Sales Advisor - Le Bon Marché
Job description
About the role
The role represents Anine Bing as a Stylist within Le Bon Marché. This position partners with an in-store sales team. The focus is on cultivating customer relationships and driving performance. You will act as the primary fashion consultant for the Anine Bing capsule within the department, translating the brand's aesthetic into personalized client solutions. Success in this position is defined by your ability to blend expert styling advice with a consultative approach to selling. You will be responsible for managing the full client journey from initial discovery to final sale and post-purchase satisfaction. This role requires a high level of ownership over your client base and the commercial results you generate. You will be expected to leverage both in-store interactions and digital channels to build a loyal client portfolio. Ultimately, this position is accountable for exceeding store sales goals through a combination of product expertise and relationship building.
Key facts
What you'll do
Personalized service drives sales growth through one-on-one client interactions in store and digitally.
Store sales goals are met and exceeded by consistently performing at high standards.
Fashion and product knowledge develops into expert styling capabilities through ongoing learning.
Lasting customer relationships form the basis for repeat business and personal client outreach.
In-store and virtual selling remains effective through comfort with technology and digital tools.
Store presentation stays orderly with a maintained clean and organized environment.
Daily store operations run smoothly with support for inventory management and visual merchandising.
Weekly visual merchandising updates and regular product knowledge training sessions keep the team informed.
You will analyze client behavior to curate a personalized shopping experience that maximizes conversion.
Product expertise is deepened through continuous study of collections, materials, and construction details.
Collaboration with visual merchandising ensures that the brand narrative is communicated effectively on the sales floor.
You will utilize a client book to document preferences, purchase history, and future purchase intent for strategic follow-up.
Performance data is reviewed to identify trends, adjust selling strategies, and achieve individual and team targets.
You will represent Anine Bing at trade events or trunk shows as required to elevate brand presence.
All activities are conducted in strict adherence to company policies, brand standards, and loss prevention protocols.
Requirements
The posting states a bachelor's degree requirement. Fashion, styling, or retail sales experience spans 1-3 years.
Department store corner, concession, or shop-in-shop experience is preferred for this role.
Personal styling thrives in a goal-driven environment.
A client book builds and maintains long-term customer relationships.
The workplace benefits from a positive and engaging energy.
Communication skills remain excellent in all interactions.
Proficiency in English and French supports team collaboration.
Feedback about clientele and product flows to inform decisions and strategy.
Flexible work schedules accommodate nights, weekends, and retail holidays.
Physical movement includes regular standing, walking, bending, and store shifts.
Lifting, carrying, and moving merchandise and fixtures handles weights up to 25 - 40 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
Practical notes
The role requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting of moderate weights.
This position involves in-store and virtual selling using technology.
Equal employment opportunities apply across all protected characteristics.
Typical interview steps
Sales hiring often includes a role play, a discovery call simulation, and a presentation. Candidates may be asked to pitch a product to a panel or handle a tough objection. Behavioral questions focus on past quota attainment and deal history. Energy and preparation matter. Interviewers often simulate the job in the interview itself, so be ready to run a short discovery call or demo. Practicing your own sales pitch out loud helps.
Good to know
This role centers on fashion retail and personalized client service. The position uses tools for sales reporting, virtual selling, and product knowledge training. Team collaboration supports a global brand operating in multiple countries.
Career growth
Sales careers can move from SDR or associate to account executive, senior AE, manager, and director roles. Some sellers move into partnerships, account management, or revenue operations. Compensation typically mixes a base with commission tied to results. High performers in sales typically move into larger accounts, team leadership, or sales operations. Quota history and references carry the most weight in promotion.