Holt Renfrew Men's Footwear Sales Advisor

About Holt Renfrew

Founded in Quebec City in 1837, Holt Renfrew is one of Canada’s leading luxury retailers, bringing together distinguished international fashion, accessories and beauty brands. Its heritage combines an enduring appreciation of craftsmanship with a contemporary approach to retail and personalised service. As an employer, Holt Renfrew offers career paths across client-facing roles, personal shopping, merchandising, digital commerce and corporate functions. Its retail environment calls for product expertise, commercial awareness and the ability to cultivate lasting client relationships. For professionals drawn to luxury, it provides a setting where Canadian retail heritage meets the evolving expectations of a discerning, internationally minded clientele.

Role & Responsibilities

• Deliver extraordinary service to all customers consistently.
• Exceed sales and service goals and targets.
• Build a loyal personal client base by acquiring new customers, developing existing clients and retaining loyal clients.
• Attend all educational sessions, including product knowledge, vendor and Holt Renfrew seminars.
• Perform floor recovery, visual merchandising, price changes and related sales support tasks.
• Communicate regularly with personal clients by phone, mail and electronic channels about in-store events, merchandise requests, sales follow-up, birthdays and other matters.
• Resolve customer service issues and partner with selling management on issues outside established guidelines.
• Comply with all Health & Safety policies and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with privacy policies, regulations and cybersecurity measures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Proactively contact clients to share curated new arrivals aligned with their fashion preferences.
• Contribute to financial objectives.
• Pursue individual objectives linked to department goals.
• Meet success measures based on feedback from internal and external clients.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in a commission-based luxury sales environment.
• Consistent sales performance, with demonstrated results in achieving and exceeding sales quotas.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Highly collaborative approach, working with and through others in a team-oriented environment.
• Use social media platforms to promote a fashion-influencer profile and build a personal brand.
• Skilled in using multiple technology channels to strengthen existing relationships, acquire new clients and stay connected.
• Strong understanding of current and emerging fashion trends.
• Broad product knowledge across all merchandise categories in the store.
• Initiative to stay informed about new merchandise deliveries across all commodities to maximize selling potential.

Skills

Experience

At least 4 years in a commission-based luxury sales environment.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation, a generous employee discount, pension, health and dental benefits, tuition assistance, and continuous learning and development.

Culture

Holt Renfrew’s workplace culture blends its Canadian luxury retail heritage with a strong focus on personalized service, fashion expertise and lasting client relationships. Across its stores and corporate teams, collaboration, attention to detail and a shared passion for exceptional brands shape a client-focused working environment.

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