Retail Sales Associate
Michael Kors — Retail Sales Associate (Contract, 35h) in Paris at Printemps Haussmann. Join the sales team to deliver luxury client service and achieve sales targets.
Overview
Michael Kors is a global luxury lifestyle brand known for its jet-set aesthetic across ready-to-wear, accessories and leather goods. The house is part of Capri Holdings Limited and operates international boutiques and shop-in-shops in premium department stores, offering dynamic retail opportunities within a fast-paced, fashion-led environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalised customer service to maximise conversion and lifetime client value.
- Act as a charismatic brand ambassador, cultivating sincere client relationships and driving repeat business.
- Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets and KPIs through consultative selling.
- Ensure the boutique/shop-in-shop adheres to brand visual merchandising and operational standards.
- Work collaboratively with the sales team to maintain a cohesive, welcoming and refined in-store culture.
- Manage multiple tasks during peak periods and support store operations including stock replenishment and POS transactions.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a sales advisor in luxury retail or in a busy department-store environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to inspire trust and rapport with clients.
- Commercially driven with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Team-oriented, adaptable and able to multi-task under pressure.
- Enthusiasm for luxury fashion and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Skills
Experience
Demonstrable experience in luxury retail or a high-traffic department store environment; typically 2+ years preferred, with a history of meeting sales objectives and delivering superior client service.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in retail, sales or luxury fashion (e.g., BTS or similar) is advantageous but not mandatory.
Culture
The workplace combines a dynamic, fast-paced retail rhythm with a strong emphasis on team collaboration and brand-driven service. Michael Kors fosters an inclusive environment and maintains formal equal opportunity and accessible recruitment practices, seeking employees who embody the brand’s sophisticated, customer-focused ethos.