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  • Assistant General Manager (AGM)
    Assistant General Manager (AGM)
    4 days ago
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Assistant General Manager – SoHo About the role Guizio is hiring a full-time Assistant General Manager for our SoHo store. You will partner with the General Manager to run the store day to day: driving sales, leading and developing the team, and delivering an elevated client experience that reflects the brand. You will step in as the senior leader on the floor when the GM is out, and own key areas of operations, visual standards and clienteling. • Location: SoHo, New York, NY (on-site), • Schedule: Full-time, including weekends, holidays and some evenings, • Reports to: General Manager Key responsibilities Sales and client experience • Drive the store toward daily, weekly and monthly sales targets; track KPIs such as conversion, average transaction value and units per transaction, • Model and coach a high-touch selling approach on the floor, • Build and grow a client book through clienteling, appointments, follow-ups and personal styling, • Resolve escalated client issues, returns and exchanges with care and good judgment Team leadership • Lead the team on the floor, run morning huddles and set daily goals, • Recruit, onboard and train sales associates with the GM, • Give regular feedback, support performance reviews and develop future leaders, • Build weekly schedules that match coverage to traffic and stay within payroll budget Operations • Open and close the store, including cash handling, POS reconciliation and security procedures, • Oversee receiving, stock replenishment, transfers and inventory counts; keep shrink low, • Maintain stockroom organization and accurate inventory in our systems, • Support omnichannel services such as ship-from-store, online order pickup and returns, • Uphold company policies, loss prevention practices and health and safety standards Visual and brand standards • Execute visual merchandising directives and floor sets on schedule, • Keep the store, fitting rooms and windows looking polished and on-brand at all times, • Share product feedback and client insights with the GM and home office Store leadership • Act as manager on duty and lead the store when the GM is out, • Represent the store at in-store events, launches and community partnerships Qualifications • 3+ years of retail experience, including 1–2 years in a supervisory or assistant manager role, ideally in fashion, luxury or contemporary apparel, • Proven track record of meeting or beating sales goals, • Experience hiring, training and coaching a sales team, • Strong clienteling skills and a genuine passion for fashion and service, • Working knowledge of store operations: POS systems (e.g., Shopify POS), inventory management, cash handling and scheduling, • Clear communicator who stays calm and organized in a fast-paced, high-traffic environment, • Comfortable with retail metrics and using data to guide decisions, • Open availability, including weekends, holidays and evenings, • Able to stand for long periods, climb ladders and lift up to 30 lbs What we offer • Compensation: $75,000 per year, plus a 20% bonus after one year of employment, • Health, dental and vision insurance, • Paid time off and paid sick leave, • Generous employee discount, • Commuter benefits, • Growth and development opportunities with a fast-growing New York brand Guizio is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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  • Telesales Executive
    Telesales Executive
    26 days ago
    $4000 monthly
    Full-time
    Floral Park

    Telesales & Business Development Representative Company: Kavazi Job Type: Paid Position Department: Sales & Business Development About Kavazi Kavazi is a growing African lifestyle and fashion brand dedicated to celebrating the beauty, culture, and creativity of African heritage. We offer a diverse collection of African fashion, fabrics, jewelry and accessories, hair and beauty products, cultural products, gifts, and other specialty items for individuals, families, and businesses. Our goal is to bring authentic African culture, style, and craftsmanship to customers around the world through a convenient and engaging shopping experience. Job Summary Kavazi is seeking an energetic and results-driven Telesales & Business Development Representative to help expand our customer base and grow both our retail and wholesale business. In this role, you will connect with prospective customers, businesses, boutiques, retailers, resellers, event organizers, community organizations, and other potential buyers to introduce Kavazi's products and identify new sales opportunities. The ideal candidate is confident on the phone, enjoys building relationships, follows up consistently, and can turn conversations into sales opportunities. Key Responsibilities • Make outbound calls to prospective retail and wholesale customers to introduce Kavazi and its product collections., • Follow up with customers who have previously expressed interest, made inquiries, or shown interest in Kavazi products., • Identify and develop potential wholesale and B2B customers, including boutiques, clothing stores, African specialty stores, resellers, event organizers, community organizations, and other businesses., • Understand each customer's needs and recommend appropriate Kavazi products, collections, quantities, or purchasing options., • Promote Kavazi's African fashion, fabrics, family collections, jewelry, accessories, beauty products, cultural products, gifts, and other merchandise., • Generate interest in new arrivals, seasonal collections, special promotions, and wholesale opportunities., • Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing customers to encourage repeat purchases and long-term business., • Respond professionally to questions regarding products, pricing, availability, ordering, and other customer inquiries., • Follow up on leads and quotations consistently to move opportunities toward a completed sale., • Handle customer objections professionally and negotiate within approved pricing and sales guidelines., • Maintain accurate records of calls, leads, follow-ups, customer conversations, and sales opportunities using the company's CRM or sales tracking system., • Identify promising markets, businesses, organizations, and customer groups that could benefit from Kavazi's products., • Collect customer feedback and share insights regarding popular products, pricing, customer preferences, and market opportunities with management., • Work closely with Kavazi's sales, marketing, e-commerce, and operations teams to improve customer acquisition and sales performance., • Meet established targets for calls, qualified leads, customer follow-ups, conversions, and sales. Qualifications • Previous experience in telesales, telemarketing, retail sales, inside sales, business development, or customer service is preferred., • Experience in fashion, apparel, fabrics, beauty products, lifestyle products, e-commerce, wholesale, or retail sales is an advantage., • Strong verbal communication skills with the confidence to speak with new customers and business owners., • Ability to build rapport quickly and maintain professional customer relationships., • Good sales, negotiation, follow-up, and objection-handling skills., • Comfortable making outbound calls and working toward measurable sales targets., • Basic experience with CRM software, spreadsheets, or other customer/sales tracking systems is preferred., • Ability to learn Kavazi's product catalog and confidently recommend products based on customer requirements., • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing multiple leads and follow-ups., • Professional English communication skills; additional languages are a plus., • Interest in African fashion, culture, lifestyle products, or multicultural retail is highly desirable. Who We're Looking For We're looking for someone who understands that successful sales are built on relationships, consistent follow-up, and understanding the customer's needs. You should be comfortable speaking with both individual customers and business owners. Whether helping a customer discover the right outfit or introducing a retailer to Kavazi's wholesale products, you should be enthusiastic about representing the Kavazi brand and creating long-term customer relationships. Why Join Kavazi? At Kavazi, you'll have an opportunity to contribute directly to the growth of an emerging African lifestyle brand. You'll gain hands-on experience in retail sales, wholesale business development, e-commerce, customer relationship management, and market expansion. Your work will help introduce more customers and businesses to African fashion, culture, creativity, and craftsmanship while helping Kavazi expand its presence in the U.S. and beyond.

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