Design Studio Specialist – Pottery Barn – Qatar
Job Description
Pottery Barn
Known for its casual, comfortable and stylish home furnishings, Pottery Barn draws inspiration from time-honored designs from around the world to create seasonal collections unique to its stores. Through our world-class service and product offering we strive to deliver exceptional comfort, quality and value to our customers every day. Our product range includes indoor and outdoor furniture, bedding, bath, rugs, window treatments, tabletop, decorative accessories and lighting.
The Role:
As a Design Studio Specialist, you will deliver exceptional levels of Customer Service to guests across all categories of product from initial contact, through design consultation and estimate creation, to sales closure. You will lead the Store Ground Game by executing high quality design consultations in the guest's home/place of business. Additionally, you will take responsibility for mentoring Associates on how to build and maintain client relationships, as well as how to engage in active selling, Clienteling and creating design plans.
Other responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
. Driving add-on sales of accessory products
. Actively collaborating with Management and Associate colleagues in Store, Head Office and other HFD Brands to optimise selling opportunities
. Presenting compelling and professional decorating plans, communicating what is relevant and meaningful to the customer utilising Mood Boards/ Space Plans/ and in-store collateral
. Identifying, developing and driving business sales opportunities and overall business
. Establishing and developing selling opportunities which arise from the Designer and New Movers programmes
. Saving the Sale where quality or availability issues arise
. Building Guest database and fostering Guest relationships while identifying key individuals, groups and organisations that present commercial opportunities
. Delivering excellent service during VIP and In-Store promotional events
. Maintaining accurate records of sales/returns log and ensuring approval to LOA is logged on weekly basis
. Attending product knowledge/selling skills development activities, and taking proactive ownership of PDP to maintain high level of selling skills.
Qualifications & Requirements:
You will have/be:
. At least 2 years retail visual merchandising experience
. Good planning and organisational skills
. Experience of providing a product presentation and consultation at the customers home
. CAD experience would be advantageous but not a necessity. About Us:
Alshaya Group is a dynamic family-owned enterprise which was first established in Kuwait in 1890. With a consistent record of growth and innovation, Alshaya Group is one of the world's leading brand franchise operators, offering customers an unparalleled choice of well-loved international brands, including: Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, Cos, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria's Secret, Boots, Vavavoom, Pottery Barn and KidZania.
Alshaya Group's portfolio extends across MENA, Russia, Turkey, and Europe, with thousands of stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, as well as a growing online and digital business.
Operating in multiple sectors including Fashion, Food, Health & Beauty, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment, Alshaya Group colleagues are united by a commitment to delivering great customer service and brand experiences.
Fresh, modern, and relevant, Alshaya's constantly evolving retail portfolio reflects the choices and lifestyle of its customers. From flagship stores and restaurants in prestige malls, to local coffee shops, drive-thrus and online, Alshaya Group brings customers the brands they love in the places they want to be.
Job Details
Employment Types:
Full time
Industry:
Retailing
Function:
IT
Roles:
Software Engineer / Programmer
Skills:
Design Studio Specialist – Pottery Barn – Qatar
