Fashion Consultant, Fifth Avenue Club

Overview

Under the direction of the Suite Manager, Fifth Avenue Club, the Fashion Consultant drives personal shopping by providing outstanding service in an exclusive space, establishing new Saks Fifth Avenue accounts, and driving overall club sales volume. The role requires consistent adherence to company standards and procedures.

• Gain trust quickly and communicate directly and diplomatically.
• Have a good sense of timing, listen well, and secure cooperation with little disruption.
• Think outside the box, generating diverse solutions and entrepreneurial approaches to grow your business.
• Act with customers in mind, network and build relationships, and prioritize client needs.
• Have ties to your community and established relationships in the local market.

• Minimum of 3 years of retail experience in a customer‑focused luxury sales environment.
• Passion for luxury fashion and lifestyle.
• Experience working with sales quotas and comfortable meeting commission‑based targets.
• Established network and/or client base on multiple social media platforms, with the ability to drive business digitally through content creation.

• Maintain a high level of customer service and develop excellent client relationships.
• Initiate and utilize club events to recruit new clients, increase sales, and expand existing relationships.
• Proactively generate and share ideas with the Fifth Avenue Club team to develop individual business opportunities and maximize sales.
• Use Saks Fifth Avenue’s online client‑management tools to record and maintain client information and preferences.
• Source products for client appointments through Saks Fifth Avenue inventory networks, including flagship stores, the digital “endless aisle,” and distribution centers.
• Engage with clients and perform basic alteration fits with guidance from the Alterations Director.
• Maintain a consistent digital presence to attract new clientele, both traditionally and via social media selling.
• Act as a community and brand ambassador for Saks Fifth Avenue.
• Perform ad‑hoc responsibilities as needed.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Basic life, supplemental life, and disability insurance.
• Optional voluntary benefits such as critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance.

The starting hourly rate is between $20.00 and $25.00, depending on market, skills, experience, and other qualifications. The position is eligible for commissions according to the Company’s plan.

SFA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. The Company complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.