Gucci’s material choice, rare elements of design, and quality of production reflect into high-quality products and beautiful accessories, of high desirability. This is what allows the brand to charge high prices and establish additional value to its customers.

GUCCI Client Advisor-1

Influential, innovative and progressive, Gucci is reinventing a wholly modern approach to fashion. Under the new vision of creative director Alessandro Michele, the House has redefined luxury for the 21st century, further reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most desirable fashion houses. Eclectic, contemporary, romantic—Gucci products represent the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship and are unsurpassed for their quality and attention to detail.

Gucci is part of the Kering Group, a world leader in apparel and accessories that owns a portfolio of powerful luxury and sport and lifestyle brands.

Job Description

Role Mission

The Client Advisor has the mission to create and deliver a unique and personalized client experience for all customers so individual and store sales goals can be achieved.

Key Accountabilities

Driving sales

• Achieves individual and team sales and customer targets, KPIs by effectively using available data/systems to better understand own performance and sales opportunities
• Collects meaningful customer information throughout the client journey to feed into the CRM system
• Effectively uses cross- and upselling techniques to maximize sales opportunities.
• Guides and influences the client to make the best possible decision to buy the right product.

Client experience

• Creates an engaging and emotional client experience, offering best in class service be it in-store or on distance. Hosts the client in line with hospitality guidelines and welcome techniques.
• Proactively engages and establishes strong relationships with clients, making the client valued from the moment they enter the store
• Engages with clients to uncover purchase motivations by asking good questions and listening to clients
• Selects the right products to the client needs and benefits. Upsells and cross-sells using appropriate sales techniques
• Develops local and international client base and seeks to recruit and develop top clients.

Product and Customer Knowledge

• Using knowledge of Gucci and our products, engages with the clients using storytelling.
• Has strong knowledge of competitors (products, campaigns, trends, services, etc) and local clients’ typology in order to come up with the best possible solutions for our clients.
• Enhances the client’s experience by providing them with useful insights into the local lifestyle trends (Theater, arts, travel, etc)
• Combines styling knowledge with the ability to mix-and-match products to best serve the client.

Store operations

• As got a sound understanding of back of house procedures and operations
• Knows how to handle products effectively, manage transactions, payment processes and general store administration (eg invoice signing, …)
• Is aware and executes visual merchandising standards in line with guidelines
• Understands how the store operates and how to best contribute to the overall functioning of the store.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of luxury fashion sales experience preferably in a similar role or customer service setting;
• Proven ability to drive and exceed individual and store results;
• Proven ability to build lasting relationships with customers and colleagues;
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Strong organization and follow-up skills are essential;
• Accuracy and attention to detail needed;
• Candidate should be team-focused with a desire to collaborate effectively;
• Ability to work in a fast moving, high pressure and dynamic environment;
• High flexibility and ability to adapt to different customers;
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which includes,
• Fluency in English and/or regional/foreign language

GUCCI Client Advisor

The Gucci Client Advisor is responsible for providing our clients with exceptional service by meeting their individual needs and expectations, as well as serving as a “Gucci Ambassador”, promoting the philosophy and values of the brand.  Passion for the brand is conveyed through creating a branded, luxury client experience.

 

Key Accountabilities

• Consistently achieve or exceed monthly and seasonal individual and store sales goals, enhancing and developing the business;
• Provide an exceptional customer service experience by exceeding client expectations, demonstrating an excellent knowledge of the products as well as Gucci history and heritage in accordance with the Gucci selling ceremony;
• Drive and exceed individual KPI goals by ensuring the highest level of customer service and quality of sales;
• Capture meaningful customer data according to the Company tools (CRM), for the purpose of connecting with the client, building relationships, and personalizing future client development opportunities;
• Maintain an active, accurate, neat, and organized client book, contacting clients regularly and providing appropriate follow-up on all sales or client requests;
• Ability to discuss with clients and give advice on general trends in the fashion world and developments in the luxury market, showing passion for fashion and luxury products;
• Work as a team player and partner with fellow colleagues, foster open and constructive communication to ensure a consistent and exceptional experience, and contribute to a positive working environment;
• Maintain security standards within the store to ensure safety of customers, colleagues, and merchandise;
• Contribute to upholding the visual display of all products in accordance with Gucci visual standards;
• Maintain a neat and organized understock and stock room;
• Adhere to Gucci image standards and guidelines;
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

 

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred;
• 3+ years of luxury fashion sales experience preferably in a similar role or customer service setting;
• Proven ability to drive and exceed individual and store results and build lasting relationships with customers and colleagues;
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Strong organization and follow-up skills are essential;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• Candidate should be team-focused with a desire to collaborate effectively;
• Ability to work in a fast moving and dynamic environment;
• High flexibility and ability to adapt to different customers;
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which includes, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

 

Key Pillars for Ways of Working

• Execute the mission of the role with a Radically Client-Centric mindset;
• Approach activities and relationships with a methodology that promotes Flat, Connected and Fast ways of collaborative working;
• Be Relentlessly Creative and approach challenges with an innovative mindset;
• Demonstrate that Everyone is an Owner through thoughts, actions, and behaviors.

 

Key Behaviors to Amplify What We Do

 

Explore

Considerate Thinker

• Sees the big picture and understands how own actions and decisions impact others and the organization as a whole

Solutions Developer

• Actively scans the environment for new approaches, blending different ideas to come with creative yet effective solutions

 

Deliver

Accountable Achiever

• Actively gets things done, raising the bar for performance, and taking accountability for own actions

Agile Advocate

• Driven by the sense of urgency, promotes change and takes smart risks in pursuit of goals

 

Connect

Connection Builder

• Builds trust-based relationships across boundaries and encourages collaboration
• Adapts own style to communicate impactfully

People Enabler

• Empowers others by providing autonomy and encouraging self-expression, valuing, and amplifying each person’s uniqueness

 

Build

Continuous Learner

• Is self-aware, curious to learn and seeks feedback from others to continuously grow, always putting improvement over comfort

Talent Builder

• Provides constructive and on-going feedback, coaches and helps others to achieve their full potential

 

Work Authorization

• Qualified candidates must have the proper work authorization to work in the United States

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN – Client Advisor

Alexander McQueen is a British luxury fashion house founded by Lee Alexander McQueen in 1992. In 2001, the house joined the Kering Group and, since December 2023, is under the creative direction of Seán McGirr.
Alexander McQueen is distinctive for an expression of individuality, subversive strength and raw power. With a design studio and atelier based in London, the house is known for uncompromising quality and creative vision.
At Alexander McQueen, we live and breathe a culture defined by our key Behaviours:
• Empowerment – We empower our team and peers, providing unwavering support to ensure everyone can thrive; this means giving support to your team and those you are working with to succeed.
• Teamwork – We put an emphasis on Teamwork; this means working together as a collective to achieve shared goals.
• Respect – We value respect, treating everyone with dignity and showing genuine appreciation for their efforts: this means treating everyone equally.
• Kindness – We believe kindness is integral to everything we do; this means demonstrating compassion and empathy towards others.

 

Job Description

The Alexander McQueen Client Advisor will be a passionate brand ambassador and dedicated team player, promoting brand loyalty and transforming every Client visit into a memorable luxury shopping experience. With full accountability for meeting KPI’s set through personalised client experience and cross selling of products, the Client Advisor will take full ownership of the exclusive relationships of the AMQ clientele.

 

Key Accountabilities

• Provide exceptional client experience by greeting, listening and assisting clients in exceeding their needs, demonstrating an excellent knowledge of the products as well as of AMQ history and heritage
• Proactively seize all cross-selling opportunities, utilizing all product categories available in the store
• Recruit, Maintain and develop Client relationships through a custom-made approach and with the support of CRM and digital tools to strengthen Client loyalty
• Strengthen Client loyalty by participating in the Department or Store’s clienteling initiatives
• Engage with Clients on general trends in the fashion world and developments in luxury market, showing passion for fashion and luxury products
• Be driven to exceed individual financial targets and maximize own sales performances contributing to the success of the entire store
• Foster open and constructive communication with team members, taking a collaborative approach and proposing effective solutions when needed. Promote a positive working environment in line with the House Code of Behaviours.
• Maintain a continual learning mindset by actively seeking and embracing feedback from both colleagues and management.
• Maintain shop floor standards and appropriate levels of products on the sales floor, in line with House policies and procedures, by utilizing various training resources provided by the Company
• Follow Company grooming, accordingly with AMQ standards and policies
• Act in compliance to Company procedures and guidelines on visual merchandising, operational guidelines and stock procedures, as well as cash activity, inventory, logistics and all main reporting activities requested by head office, ensuring that Company policies and procedures are proactively executed

 

Key Requirements

• You will be able to demonstrate the desired Alexander McQueen behaviours
• Proven experience in a similar role within fashion retail companies or customer service-related field
• Proven ability to drive and exceed individual and store KPIs
• Possesses genuine interest in fashion and follows industry trends/news
• Team-player mentality
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong selling skills and ability to overcome objections
• Client centric approach and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Ability to work in a fast moving and dynamic environment
• Luxury product knowledge with keen interest in fashion trends, luxury market, social media etc
• Ability to use digital retail tools and CRM
• Knowledge of Arabic will be considered an asset

 

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.