Frette Sales Specialist

About Frette

Founded in 1860, Frette is an Italian luxury house renowned for exceptional linens, refined textiles and a longstanding presence in prestigious hotels and private residences worldwide. Its identity rests on craftsmanship, sophisticated design and an exacting approach to quality, expressed through collections that elevate everyday rituals. As an employer, Frette brings together expertise across textile design, product development, retail, hospitality partnerships and corporate functions. The brand offers professionals a setting where heritage meets contemporary expectations of luxury, with attention to detail, product knowledge and thoughtful client service central to representing its distinctive vision of comfort and elegance.

Role & Responsibilities

• Represent Frette in every client interaction, creating personalized, memorable experiences.
• Build authentic client relationships, develop a personal client portfolio, and contribute to boutique growth.
• Provide expert sales consultations informed by product and design knowledge and an understanding of clients’ lifestyles.
• Achieve and exceed commercial targets through clienteling, client retention, and sales development.
• Support operational excellence and uphold high standards of service and presentation in the boutique.
• Build client relationships through a personalized, consultative approach.
• Expand the client network beyond the boutique through networking, local activities, and strategic relationships, developing a strong, qualified portfolio over time.
• Develop the client portfolio through clienteling and consistent follow-up.
• Understand clients’ needs, preferences, and lifestyles to provide personalized solutions.
• Identify and generate upselling, cross-selling, and White Glove service opportunities.
• Achieve sales targets and key commercial KPIs.
• Manage client relationships through Proximity CRM, using client insights and data to personalize experiences and anticipate needs and commercial opportunities.
• Share Frette’s history, craftsmanship, and heritage through engaging storytelling.
• Deliver the Frette Selling Ceremony, adapting it to each client’s needs.
• Provide holistic consultations combining product, design, and lifestyle.
• Gather client feedback and contribute to ongoing improvements in the client experience.
• Support daily store operations, including cash register transactions, quotations, returns, orders, and opening and closing procedures when required.
• Assist with stock management and deliveries.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure the boutique is presented to the highest standards.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in luxury retail, hospitality, or interior design preferred.
• Passion for luxury, design, and client service.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong results orientation and commercial awareness.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with POS systems, CRM platforms, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Ability to lift and move small to medium items weighing up to 40 lbs using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Ability to maneuver effectively around the boutique floor, stock room, and offsite.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and perform twisting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and bending; ability to use ladders in accordance with OSHA-approved safety practices.

Skills

Experience

Three years of experience in luxury retail, hospitality, or interior design preferred.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position is up to USD 25 per hour.

Benefits

Eligible employees receive medical, dental, and vision coverage; short-term disability insurance; company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); wellness programs and resources; paid time off and holidays; leave programs with salary continuation; and a 401(k) plan with company match. Benefits begin on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Additional incentives include monthly individual commission opportunities, guaranteed commission during the first three months, quarterly sales bonus opportunities, anniversary incentives, employee recognition programs, and a referral bonus program.

Culture

Frette’s workplace culture is rooted in its Italian heritage and expertise in luxury linens, placing craftsmanship, attention to detail and refined design at the heart of its professional identity. Its presence in both private homes and prestigious hotels gives the working environment a distinctive focus on product knowledge, attentive service and an understanding of discerning international clients.

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