Luxury Boutique Brand Ambassador

Grow With Us Dufry by Avolta is a global leader in Duty-Free travel retail, with a strong presence in North America. As a Brand Ambassador, you'll be at the heart of providing exceptional service to our customers at one of our luxury retail boutiques including Lacoste, Hugo Boss, Marc Jacobs & Longchamp at John F. Kennedy International Airport.  What we will offer you:  Competitive rate of pay of: $26.00- $27.00 an hour Daily Pay- Get your money as you earn it  20% Hudson Employee Discount  50% Hudson Food and Beverage Discount  PTO  Personal and Parental Leave Programs  Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance  Company Paid Life Insurance  Employee Recognition Programs  Advancement and Growth Opportunities  On-going Training & Development  Referral Bonus up to $500  This Brand Ambassador Position Is For You If You Enjoy: Delivering excellent customer service by creating a fantastic shopping experience and being a great team player. Being flexible to work any shift, including weekends and holidays Working at John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 8 Brand Ambassador Responsibilities:  To be the local representative on the shop floor to drive sales, and ensure perfect execution of merchandising, marketing activities and any special projects. Proactively communicate any challenges and/or opportunities for improvement and expansion. This may include out of stock, new spaces and merchandising. Analyze and review sales figures and develop strategies to improve performance. Responsible for vendor reporting, direct vendor relationship, vendor visits, autonomy for merchandising, dress code expectations. Monitor and communicate product in-stock positions, ensuring that stock levels are at appropriate levels at all times. Assist in the maintenance of TS/RP’s for all locations. Maximize sales through strategic merchandising and promotional presentation in all locations. Implement marketing strategies, ensuring product supply and coordinate teams. Ensure merchandise is neat, clean and fully stocked in all locations. Ensure that all signage and shelf edge pricing is clear and accurate in all locations. Supervise inventory counting at the end of shift. Assist with all loss prevention initiatives, including staff bag checks. Assists in preparation for full inventory count, ensuring that the staff and areas to be counted are prepared and ready for the count. Oversee product RTV, price changes, merchandising standards, TSRP and promotional changeovers. Receive and distribute testers & GWP’s at the warehouse for sorting and store distribution. Observe and maintain store loss prevention and security procedures and report any security breaches or issues. Ensures all health & safety protocols are adhered to at all times. Perform other related tasks as needed Required Qualifications:  Minimum of 5 years of luxury retail experience Well organized Ability to balance activities that drive both short and long-term business results in a fast-paced environment. Sense of urgency and ability to prioritize efforts to achieve objectives. Relationship oriented (internally and externally). Confident, articulate and energetic. Flexibility to work various shifts according to business needs Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”) Note to staffing agencies: Please do not contact Hudson (including the recruitment team or any hiring managers) regarding this position with candidates. If assistance is needed in filling any position for Hudson, a member of our recruiting team will reach out directly.  All offers are contingent upon successful completion and passing of background checks and/or employment verification results.