At the
crossroads of fashion and sport, Lacoste creates and liberates movement. Both
universal and timeless, the brand transcends cultures and generations,
elevating the crocodile as a rallying sign.
iconic French brand present in nearly 100 countries, Lacoste stands out for its
unique know-how in each of it areas of expertise, from garment factory to
omnichannel distribution.
Lacoste, elegance goes beyond style. This elegance guides all of its actions
and its social and environmental commitments.
Working
at Lacoste is belonging to a community of 8,500 employees on the move to build
the future. Committed to making equal opportunities a reality and to revealing
potential, the company brings together talents from all walks of life,
embracing their differences.
Lacoste
is one of the inspiring brands driven by passionate people within the MF Brands
Group, alongside Aigle, Gant, Tecnifibre and The Kooples ( http : / / mf-brands.com / ).
Essential Job Responsibilities :
Provide a professional and excellent level of
customer service with existing and new customers.
Generate sales by identifying appropriate
business targets. Build new customer base to maximize sales. Retain
existing customers by providing by developing trust and strong client
relationships.
Demonstrate clientele skills through customer
outreach and ward-robing skills.
Lead, direct and motivate the sales team in
order to achieve the overall corporate sales objectives.
Delegate functions and tasks to team
associates.
- Implement the sales strategy plan.
- Execute floor leadership own the sales floor
with the Store Manager; greet all customers in a professional, friendly,
and timely manner, including answering phones and directing customer
inquiries.
Coach and train retail sales staff on best
sales practices.
Identify current and future trends that appeal
to the consumer.
Ensure that the fitting rooms are ready for
customers by promptly clearing our merchandise and returning it to the
proper area of the selling floor
Ensure merchandise is clean and ready to be
displayed.
Develop product knowledge by completing
e-learning modules and training with the SM or ASM in order to communicate
it to the customer.
Adhere to loss prevention and inventory control
and compliance procedures.
Ensure promotions are accurate and merchandised
to company standards.
- Monitor local competitors.
- Handle customer questions, complaints, and
issues.
Support and reinforce positive employee
relations through leading and developing a quality store team, and
communicate and partner with the Store / Assistant Manager on coaching and
conflict resolution.
Perform all other duties as assigned and
required.
Hold store keys and regularly participate in
store opening and closing functions.
Core competencies and traits :
Sales and Goal Oriented
Must have the ability to maintain level of sales performance as determined by
Company goals.
Customer Service Oriented Must be
skilled in working with clients and building ongoing relationships that will
result in increased sales.
Cooperation - Works well with other
people. Takes time to help customers and co-workers when required.
Adaptability / Resilience Able to
perform a wide variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice.
Must be able to overcome obstacles and deal with customers in a fast-paced,
high-volume, and competitive environment.
Requirements / Qualifications :
minimum of 2 years sales experience in retail.
Strong
selling skills with an emphasis on client development.
Excellent
communication skills required.
Entrepreneurial
mindset with the ability to react to business trends and identify areas of
opportunity.
Good
leadership and motivational skills as to effectively lead a team.
Sporting
Spirit - must possess a competitive edge and drive to meet goals.
Innovative
thinker that will drive our brand forward.
Core Values and Traits :
Play as One Team :
- Showing respect towards everyone
- Commitment for the team’s work and decisions
Play with Elegance :
- Striving for excellence
- Treating others with fair play and humility
Play by Daring :
- Having the courage to speak up, experiment and take initiative
- To explore new opportunities
Play with Tenacity :
- Constantly seek continuous improvement
- Learning from our failures
At Lacoste, we’re committed to building the best
team we can. We hire for potential and support every team member through each
step of their career development. Building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive
space for our team to think differently and push the status quo is incredibly
important to us; and we strive to use these guiding principles as the
foundation for how we interact with each other, how we build our business, and
how we hold ourselves accountable to our core values.
Equal Opportunity Employer :
At Lacoste, we’re committed to providing equal
opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment regardless
of their race, color, religion, creed, gender / sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age,
disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status,
veteran status, and / or any other characteristic protected by applicable
federal, state, and local laws.