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Designer Apparel Sales Associate - Michigan Avenue
🔍 Chicago, Illinois
- 💼
- Neiman Marcus
- 📅
- Aug 19, 2025 Post Date
Your Role
What You'll Do
- Maintain a customer-centric mentality.
- Demonstrate expert styling and brand knowledge, improve sales through Technology and Wardrobing.
- Understand how to showcase product differently based on if a client is remote or in-person
- Utilize selling tools and digital store technology to sell, use omni-channel and fleetwide inventory
- Achieve personal sales, client conversion and wardrobing goals
- Utilize digital tools and social media to connect with clients and guide intentional traffic
- Create a positive work environment through collaboration
What You Bring
- Motivated with an ability to set and achieve sales goal
- Experienced with technology and has experience selling to clients using digital tools
- Styling, fashion, and fashion retail experience
- Commission sales experience
- High School Diploma / equivalency required
- A flexible work schedule
Inclusive Benefits
We offer an inclusive and comprehensive range of benefits to our valued associates, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave, Paid Family Leave, and Adoption Support
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Savings Plan (401K) and Life Insurance
- Financial Solutions
- NMG Associates Core Discount of 30%
- Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
About Neiman Marcus Group
As one of the largest multi-brand luxury retailers in the U.S., with 3,000+ of the world's most desirable brand partners, we're delivering exceptional products and intelligent services enabled by our investments in data and technology. Through the expertise of our associates, we deliver and scale a personalized luxury experience across our three channels of in-store, eCommerce, and remote selling. Our NMG|Way culture, powered by our people, combines individual talents into a collective strength to make life extraordinary. Our brands include Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.
Our legacy of innovation and culture of Belonging guide our roadmap for Revolutionizing Luxury Experiences. As a female-founded, female-majority organization that outpaces the U.S. population in racial and ethnic diversity, our people are at the heart of our progress, and we take great care to protect and empower them.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our Talent Acquisition process. If you have a disability and need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at ApplicantSupport@NeimanMarcus.com.
Other Compensation
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Freqently Asked Questions
In Chicago's dynamic market, Designer Apparel Sales associates blend expert styling with digital tools to tailor experiences. They modify presentations based on whether clients shop remotely or in person, leveraging technology to create personalized wardrobes and maintain seamless engagement across platforms.
Success hinges on a mix of fashion knowledge, proficiency with digital sales tools, and strong interpersonal skills. Familiarity with omni-channel inventory and tech-based selling enhances client conversion, making adaptability and a customer-first approach key in Chicago's competitive luxury market.
Professionals can evolve into senior sales roles, styling consultants, or merchandisers. Gaining expertise in digital retail technology and building a loyal client base in Chicago's luxury retail landscape often opens pathways to management or brand ambassador positions.
Neiman Marcus expects associates to embody its luxury ethos, combining personalized service with tech-driven selling. Associates use digital tools to enhance client relationships, reflecting the company's commitment to innovation and a refined shopping experience in Chicago's upscale market.
Navigating a high-traffic luxury environment demands balancing personalized attention with efficient use of digital sales platforms. Associates must adeptly manage in-person and remote clientele, aligning with Neiman Marcus’s standards for style expertise and technology-driven sales in Chicago.
Chicago offers a robust luxury retail market but features slightly less saturation than New York or Los Angeles. This balance provides promising opportunities for Designer Apparel Sales professionals seeking growth while leveraging Chicago’s unique fashion culture and consumer base.
Designer Apparel Sales Associates in Chicago generally earn between $45,000 and $60,000 annually, considering base pay plus commission. The total compensation reflects the city's cost of living and the prestige of luxury retail environments like Neiman Marcus.
While formal certifications aren't mandatory, Chicago offers fashion styling workshops and retail technology courses that can sharpen sales associates’ skills. Engaging in these programs can distinguish candidates amid Chicago’s competitive luxury apparel sales market.
The company fosters a culture embracing diversity, which enriches team collaboration and client engagement. For Chicago associates, this means working within an inclusive, supportive environment that values unique perspectives and promotes equitable advancement.
Associates utilize omni-channel inventory platforms, digital styling apps, and social media outreach tools. These technologies empower staff to personalize client experiences, streamline sales processes, and increase customer conversion rates within Chicago’s luxury retail context.
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