job description

WHO WE ARE:

Saks Fifth Avenue is a leading destination for luxury fashion, driven by a mission to help customers express themselves through relevant and inspiring style. Since its inception in 1924, the company has delivered one-of-a-kind shopping experiences, featuring an expertly curated assortment of fashion and highly personalized customer service. Its unique approach combines an emphasis on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of 33 extraordinary locations across North America for seamless, all-channel shopping. Saks Fifth Avenue is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of top luxury retail brands and real estate assets.

What This Position is All About:

Under the direction of Assistant General Manager. Merchandise, the Art Advisor, is an exceptional salesperson who provides outstanding customer service and excels in developing strong, long-lasting client relationships. The Art Advisor will drive the business by providing expert knowledge on the Saks Fifth Avenue Art Collection and is responsible for training and education of other SFA Associates. They will have a background in Art history and have knowledge on present day art market, collecting and specific art movements.

Who You Are:

• A passion and thorough knowledge of Art, YOU ARE THE EXPERT!
• Inspires others with their recommendations, builds trust quickly and can gain cooperation with little disruption
• Ability to effectively communicate a clear vision.
• Drive positive outcomes through objectives and is great at networking and relationship management
• Driven and have entrepreneurial confidence to succeed
• Can be depended on for a unique perspective.
• Possess a friendly and positive demeanor and genuinely enjoys interacting with Clients and Associates.

You Also Have:

• A background in or are currently studying Art History
• Associate's degree and one year of experience, or combination of experience and/or education
• Exhibits exceptional communication skills and is able to speak confidently and intelligently about the collection.
• The ability to work effectively within a team and utilize resources to accomplish goals.

As The Art Advisor, You Will:

• Maintain thorough understanding of our current collection in order to best articulate relevant artistic concepts to clients and other SFA associates.
• Builds familiarity with current collections around NYC, and other galleries, in order to best assist our team and inform customers.
• Identifies themselves as a resource for any questions about the collection and artists.
• Creates a welcoming and engaging experience that is inclusive to all clients
• Consistently meet and exceed sales plans
• Establish and develop clientele base
• Maintain and gain the knowledge and expertise on the collection we offer (Product Knowledge) and share that knowledge throughout the store
• Collaborate with Saks Leadership and our corporate partners to maximize sales opportunities through consultative selling and clienteling
• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed

Your Life and Career at SFA:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation 

• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate 

• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)

• An amazing employee discount

Thank you for your interest in SFA. We look forward to reviewing your application.

SFA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SFA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SFA welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between [$20.31 - 25.39 per hour].  Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Thank you for your interest in SFA. We look forward to reviewing your application.

 SFA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SFA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SFA welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.