Saks Fifth Avenue Luxury Sales Associate
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–23.10/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- May 5, 2026
About Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue is an iconic American luxury department store and omnichannel retailer renowned for its curated selection of designer apparel, accessories, and beauty. The brand is recognized for a high-touch clienteling approach, aspirational store experiences and career mobility across store, digital and corporate functions.
Saks Fifth Avenue in New York seeks a Luxury Sales Associate to deliver exceptional service, drive sales and grow client relationships.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalised service to build long-term client relationships and maximize lifetime value.
- Consistently achieve and exceed individual sales plans through proactive prospecting and consultative selling.
- Maintain deep product knowledge across offered brands and communicate brand stories effectively to clients.
- Execute professional selling behaviours and day-to-day retail operations (merchandising, transactions, client follow-up).
- Collaborate with vendor partners to develop events, trunk shows and promotional opportunities that drive sales.
- Support ad hoc store needs and participate in team initiatives to improve processes and client experience.
Qualifications
- Proven retail sales track record with demonstrable results; prior luxury or designer experience preferred.
- Client-focused with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated and results-driven with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Passion for fashion and the ability to act as a trusted style expert for clients.
Skills
Experience
Proven sales experience in a retail environment; prior experience with luxury or designer brands and evidence of meeting or exceeding sales targets is strongly preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in fashion, merchandising or a related field is a plus.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 15 to USD 23.10 per hour.
Benefits
Benefits package for eligible full-time associates (medical, vision and dental); associate discount.
Culture
Saks emphasizes a high-touch, client-first retail culture with an entrepreneurial spirit and strong focus on career development. Teams are expected to be collaborative, performance-driven and committed to redefining the luxury shopping experience.
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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