Ralph Lauren
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Guest Services Coordinator
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Actively participate in team initiatives, supporting across Hospitality functions when needed
- Develop meaningful and profitable relationships with internal and external clients over the phone
- Facilitates sales via phone calls or electronic communication when appropriate or connects the client to the appropriate sales professional to take over the sale
- Becomes an expert on product in store to relay product knowledge and availability to clients via phone or electronic communication
- Facilitates customers' shopping experience through various services (assisting as needed, transportation service, concierge, etc.)
- Support corporate and store-to-store product requests ensuring effective documentation and tracking
- Establish innovative practices to enhance behaviors that exceed the service and product request expectations of internal and external customers
- Assist with celebrity dressing and other marketing/PR requests
- Greet every client, provide exceptional customer service while assisting them in their individual shopping needs, i.e. offering a beverage, guiding to the appropriate department or sales professional, etc.
- Maintain a welcoming environment that generates customer traffic and builds loyalty by exceeding customer expectations.
- Prepare store for opening and closing, including: opening and closing cash wraps registers in accordance with Company guidelines and procedures; filling in merchandise and returning merchandise to the stock room; stocking cash wraps with gift boxes, bags, etc., and maintaining clean, presentable front and back of house areas. Fold and straighten merchandise.
- Provide support to the sales professionals in order to make sales transactions and shopping experiences run smoothly.
- Direct all phone calls and questions to appropriate areas of store.
- Coordinate efforts with Shipping and Receiving Department to follow up on customer sends/deliveries, transfers and new product receipt.
- Possess knowledge of Alterations procedures, pricing and current shop dates. Ensure product is delivered to/from Alterations shop in a timely manner.
- Assist in various promotional mailing projects and Marketing/PR events.
- Provide assistance on the floor at any given time to support other departments based on store needs. Ensure a clean, organized sales floor and fitting rooms.
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
- Takes pride in personal presentation and attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Ability to multi-task, work in a fast paced environment
- Self -starter/proactive mindset
- Relevant work experience preferred
- Computer skills preferred: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to maneuver around the sales floor, stock/dressing room, cashwrap and office; work around/with chemicals, lift up to 30 lbs. and climb moderately utilizing a ladder as trained under RL Health & Safety guidelines
- Ability to operate the register, stand, move and walk for multiple hours
Freqently Asked Questions
Chicago's retail market shows moderate competition for Guest Services Coordinator roles, especially within luxury brands like Ralph Lauren. Candidates with strong communication skills and retail experience tend to stand out, as employers seek individuals who can enhance customer experiences in a fast-paced city environment.
Working in Chicago’s bustling retail district, a Guest Services Coordinator at Ralph Lauren must adeptly manage high customer volumes and diverse clientele expectations. Balancing personalized service with efficiency is key, alongside adapting to seasonal spikes and coordinating with multiple departments in a luxury brand setting.
Mastering interpersonal communication and multitasking under pressure are vital in Chicago's luxury retail sector. Familiarity with product knowledge, proficiency in electronic communication, and the ability to coordinate with sales and marketing teams significantly boost a Guest Services Coordinator’s effectiveness in this environment.
Ralph Lauren emphasizes a blend of exceptional customer engagement and behind-the-scenes coordination, like handling celebrity dressing and marketing events. This role integrates luxury brand standards with a proactive approach to customer service, requiring coordinators to exceed typical retail expectations.
At Ralph Lauren, coordinators gain unique exposure to high-profile clientele and marketing initiatives, fostering valuable industry connections. The position offers pathways into sales, marketing, or management within luxury retail, supported by the company’s global brand prestige and internal mobility.
In Chicago, a Guest Services Coordinator at a luxury brand such as Ralph Lauren can expect an average salary between $40,000 and $55,000 annually, depending on experience. This reflects the premium retail sector's standards and the city's cost of living, with potential bonuses tied to performance.
While formal certifications aren't always mandatory, Chicago luxury retailers value training in customer relationship management, conflict resolution, and product knowledge. Workshops on hospitality and communication skills tailored to high-end clientele can significantly improve hiring prospects.
In Chicago, coordinators must swiftly juggle multiple customer interactions while maintaining meticulous attention to detail, reflecting the city's dynamic retail rhythm. This requires agility in task management and a proactive mindset to handle both front-end service and logistical support efficiently.
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