter that enjoys being part of a team but is also happy to work by themselves.
- Enthusiastic and enjoy your work.
POSISTION LOGISTICS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
- Minimum 3 years of related experience
- Ability to move heavy items - may include overhead lifting, pulling, and pushing of items up to 15 lbs-25 lbs.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Being part of a diverse working environment of people who we learn from every day.
- The chance to train and develop your skills in a fast-working environment.
- Competitive benefits package –
- Physical wellbeing: Private medical insurance and ability to add family members, dental cover, and vision cover.
- Financial wellbeing: 401k retirement plan, and discounts across multiple retailers.
- Mental Wellbeing: Employee assistance programme.
- Lifestyle: Orlebar Brown product discounts and employee-only sales.
- Social: Regular social events with your team.
- Employee Recognition: Service award incentives, 1 week Holiday Better time off across the year to practice what we preach (paid leave for contracted weekly hours and separate from the 15 days paid time off).
At Orlebar Brown, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity, and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience, and potential you could bring to Orlebar Brown.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Shift:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Luxury Retail: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22