Anthropologie Sales Associate - Guildford, UK

URBN; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned retail brand in Guildford is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team in a customer experience role. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and a willingness to engage with customers to provide a premium shopping experience. Previous retail experience is preferred but not required. The position offers competitive benefits, including employee discounts and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and development.

Benefits

'Life Leave' for significant life events

Employee Assistance Program for health support

Discounts on gym memberships

Private Medical Insurance

40% discount at all URBN Brands

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a retail environment preferred but not required.
• Awareness of the Anthropologie brand and its local appeal is essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers in a personalized way and create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Support the sales process by sharing product suggestions.
• Maintain visual and operational standards while focusing on customer service.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer connection

Team player

Job description

Location

This position is located at 149 High Street, Guildford, , GU13AD United Kingdom

Role Summary

Achieve the Anthropologie mission - to create an unimagined experience. Consistently meet or exceed the financial, operational, and visual expectations of the company.

What You'll Be Doing

Customer Experience

• Customer Connection: initiates genuine conversation to engage with the customer in a personalised way where all customers feel welcome, heard, and valued
• Selling Culture supports a selling environment in all areas of the sales floor by connecting with multiple customers and sharing product suggestions
• Omni-Channel Service: provides a frictionless customer experience by utilising technology to transact in the moment, find sizes and colours, and places orders for items not available in store

Teamwork & Communication

• Team Player: builds productive relationships with peers; asks for support when needed and makes an effort to help others
• Share Knowledge: participates in the learning and sharing of product knowledge, current trends, and personal styling priorities to inspire the customer
• Employee Recognition: contributes to a positive team morale participating in store initiatives and highlighting peers and leaders through the SPARKED journal
• Insights & Feedback provides insights related to the customer and employee experience and communicates feedback to Store Leadership

Visual & Business Operations

• Business Acumen: understands their contribution to service, selling on every shift in order to positively impact the store's business KPI's
• Product Flow: supports the shipment process to gain awareness of product, including what's new and what's restock; contributes to completion of omni order fulfillment processes while maintaining stock levels of the floor
• Store Environment: maintains Anthropologie's visual and operational standards while keeping the focus on the customer; stays current on merchandising updates

Merchandising & Display

• Executes stock-to-sales processes and presentation standards
• Is knowledgeable of trend and supports brand messaging
• Has an understanding of how the merchant process impacts business and the customer experience.

What You'll Need

• Previous experience in a retail environment - not a must.
• An awareness of the Anthropologie brand and its appeal to the local market.
• Strong communication skills.

The Perks

Work Life Balance

• 'Life Leave' - one day a year to take time off for those big events in life, in addition to your annual leave entitlement

Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health
• Discount off external gym memberships
• Private Medical Insurance for eligible employees

Employee Discounts

• Up to 40% employee discount at all URBN Brands

Travel

• Season ticket loan for eligible employees
• Cycle to work scheme for eligible employees

Continued Development

• We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development

Equal Opportunity Statement
URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.