- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
About Hugo Boss
Founded in 1924 and headquartered in Metzingen, Germany, HUGO BOSS is a global premium fashion group whose BOSS and HUGO brands offer distinct expressions of contemporary style. With roots in tailoring, its collections span clothing, accessories and fragrances, combining design expertise with international commercial reach. As an employer, the group offers career paths across creative disciplines, product development, retail, digital commerce and corporate functions. Its international operations bring together diverse professional expertise, with opportunities to contribute to brand development and customer experience.
The Key Holder represents HUGO BOSS through exceptional customer experiences, product presentation, sales achievement, client development, and store operations, including opening procedures. The role is full-time and offers base pay plus commission, earned vacation and sick time, health, dental and vision care, a 401(k), and an employee discount.
Role & Responsibilities
- Achieve sales goals.
- Develop personal sales through proactive selling techniques, use of a client book, and active client tracking and profiling.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how and when to close a sale.
- Maintain a positive attitude toward customers and coworkers.
- Maintain an effective floor presence through greeting, friendly posture, poise, and image projection.
- Use basic communication skills effectively.
- Actively maintain client book and profile records.
- Stay aware of annual, monthly, and daily sales goals.
- Demonstrate general knowledge of alteration procedures.
- Create a lasting, positive impression on customers.
- Maintain professional standards with customers, peers, and management.
- Follow through on commitments made to customers.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of customer service standards and provide a service level that exceeds expectations.
- Proactively generate ideas for improving customer service.
- Inform customers about upcoming events.
- Understand and communicate return and exchange policies.
- Assist with re-merchandising as needed.
- Maintain back stock.
- Maintain strong communication with sales associates, support staff, managers, corporate personnel, and customers.
- Maintain professional attire and high personal-grooming standards; a uniform will be provided soon.
- Participate in product knowledge seminars.
- Understand the latest product designs and educate customers about Hugo Boss products and lifestyles.
- Perform store-opening operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
- 1–2 years of specialty retail management experience.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated strong customer service and communication skills.
- Independent, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and entrepreneurial.
- Strong business acumen and interpersonal skills.
Skills
Experience
1–2 years of specialty retail management experience
Education
Bachelor of Science degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
Workplace
The role is situated in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA — conveniently close to New York City.
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Benefits
Commission; earned vacation and sick time; health, dental, and vision care; 401(k); employee discount.
Culture
Hugo Boss combines German tailoring heritage with a contemporary, globally minded approach, creating a workplace where precision, creativity and commercial awareness are central. Its teams work across design, retail and digital functions, with an emphasis on collaboration, innovation and delivering a consistent premium brand experience.
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