Vendor Brand Specialist, Ghirardelli
As the Vendor Brand Specialist, you will be a brand ambassador for Ghirardelli Chocolate Company and a smiling face of DFS. You will work on a key role on the sales floor and be the first direct conduit between your brand and our customers. You will build customer loyalty and relationships while challenging yourself with the sales and productivity targets.
Selling via the Best Customer Experience
- Assist customers in selecting, purchasing, and refunding merchandise while demonstrating your excellence in customer service
- Complete customer transactions in a professional and timely manner
- Identify customer's temperaments and recommend products that suit their style
- Respond to customer queries and complaints in a polite and courteous manner; refer to the Manager on Duty if appropriate
- Assist other sales staff in peak periods to ensure customers in all areas are attended to promptly, with waiting time reduced to the minimum
Floor and Product Presentation
Ensure floor presentation meets or exceeds brand and DFS requirementsMaintain reasonable stock levels of all merchandise in the departmentBe familiar with the store layout; direct customers to merchandise, services and facilities as appropriateAssist the Management team in the coordination and execution of merchandising activities, e.g. inventory management, promotional activities and merchandise stock flowIdeal Candidate
High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and work experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the jobMinimum 2+ years in sales or customer service experience in a retail environment; luxury sales, spirits, wine experience or brand ambassador experience preferredComfortable with one-on-one elevated customer service; clienteling experienceFamiliar with using the POS Terminal; with accurate and quick transaction handling abilityAble to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environmentHigh energy level, have a positive approach to job and group responsibilitiesAbility to work flexible hours / shifts, including weekends, nights and holidaysSecondary language speaking is beneficial, but not requiredBenefits :
Day One Health Benefits401k Plan ContributionsPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysMonthly CommissionUniform AllowanceParking ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsThis is a union, non-exempt position with a base hourly rate of $24.50 and eligible for commission.
DFS is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy and practice to employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications and competency and to provide all employees with a workplace that is free of discrimination. Employment decisions are based on qualifications such as education, work experience and talent, and are made without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected by law.