A lot of people associate the stores of expensive brands with something exclusive
and luxurious. Likewise, the job of a designer clothes
sales associate looks pretty gorgeous to any individual.
Nevertheless, the job at a counter of an
expensive store is not as simple and interesting as it might appear. We have collected things
revealed by these sales associates that worked with luxury fashion brands to
share with You.
#1 Sellers Learn Of A Client’s Earnings Not Based On Their Outfits
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The
clothes on a prospective buyer that can afford to spend huge in a boutique don’t
necessarily have to be expensive. The buyer might just be wearing an expensive
wristwatch or footwear and garner a lot of attention for sellers. But if a client
comes in with an umbrella, the sellers won’t be as attentive because coming in
with an umbrella means the client doesn’t have a car, meaning they can’t afford
the clothes.
#2 In Many Boutiques, There’s Always A Secret Security Guard That Most Sales Associates Don’t Even Know About
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There
was a scenario where a man replaced his expensive wallet with a fake one and in
turn, stole the original. Realizing this until it was quite late, it happens
that wealthy beings also steal.
They
can purchase hundreds of items and still steal one just for the fun. Hence, in
order to avoid such a situation, there’s always a secret security guard that looks
like regular clients. Specifically, their job is to just look out for anyone
trying to steal products.
#3 High Price Doesn’t Mean It’s A Good Thing
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While the price tags on shoes and clothes on the same shelf might appear the same, the quality can be very distinctive. Sellers will always tell potential buyers that everything sold was produced from Italy. Unfortunately, only just a piece might have been produced in Italy while the rest is produced in China, Brazil, and even Ukraine#4 It’s Not All Clients Of Luxury Stores That Are Real
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Importantly,
visit the stores of people you trust. It’s best you don’t adhere to sales associates
or other clients. Sellers often act like clients that need exactly the same
product that another client is trying on. Most at times, owners of the boutiques
hire beautiful and attractive women in carrying out this purpose.
#5 Honestly, There Are No Sales!
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The difference between stores and boutiques
is that they can set any prices they want. A sales associate can sell a piece
of clothing to a client for a higher price because owners themselves don’t know
the prices for certain clothes in their stores.
#6 For Popular Clients, There’s A Special Room
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All clothes interested in by a VIP client are
usually prepared in their special fitting rooms upon arrival. Many at times,
celebs inform their assistants what they want and the employees schedule time
in preparing them. And in the room, the client can request for anything,
including a snack and a drink.
#7 The Sales Associates Can’t Infringe The Dress Code
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In boutiques, sleeveless dresses are normally
prohibited as their shoulders have to always be covered. Sales associates are also
chosen with criteria ranging from the same height, body type, and attractive
appearances.
#8 Associates Never Impose Anything On You
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It’s usually expected that associates should
be polite when selling things to any potential buyer. It’s also expected that
sales associates know the needs of their clients or be able to predict them.
#9 Boutiques Are Often Used As Places For Meetings
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In most luxury stores, there are often
expensive alcohol, chocolates, snacks and coffee machines. Being part of the
personal service offered at these stores, it’s prohibited to force any clothing
on a buyer. Accordingly, clients can spend all day in the store drinking and
eating.