What This Position is All About A Brand Ambassador is a sales associate that drives the business through expertise on a specific vendor line.  This Brand Ambassador represents the ‘face of the brand' and is responsible for technical knowledge of product, product training and education for other SFA Associates, product feedback to the merchants and vendors and advanced client and business development skills related to his or her individual sales for the brand.    Who You Are: Training skills  and Basic math skills, to interpret reports, understand individual and line goals and to develop supporting selling strategies 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 measures and is great at networking and relationship management   You Also Have: 2+ years of selling experience in like product.  As the Brand Ambassador, You Will: Excellent selling and client building skills.  Drive sales for the brand in a specific category Develop and execute strategies to drive overall sales for the brand Develop and execute strategies for acquiring new clients and expanding existing client sales to meet or exceed individual sales goals Strategically develop plan in partnership with leadership to support overall Local Business Development Plan Execute category strategies for the brand developed by the Brand Manager or GM Demonstrate expertise in customer base by having knowledge of top customers Coordinate special orders, reserves and product movement between stores to deliver to customer requests Reinforce shortage awareness and adherence to SOP as it relates to the overall profitability of the area Coordinate department efforts to maximize special events and trunk show focus days Develop partnerships with Fifth Avenue Club consultants and other Store Associates to promote line and increase intersell Educate and train SFA Associates on the technical aspects of the products (construction, fabrication, design, etc.) Act as a liaison between department and vendor representatives Leverage opportunities to share technical product knowledge to educate the customer on the characteristics of the product Act as role model for Sales Associates by exhibiting the highest customer service standards How Often You May Travel: N/A   Your Life and Career at SFA: Be part of a world-class team; work with an adventurous spirit; think and act like an owner-operator Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities, from retail to supply chain, to digital or corporate A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental) An amazing employee discount  Thank you for your interest with Saks Fifth Avenue. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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Saks Fifth Avenue 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.