WHY WORK FOR VALENTINO

Founded in Rome 1960, Valentino is an Italian Maison de Couture that aims to provide uniqueness to our customers through mastery, creativity, intimacy and care. As of today, Valentino counts about 4.000 colleagues in 30 different Countries all over the world. Every branch of the Valentino universe is nourished through passion, heritage and values that are constantly re-worked and steadily conveyed in an always contemporary way. Under the Creative Direction of Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino designs, manufactures and distributes dreamlike creations including Haute Couture, Women and Men RTW, Valentino Garavani Accessories, Eyewear and Beauty. Our network fully embodies the essence of the Maison, by practicing the Italian hospitality culture with our distinguishing quality, uniqueness and care for details.

WHAT WE BELIEVE IN

Here at Valentino, we act as a Unique Community & Company. We strongly believe that HUMANISM is the core of our values and that only teamwork and mutual support will lead to achieve bigger and challenging goals. We act with integrity and respect towards both our Planet and our People. Our aim is to create costumer EMOTION and DESIRE because our future depends on our imagination and on being passionate about work as well as about life: every action you make brings you closer to your dreams.

WHOW ARE WE LOOKING FOR

A Client Relationship Expert who can act as the ultimate ambassador of Valentino, fostering deep connections with high-spending clients and ensuring an exceptional experience at every stage of the Valentino Client Experience. Embody the Maison's values and set a benchmark for client engagement and relationship management. Must have a strong background in luxury sales and a strong client book. 

Job Responsibilities:

CLIENTELING

• Build, nurture, and manage relationships with the boutique's most high-value clients, delivering exceptional, tailored experiences across all touch points.
• Analyse client behaviour, preferences, and emerging trends to provide strategic insights to Regional Client Engagement, Events, and CRM teams, ensuring local client nuances are integrated into broader brand strategies.

SALES & KPIs

• Sales Achievement: Drive personal sales and contribute to store performance by exceeding individual sales targets through strategic selling techniques.
• KPIs Mastery: Demonstrate a deep understanding of the correlation between each step of the client experience and its associated KPIs. Implement advanced styling techniques to enhance cross-selling and increase average ticket size.

PRODUCT (care & knowledge)

• Product Knowledge: Possess expert-level knowledge of Valentino creations and effectively communicate their stories through compelling narration. Act as a point of reference for the store staff team on knowledge and storytelling techniques.
• OPERATIONS
• Ensure full compliance with all operational guidelines, including after-sales assistance, product transfer requests, consignment processes, and more.
• Leverage company tools and systems (Smart XP, MY-V XP, PRISM, SAP, Training App, After Sales App, etc.) to streamline store activities.

EVENTS SUPPORT

• Collaborate with the Store Manager to execute in-store events and city-specific client activations, ensuring they align with Valentino's brand image and values, while addressing local market dynamics.
• Actively participate in events, offering high-touch interactions that enhance client experiences and reinforce brand loyalty.

TEAM

• Serve as a role model, inspiring colleagues to elevate their clienteling capabilities and embrace the Maison’s values.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Client Relationship Management: Ability to build and sustain strong, long-term relationships with high-value clients, fostering loyalty and identifying opportunities for growth within the portfolio.
• Strategic Insight & Collaboration: Ability to analyze client trends and provide strategic insights, collaborating effectively with the team manager and other stakeholders (where applicable)
• Sales & KPI Performance: Ability to drive exceptional sales results by leveraging advanced clienteling techniques and optimizing KPI performance, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Product Expertise & Storytelling: Ability to demonstrate expert knowledge of Valentino creations, effectively communicating their unique stories to enhance client engagement and reinforce brand identity.
• Operational Excellence: Ability to ensure full compliance with operational guidelines and proficiently use company tools to streamline processes and enhance the overall client experience

Hourly Rate: $29-$33( based on experience and subject to change)

HOW WE ARE

The Valentino Ecosystem is complex and interconnected. It is populated by many talents from different areas and with different attributes. We work hard to grow everyday both as a Maison and as individuals. Learning by doing and from mistakes, communicating transparently, inspiring sense of belonging, passion and engaging colleagues are the bases of our inclusive and multifaceted world.