- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
About Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein is a globally influential American fashion house founded in New York in 1968, celebrated for its refined minimalism, modern sensuality, and cultural impact across apparel, underwear, denim, fragrance, and lifestyle categories. As an employer, the brand offers a dynamic environment where design intelligence, commercial agility, and inclusive storytelling converge. Its teams contribute to a legacy shaped by bold imagery, disciplined simplicity, and a distinctly urban point of view. Calvin Klein seeks talent eager to challenge convention, understand contemporary consumers, and build resonant brand experiences within an international organization committed to creativity, collaboration, and responsible growth.
Calvin Klein seeks a Sales Associate to deliver exceptional customer service and drive sales at its Tokyo retail locations, including the flagship Meiji-dori store. The role encompasses customer engagement, inventory management, and visual merchandising responsibilities, with opportunities to expand scope aligned with individual career progression. Career advancement pathways include positions such as Category Leader, Assistant Store Manager, Store Manager, and Retail Manager, with promotion opportunities available twice annually.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging customer service and product consultation to drive brand awareness and sales of Calvin Klein collections
- Execute point-of-sale transactions and maintain accurate inventory records
- Maintain visual merchandising standards and update store displays and staff styling content
- Contribute to team-based sales targets and performance metrics
- Participate in OJT and product knowledge sessions to develop professional selling expertise
- Support store operations and collaborate with team members to achieve departmental goals
Qualifications
- Minimum one year of apparel or fashion retail sales experience (including accessories, footwear, bags, hats, or jewelry)
- Demonstrated passion for customer service, sales, and fashion
- Professional demeanor with a warm, welcoming presentation
- Strong alignment with Calvin Klein brand values and aesthetics
- Embodiment of PVH core values: passion, integrity, cooperation, individuality, and responsibility
Skills
Experience
Minimum one year of apparel or fashion retail sales experience required. Experience in department stores, luxury fashion brands, pre-owned luxury retailers, and select boutiques is preferred. Language proficiency in English or Mandarin Chinese is advantageous.
Education
No formal education requirement; applicants from fashion schools and career changers are welcomed. Second-career and UI turn applicants encouraged to apply.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
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Benefits
Employee discount with subsidy program; incentive and commission structures; transportation allowance; comprehensive social insurance (health, employment, workers' compensation, pension); 200+ free e-learning courses; affiliated employee benefits membership; defined contribution pension (retirement savings); service recognition awards; housing allowance (for company-mandated relocation); single occupant relocation allowance; 107 annual paid days off (bi-weekly break schedule) including birthday leave, wellbeing leave, and mental health leave; paid time off (average 2+ days monthly); condolence and bereavement leave; sick leave (2 days annually); maternity, parental, and family leave options; uniform allowance (bi-annual); employee discount rebate of 15% on retail purchases applied to salary every three months; no mandatory relocation for regionally-limited contract option.
Culture
Calvin Klein fosters a modern, inclusive workplace culture shaped by bold creativity, confident self-expression, and a global fashion perspective. As an employer, the brand encourages collaboration across disciplines, empowers teams to challenge conventions, and maintains a fast-paced environment where innovation and cultural relevance are central to its identity.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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