Top Benefits
About the role
Toronto
THE JOHN VARVATOS TEAM The heartbeat of any brand is its people. The John Varvatos culture is full of passion, creativity, and rock n roll! With many opportunities for growth and career development, we are a company that has ambitious plans for growth, and each individual plays a vital role in achieving our goals. We recognize each individual's contributions and treat each other with dignity, respect, and fairness.
THE ROLE We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Retail team as a Stylist. The Stylist will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, maintaining merchandise and store appearance, as well as meeting and exceeding established sales goals. Other duties include assisting with customer transactions, maintaining and achieving high operational standards, exceeding merchandising goals, and developing a clientele base.
Job Responsibilities
- Learning, referencing and applying product knowledge information to recommend, select, and obtain merchandise based on customers' needs.
- Establishing, meeting, and exceeding sales and performance goals.
- Building lasting relationships with customers and expanding the client book.
- Maintaining a positive, energetic, and upscale atmosphere reflective of the John Varvatos brand.
- Exceeding expectations in identifying store trends and communicating these trends to the buyer.
- Connecting with customers and understanding their needs, such as documenting and communicating customer requests.
- Proactively seeking opportunities to up-sell and add-on additional merchandise, while enhancing the customer's experience, not overwhelming them.
- Continually display exemplary customer service in dealing with all clients.
- Display creative problem solving abilities in accommodating client needs (returns, damaged merchandise, etc.).
- Assist with stocking merchandise on shelves, as well as assisting with pricing merchandise and maintaining a clean and organized appearance of the store.
Position Requirements
- Strong work ethic and customer service mentality.
- Complete understanding of the John Varvatos customer and lifestyle.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Driven and enthusiastic in exceeding sales goals.
- Resourceful and hands-on approach to problem solving.
- Extremely motivated, with the drive and follow-through skills to increase clientele base and aid existing clients in growing their John Varvatos collection.
Education And Experience
- High School diploma required; Associates degree preferred
- Minimum of 2+ years as a luxury sales professional.
- Fluency or conversational level in a foreign language is a plus.
This is a full time position at $19.00 USD/Hour, Plus Commission Bonus.
What We Stand For
- RESPECT: We treat our team, customers, suppliers, partners and planet with respect, always. We speak respectfully about and to others. We respect our customer's valuable time, and each other's. We work as a unified team and respect each other's differences
- RESOLVE: We are determined and we do not give up. We follow through on our commitments. We take accountability and face challenges with enthusiasm
- RAREFIED PASSION: We act with utmost integrity. We seek to continually improve and respond to feedback. We advocate for our brand, customer and product
- REFINEMENT: We pay fanatical attention to the details that make the John Varvatos difference. We strive to be exceptional in all we do.
Benefits Your career matters to us and we will do what it takes to help you on your journey in life. You’ll be challenging yourself and your leadership. The opportunities will be there, and you’ll be working within an environment that rewards hard work and innovation. Internal promotion is the norm not the exception and you’ll be supported in your ambition to reach the next step of your career.
Health & Wellbeing Benefits Plan Include
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care Accounts
- Commuter & Parking Saving Accounts
- 401(k) Enrollment - Traditional 401(k)
- Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
- Voluntary Additional Life & Disability Coverage for Spouse and Child(ren)
- Basic Life and Disability
- Short/Long-Term Disability
- Accident & Critical Illness
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Pet Insurance
- Personal Clothing Discount and Clothing Allotment
- Eligible Commission Program
Note: Availability of the benefits are based on location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. John Varvatos reserves the right to amend or withdraw these benefits at any time.
In addition to this we offer a competitive pay and benefits package that includes an amazing employee clothing allotment and discount. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we very much look forward to working with you.
About John Varvatos
John Varvatos is a brand that occupies a unique place in the landscape of American design. It unites old world craftsmanship and refined tailoring with modern innovations in textiles and a rock ‘n’ roll sensibility. Launched in 2000 with a collection of tailored clothing and sportswear, the brand now represents an entire lifestyle that includes belts, bags, footwear, eyewear, limited edition watches and fragrances as well as the younger, edgier John Varvatos Star USA collection. A wildly successful collaboration with Converse gave rise to reinterpreted versions of the classic Chuck Taylor All Star and Jack Purcell sneakers, including the creation of the John Varvatos Laceless Chuck Taylor.
Inspired by the passion, creative spirit and deeply original style of talented musicians, John Varvatos credits his early obsession with rock ‘n roll as the catalyst for his interest in fashion. A unifying theme in his design, it is deeply ingrained in all his efforts and evident in every expression of the brand. The memorable ad campaigns for the main collection—shot by Grammy-nominated music documentarian Danny Clinch—have featured such legendary icons as Iggy Pop, Alice Cooper, Jimmy Page, Velvet Revolver and Willie Nelson. These strong characters and their eclectic personal styles lend a fresh perspective and timeless relevance to John Varvatos’ authentically detailed clothes.
Music is also central to the brand’s philanthropic efforts, including the annual Stuart House Benefit concert that raises money for the treatment of sexually abused children. What began as a small in-store event in Los Angeles 14 years ago has become an outdoor concert that closes down Melrose Avenue. Past years have featured Cheap Trick, ZZ Top, Dave Matthews, as well as Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith.
John Varvatos has been recognized by the CFDA with the Perry Ellis Award for New Menswear Designer in 2000, and as Menswear Designer of the Year in 2001 and 2005. In December 2007, he was named GQ magazine’s “Designer of the Year” for its 12th annual “Men of the Year” issue. He was honored as Menswear Designer of the Year at the 10th Annual Style Awards in September 2013. In October 2013 John released his first book entitled, John Varvatos: Rock in Fashion, which documents the elements of rock style that have embodied the music community for decades. In February 2014, John Varvatos entered into a strategic partnership with Republic Records and launched John Varvatos Records. In 2015, John received several accolades including Most Innovative at MR Magazine’s MR Awards Honoring Game Changers in the Menswear Industry, The Cultural Icon Award at the T.J. Martell Foundation’s 40th Anniversary Gala, the ACE Award for “Designer of the Year” given by The Accessories Council, which was particularly important because it was the first time they recognized a men’s only designer, and the Fashion Cares award given by the Samuel Waxman Foundation.
The collection is currently distributed in freestanding John Varvatos stores across the US including the 315 Bowery boutique in the space that formerly housed the seminal underground music club CBGB. In addition, the collection is available online, in luxury retail stores and better specialty boutiques throughout the world.
Please check out the John Varvatos Careers Page for open Corporate & Retail positions: https://www.johnvarvatos.com/careers
http://www.johnvarvatos.com http://www.facebook.com/JohnVarvatos http://www.instagram.com/johnvarvatos http://www.twitter.com/johnvarvatos
Top Benefits
About the role
Toronto
THE JOHN VARVATOS TEAM The heartbeat of any brand is its people. The John Varvatos culture is full of passion, creativity, and rock n roll! With many opportunities for growth and career development, we are a company that has ambitious plans for growth, and each individual plays a vital role in achieving our goals. We recognize each individual's contributions and treat each other with dignity, respect, and fairness.
THE ROLE We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Retail team as a Stylist. The Stylist will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, maintaining merchandise and store appearance, as well as meeting and exceeding established sales goals. Other duties include assisting with customer transactions, maintaining and achieving high operational standards, exceeding merchandising goals, and developing a clientele base.
Job Responsibilities
- Learning, referencing and applying product knowledge information to recommend, select, and obtain merchandise based on customers' needs.
- Establishing, meeting, and exceeding sales and performance goals.
- Building lasting relationships with customers and expanding the client book.
- Maintaining a positive, energetic, and upscale atmosphere reflective of the John Varvatos brand.
- Exceeding expectations in identifying store trends and communicating these trends to the buyer.
- Connecting with customers and understanding their needs, such as documenting and communicating customer requests.
- Proactively seeking opportunities to up-sell and add-on additional merchandise, while enhancing the customer's experience, not overwhelming them.
- Continually display exemplary customer service in dealing with all clients.
- Display creative problem solving abilities in accommodating client needs (returns, damaged merchandise, etc.).
- Assist with stocking merchandise on shelves, as well as assisting with pricing merchandise and maintaining a clean and organized appearance of the store.
Position Requirements
- Strong work ethic and customer service mentality.
- Complete understanding of the John Varvatos customer and lifestyle.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Driven and enthusiastic in exceeding sales goals.
- Resourceful and hands-on approach to problem solving.
- Extremely motivated, with the drive and follow-through skills to increase clientele base and aid existing clients in growing their John Varvatos collection.
Education And Experience
- High School diploma required; Associates degree preferred
- Minimum of 2+ years as a luxury sales professional.
- Fluency or conversational level in a foreign language is a plus.
This is a full time position at $19.00 USD/Hour, Plus Commission Bonus.
What We Stand For
- RESPECT: We treat our team, customers, suppliers, partners and planet with respect, always. We speak respectfully about and to others. We respect our customer's valuable time, and each other's. We work as a unified team and respect each other's differences
- RESOLVE: We are determined and we do not give up. We follow through on our commitments. We take accountability and face challenges with enthusiasm
- RAREFIED PASSION: We act with utmost integrity. We seek to continually improve and respond to feedback. We advocate for our brand, customer and product
- REFINEMENT: We pay fanatical attention to the details that make the John Varvatos difference. We strive to be exceptional in all we do.
Benefits Your career matters to us and we will do what it takes to help you on your journey in life. You’ll be challenging yourself and your leadership. The opportunities will be there, and you’ll be working within an environment that rewards hard work and innovation. Internal promotion is the norm not the exception and you’ll be supported in your ambition to reach the next step of your career.
Health & Wellbeing Benefits Plan Include
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care Accounts
- Commuter & Parking Saving Accounts
- 401(k) Enrollment - Traditional 401(k)
- Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
- Voluntary Additional Life & Disability Coverage for Spouse and Child(ren)
- Basic Life and Disability
- Short/Long-Term Disability
- Accident & Critical Illness
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Pet Insurance
- Personal Clothing Discount and Clothing Allotment
- Eligible Commission Program
Note: Availability of the benefits are based on location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. John Varvatos reserves the right to amend or withdraw these benefits at any time.
In addition to this we offer a competitive pay and benefits package that includes an amazing employee clothing allotment and discount. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we very much look forward to working with you.
About John Varvatos
John Varvatos is a brand that occupies a unique place in the landscape of American design. It unites old world craftsmanship and refined tailoring with modern innovations in textiles and a rock ‘n’ roll sensibility. Launched in 2000 with a collection of tailored clothing and sportswear, the brand now represents an entire lifestyle that includes belts, bags, footwear, eyewear, limited edition watches and fragrances as well as the younger, edgier John Varvatos Star USA collection. A wildly successful collaboration with Converse gave rise to reinterpreted versions of the classic Chuck Taylor All Star and Jack Purcell sneakers, including the creation of the John Varvatos Laceless Chuck Taylor.
Inspired by the passion, creative spirit and deeply original style of talented musicians, John Varvatos credits his early obsession with rock ‘n roll as the catalyst for his interest in fashion. A unifying theme in his design, it is deeply ingrained in all his efforts and evident in every expression of the brand. The memorable ad campaigns for the main collection—shot by Grammy-nominated music documentarian Danny Clinch—have featured such legendary icons as Iggy Pop, Alice Cooper, Jimmy Page, Velvet Revolver and Willie Nelson. These strong characters and their eclectic personal styles lend a fresh perspective and timeless relevance to John Varvatos’ authentically detailed clothes.
Music is also central to the brand’s philanthropic efforts, including the annual Stuart House Benefit concert that raises money for the treatment of sexually abused children. What began as a small in-store event in Los Angeles 14 years ago has become an outdoor concert that closes down Melrose Avenue. Past years have featured Cheap Trick, ZZ Top, Dave Matthews, as well as Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith.
John Varvatos has been recognized by the CFDA with the Perry Ellis Award for New Menswear Designer in 2000, and as Menswear Designer of the Year in 2001 and 2005. In December 2007, he was named GQ magazine’s “Designer of the Year” for its 12th annual “Men of the Year” issue. He was honored as Menswear Designer of the Year at the 10th Annual Style Awards in September 2013. In October 2013 John released his first book entitled, John Varvatos: Rock in Fashion, which documents the elements of rock style that have embodied the music community for decades. In February 2014, John Varvatos entered into a strategic partnership with Republic Records and launched John Varvatos Records. In 2015, John received several accolades including Most Innovative at MR Magazine’s MR Awards Honoring Game Changers in the Menswear Industry, The Cultural Icon Award at the T.J. Martell Foundation’s 40th Anniversary Gala, the ACE Award for “Designer of the Year” given by The Accessories Council, which was particularly important because it was the first time they recognized a men’s only designer, and the Fashion Cares award given by the Samuel Waxman Foundation.
The collection is currently distributed in freestanding John Varvatos stores across the US including the 315 Bowery boutique in the space that formerly housed the seminal underground music club CBGB. In addition, the collection is available online, in luxury retail stores and better specialty boutiques throughout the world.
Please check out the John Varvatos Careers Page for open Corporate & Retail positions: https://www.johnvarvatos.com/careers
http://www.johnvarvatos.com http://www.facebook.com/JohnVarvatos http://www.instagram.com/johnvarvatos http://www.twitter.com/johnvarvatos