Retail Sales Associate

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Peter Millar was founded in 2001 with a single cashmere sweater offered in 24 colors. Based in Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina, the American lifestyle brand has grown to include luxury performance sportswear, seasonal resort and country club apparel, sophisticated classics, casually refined tailored clothing and sartorial accessories.   We strive to capture timeless style upgraded with signature innovations, in designs that are in tune with modern life. We embrace working hard, being kind and doing right by our customers, aiming to set a higher standard for the apparel industry. As a key representative of our luxury lifestyle brand, the Retail Sales Associate embodies hospitality, style expertise, and an unwavering commitment to exceptional service. This individual delivers a refined client experience through warm engagement, personalized wardrobe styling, and deep product knowledge. Serving as a true Brand Ambassador, the Associate builds lasting client relationships, drives sales through clienteling, and represents the elevated standards of the brand. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Client Experience & Sales Excellence Welcome every client with genuine warmth, creating an inviting and personalized shopping experience. Build elevated wardrobes through thoughtful styling, product storytelling, and an understanding of the client’s lifestyle and preferences. Cultivate strong, ongoing relationships through consistent clienteling, maintaining an active client book and reaching out for relevant moments. Achieve personal and store sales goals through proactive engagement and relationship-driven selling. Brand Representation Serve as a brand expert with deep knowledge of product features, craftsmanship, and brand heritage. Represent the company’s luxury values through polished communication, professionalism, and an impeccable in‑store presence. Operations & Store Excellence Support daily operations, including inventory management, replenishment, visual merchandising, and maintaining a pristine shopping environment. Process transactions—sales, returns, special orders—with accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to company procedures. Participate in setting and maintaining elevated visual displays and seasonal presentations that reflect the brand’s premium aesthetic, creating a consistent and elevated in‑store experience for every client. Maintain accuracy of inventory through cycle counts and reporting discrepancies as needed, ensure all products are properly tagged, and assist with back of house organization. COMPETENCIES: Proven ability to create meaningful client relationships that drive repeat business and long-term loyalty. Skilled in building and leveraging a personal client list; comfortable conducting outreach to nurture client connections. Naturally…