Tory Burch Retail Support Associate

About Tory Burch

Founded in New York in 2004, Tory Burch is an American luxury lifestyle brand distinguished by its expressive use of color, signature prints and modern interpretation of classic style. Its collections span ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear and accessories, reaching an international clientele through a global retail and digital presence. As an employer, the company offers opportunities across design, merchandising, retail, technology and corporate functions, combining creative ambition with commercial expertise. Employees contribute to a founder-led business whose identity connects personal style with purpose. Women’s empowerment remains central to this identity, notably through the Tory Burch Foundation’s support for women entrepreneurs.

Role & Responsibilities

• Follow sales and operational policies and procedures, maintaining a focus on excellence.
• Accurately process point-of-sale transactions and capture customer information.
• Understand and use store radio communications and technology tools appropriately.
• Accurately process and document incoming and outgoing shipments and receipts.
• Assist with operational and back-of-house activities, maintaining organized back-of-house and offsite storage areas.
• Process and prepare merchandise for the sales floor, and communicate new receipts and inbound merchandise to the team.
• Assist with store maintenance and supply ordering.
• Meet deadlines for IMRDs, damages, transfers, charge sends and other tasks.
• Print tickets in WebIM.
• Protect store assets by following loss-prevention policies and procedures.
• Greet and connect with customers by offering beverages, providing iPads and answering questions.
• Support sales associates through clear communication and follow-through on customer requests to deliver a transformational customer experience.
• Provide a high level of customer service through extensive product knowledge and product ownership.
• Process POS transactions, including using iPads, ringing sales, wrapping merchandise, processing returns, and applying discounts and promotions.
• Run product to the sales floor, ship products to customers, and conduct transfers and markdowns in accordance with Store Communications directives.
• Partner with the leadership team to address customer-service issues, including product damages, repairs, exchanges and concierge-like needs.
• Assist with fitting-room activities, including locating sizes and returning merchandise to the sales floor.
• Answer the telephone using proper telephone etiquette.
• Communicate the Tory Burch brand philosophy and lifestyle to colleagues and customers.
• Emulate the brand aesthetic and embody a strong sense of fashion and an enthusiastic attitude.
• Help maintain brand and operating standards to support brand consistency.
• Maintain store presentation standards, including replenishment and folding; take initiative during slower periods and act with urgency during peak business periods.
• Use in-store technology to support a transformational customer experience.
• Model behavior that reflects the company’s core values; manage conflict appropriately and take ownership of one’s contribution to team dynamics.
• Demonstrate maturity and integrity, identify opportunities to support the team, and contribute to a fun, professional, productive and team-oriented atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a high-volume, customer-driven retail environment; stock-related experience is a plus.
• Open availability for a flexible schedule that meets business needs, including overnight, evening, holiday and weekend shifts.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Ability to lift at least 40 lbs, carry, push, pull, squat, kneel, twist, turn, climb ladders, crawl, reach, bend and stand for extended periods.
• Demonstrated adaptability, including balancing priorities, responding to change, showing composure under pressure, and learning from mistakes.
• Entrepreneurial initiative, personal ownership and accountability, and resourcefulness.
• Collaborative, inclusive communication and sound judgment about when to involve others or make decisions.
• Passion for the brand and work, with a focus on transformational customer experiences and the interests of the company and its customers.
• Commitment to the company’s Buddy Values: kindness, humility, warmth, honesty, loyalty, compassion, integrity and passion.
• Functional expertise and a commitment to staying current on trends, skills and practices and applying learning on the job.

Skills

Experience

1–2 years in a high-volume, customer-driven retail environment; stock-related experience is a plus.

Benefits

Employee discount and access to exclusive special offers; paid volunteer days; benefits supporting mental and physical health, financial security and overall wellness; retail excellence programs in styling, coaching and brand ambassadorship, with support from retail leaders.

Culture

Tory Burch’s workplace culture reflects the brand’s entrepreneurial spirit and optimistic outlook, bringing together creative expression, commercial ambition and a collaborative approach to building a global fashion business. Its commitment to women’s empowerment gives the company a distinctive sense of purpose, connecting its identity as an employer with its broader mission to support women’s ambitions.

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