Working in the children’s industry is not only rewarding, but lucrative and booming. Many have jumped at the opportunity to provide doting parents with apparel that their little ones love through Chez Ami.

History

Chez Ami began about 30 years ago by Patsy Aiken in Coronado, California. The company started and still exists as Patsy Aiken Designs, which is now located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Patsy began the company with the dream of selling her children’s clothing designs to a local boutique store while her husband was still a Navy aviator. She used a small room over her garage to sew and stitch her garments while using her son and daughter as fitting models.

A few years later her husband, Joel, retired from the Navy and has been working with Patsy ever since in the company, overseeing all finance and information technology while Patsy continues all the design and manufacturing.

Chez Ami - Patsy Aiken

As Patsy Aiken Designs grew, they wanted to change their distribution from upscale department and specialty stores. Instead, they decided to start selling their children’s clothing designs through independent distributors and their new company, Chez Ami.

Products

The Chez Ami product lines are fashionable and seasonal children’s clothing. All designs and manufacturing are overseen by Patsy Aiken. Most of the products are made in the United States, except for sweaters, tights, and a few hair accessories.

The Chez Ami catalog is updated seasonally twice a year. All designs are made with bold, bright, primary and secondary colors, and they are manufactured using the highest quality knits and woven fabrics. In fact, residual fabrics are sold by the yard through the Chez Ami website for those who wish to make their own designs at home.

Products include clothing designs for:

• Babies, Toddlers, and Children up to about 10 to 12 years
• Swimwear
• Nightwear
• Hair Accessories
• Holiday Designs
• Monogram options for specific designs

Distribution Structure

As Patsy and Joel began weaning away from upscale department retail stores, they decided to begin an independent sales network for their products. Individuals can sign up to become Sales Consultants and sell the Chez Ami products through organized home parties. Chez Ami chooses only certain selling periods for each Sales Consultant between Jan-April, and July-October.

There is a seasonal commitment fee of $100 for the first season and $50 for each season thereafter for all Sales Consultants. No inventory is required, however, and Sales Consultants enjoy other great benefits such as:

• 40% discounts on Chez Ami merchandise
• Cash commissions for all sales
• First choice at end-of-season sales
• Bonuses for performance recognition

Sales Consultants are supported by Chez Ami by receiving extensive sales support and marketing materials, including seasonal catalogs, invitations, and order forms. Chez Ami also has a mentoring program that provides help and guidance for new Sales Consultants with their first season of sales. Sales Consultants earn commission on sales from home parties, as well as well as year-round orders placed directly with customers. In addition, other income and bonuses can be earned by recruiting additional sales reps to work alongside the Sales Consultant.

Quality, durable, and good-looking children’s clothing are always in style. If you have children and are passionate about great quality clothing, consider becoming a Sales Consultant for Chez Ami and enjoy the benefits for you and your children.

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