Saks Fifth Avenue Selling Advisor — Handbags
- Seniority
- Junior
- Compensation
- $10–17.10/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- May 5, 2026
About Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue is an iconic luxury department store and part of the Saks Global portfolio, known for a curated assortment of designer fashion and a highly personalized client experience. The brand operates a network of flagship and regional locations across North America and invests in omnichannel retail, combining immersive in-store service with a strong digital presence.
Saks Fifth Avenue — Selling Advisor, Handbags in Atlanta, GA. On-site role focused on client development, consultative sales and luxury product expertise.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute consultative selling techniques to meet and exceed individual sales targets and store objectives.
- Develop and maintain a loyal clientele through proactive clienteling, follow-up and relationship-building.
- Maintain deep product knowledge of handbag assortments and associated designer brands to inform client recommendations.
- Collaborate with vendor partners to maximize sales opportunities through coordinated events, trunk shows and client build activities.
- Support ad hoc store operations and merchandising tasks as required to enhance the customer experience.
Qualifications
- Proven sales ability with a documented track record of achieving targets; luxury retail experience preferred.
- Client-focused mindset with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and capacity to apply a big‑picture perspective to selling opportunities.
- Self-motivated, goal-driven and dependable; consistently seeks ways to improve processes and results.
- Passion for fashion and accessories, with the ability to act as a product expert for clients.
Skills
Experience
Demonstrated sales success in a retail environment; experience selling premium or designer handbags/accessories preferred. Prior luxury or multi-brand retail experience is advantageous.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; retail, fashion or customer-service training preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 10 to USD 17.10 per hour.
Benefits
Medical insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; basic life insurance; supplemental life insurance; disability insurance; voluntary benefits (critical illness, hospital and accident insurance); employee discount.
Culture
The Saks Fifth Avenue workplace emphasizes client-centric, high-performance retailing within a collaborative environment. Employees are exposed to luxury-brand partnerships and opportunities for cross-functional advancement across retail, distribution and digital teams.
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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