2 Week Retail Event Assistant - September

Arlettie Paris; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in organizing luxury private sales seeks a Retail Event Assistant for a full-time role in London from September 9th to 22nd, 2025. This position involves assisting in event setup, ensuring excellent customer service, and maintaining product displays. Ideal candidates have experience in retail or hospitality, a proactive attitude, and a passion for the fashion industry.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail or hospitality preferred.
• Positive, proactive attitude.
• Passion for retail and the fashion industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event setup, stock management, and visual displays.
• Deliver exceptional customer experience for VIP guests.
• Support event managers throughout the event phases.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team-player mindset

Calm under pressure

Job description

By creating exceptional events, Arlettie has become a European leader in organising unique private sales, both in showrooms and online. We bring together the biggest names in luxury at our showrooms in Paris, London, and Milan. Each week, our showrooms are transformed with the latest collections from prestigious fashion, jewellery, leather goods, and accessory brands. Partnering with the world’s leading luxury fashion houses — think Fendi, Dior, Givenchy, Jimmy Choo… just to name a few!

Mission

This September, we’re looking for energetic, self-motivated individuals to support a confidential end-to-end event with one of the world’s most prestigious luxury brands. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional client experiences and thrive in high-energy environments, we’d love to hear from you.

You must be London-based, have easy access to Alexandra Palace, and be available full-time (approx. 40 hours per week) from 9th to 22nd September 2025.

What You’ll Do

As a Retail Event Assistant, you’ll support the Event Managers across all phases of the event — from set-up and the retail sale days to the final pack-up.

Event Set-Up

Assist with delivery, unpacking, and categorising stock

Work alongside visual merchandisers to display product aligned with our brand partners expectations

During the Event

Support floor managers and deliver a one of a kind customer experience for our vip guests

Actively promote cross-selling to meet sales targets and KPIs

Stay knowledgeable about the brand and products

Maintain high standards for shop floor appearance and visual displays

Event Pack-Up

Help count and repack remaining stock accurately with the Inventory team

Profile

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience in retail or hospitality (fast-paced environments a bonus!)

A positive, proactive attitude — you’re the kind of person who gets stuck in

Strong communication skills and a team-player mindset

Calm and collected under pressure

Passion for retail and the fashion industry

Requirements

Based in London or nearby, with easy access to Alexandra Palace

Right to Work in the UK

Available full-time from 9th–22nd September 2025

Comfortable being on your feet for extended periods of time in a fast-paced environment

If this sounds like your kind of role, apply now and get ready to be part of something exciting!