Apparel Fashion Stylist and Sales Associate

Apparel Fashion Stylist and Sales Associate

• Full-time
• Department:
  Executive Management & Support Functions

Fearrington Village is an English-inspired property nestled in the idyllic countryside of North Carolina. Our southern hospitality is part of everything we do as we aim to make each of our guests feel welcome.

Located 15 minutes from Chapel Hill, our property is one of the original Relais & Chateaux destinations in North America since 1980, complete with an award-winning fine-dining restaurant, luxury 32-room inn, spa, boutique shops, a beer and pizza garden, events spaces, and one of the state’s last remaining independent bookstores.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Hourly compensation depends on experience
• After a
  90-day probation period
  , the employee is entitled to the following:
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance throughBCBSNC
  • STD/LTD. Life and other ancillary plans
  • PTO and Sick Pay
  • 20% Discount in the village, excluding alcoholic beverages
  • Annual complimentary dinner and stay at The Fearrington House Inn and Restaurant
  • Discounts with other Relais & Chateaux properties
  • 401(k) and match at 1 year of employment

Dovecote Style is a thoughtfully curated women’s boutique at Fearrington Village, offering a refined mix of clothing, accessories, and lifestyle pieces. Our aesthetic is effortless, modern, and timeless—focused on helping women feel confident, comfortable, and beautifully put together.

Position Summary

Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday (Full-Time)
Must be available to work weekends, especially Sundays

We are seeking a polished, engaging, and style-driven Retail Stylist & Sales Associate to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who loves fashion, enjoys building relationships with clients, and has a natural ability to create complete, personalized looks.

You will play a key role in delivering a warm, elevated shopping experience while driving sales through thoughtful styling and product knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

Style clients by creating complete looks with clothing and accessories

Build relationships with repeat customers and develop a loyal clientele

Drive sales through product knowledge, storytelling, and styling suggestions

Maintain a visually appealing and well-merchandised sales floor

Assist with receiving, stocking, and inventory management

Support in-store events and promotions

Uphold the Dovecote brand aesthetic and Fearrington standard of hospitality

Qualifications

Previous retail or fashion experience preferred

Strong sense of personal style and understanding of current trends

Passion for helping others feel confident and well-dressed

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a team-oriented, customer-focused environment

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Must be reliable and available to work weekends, especially Sundays

What We Offer

A creative and inspiring retail environment

Opportunity to work with a curated, high-quality product assortment

Supportive, team-oriented culture

Employee discounts across Fearrington Village

At least 2 years experience as a stylist with retail sales

- Self-motivated with the ability to build and maintain personal clientele

- Possess an optimistic, positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to lead and be led

- Operate the register to facilitate transactions

- Read and collect data through our inventory technology

- Balancing the daily business financial records

- Generally, requires standing and walking for the entirety of shift