JOB DESCRIPTION: LEAD RETAIL STYLIST, EAST HAMPTON
Coniglio Palm Beach, a luxury resort wear brand, is seeking a lead retail stylist. This is a client- focused role responsible for delivering exceptional service, cultivating lasting relationships, and driving sales through expert styling and personalized attention. This individual combines a passion for retail with proven sales expertise and a deep understanding of the East Hampton clientele.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales & Client Management
- Consistently meet or exceed individual and store sales goals.
- Build, maintain, and grow a loyal client base through personalized outreach, appointments, and relationship management.
- Leverage existing client relationships to drive repeat business and referrals.
Styling & Merchandising
- Provide expert styling guidance to create elegant, cohesive looks tailored to each client’s taste and lifestyle.
- Maintain an elevated in-store presentation that reflects Coniglio’s luxury aesthetic and brand standards.
Customer Service
- Deliver an exceptional, attentive, and memorable shopping experience for every client.
- Anticipate client needs, provide thoughtful solutions, and ensure a seamless experience from introduction to purchase.
Store Operations
- Support daily boutique operations, including inventory management, restocking, and point-of-sale transactions.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness throughout the sales floor and fitting areas to uphold the brand’s presentation standards.
Team Leadership
- Mentor and support junior stylists, sharing expertise in sales techniques, client development, and styling excellence.
- Collaborate with colleagues to foster a positive, high-performing team culture.
Product & Trend Knowledge
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of product details, including fabrics, fit, and care.
- Stay informed on current fashion trends, styling techniques, and luxury retail best practices.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of retail experience, ideally within luxury fashion or high-end boutiques.
- An established book of clients in the East Hampton area is highly preferred.
- Strong CRM and customer relations expertise.
- Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Positive, open-minded, and engaged in creating a collaborative team atmosphere.
- Strong sense of fashion, styling, and emerging trends.
- Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and clienteling software.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional demeanor and polished personal presentation.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive hourly and commission
- Medical & Dental – 75% coverage on employee-only plans.
- Two weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO).
