What is a Personal Shopper?

Definition:

A personal shopper is a sales consultant specifically dedicated to a client for a given period. The personal shopper can be an employee of a store, a concierge service or act as a “free lance”. In the latter case, he is remunerated by the buyer and / or by a sales commission.

Personal shopper services are mainly offered, generally by appointment, by department stores or by luxury brands for their best customers. They accompany and advise the customer within the point of sale or move according to the field of activity and the commercial potential of the customer. They work mainly in the textile and accessories sector and then play a coach / stylist role. It can also be found in other areas such as the sale of very high-end alcohol.

Carried out as a free lance, the mission of personal shopper can correspond to a real service of advice for the purchase or be more oriented towards a service of the concierge type.

Rigorous professionalism:

The personal shopper accompanies you and advises you during your shopping. He finds the clothes you need according to your budget, your tastes but above all your body type.
Skills:

Mastery of dress codes and colorimetry.

Activities:

The personal shopper first organizes a preparatory interview with his client to find out his tastes and style but also his budget. He then goes to the stores to locate certain items and make a first selection. Finally, the personal shopper guides the customer during their shopping and helps them choose the clothes that suit them perfectly.
Qualities :

Love human contact and know how to listen. Follow fashion and trends but it is imperative to know how to put your own tastes aside.

Recommended training:

This is personalized help with purchasing so initial training in sales or marketing is highly appreciated.
Salary :

It is the personal shopper who sets the price for the service (on average 55 euros per hour).

Environment: In clothing stores.