Anthropologie Sales Associate (Seasonal FTC) - Edinburgh, Scotland

URBN; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent retail company is looking for a retail team member in Edinburgh for a Christmas fixed-term contract. This role involves engaging customers, supporting sales, and maintaining store standards. Strong communication skills and a connection to the Anthropologie brand are preferred. The position offers unique perks like a 'Life Leave' day and employee discounts, aiming for a supportive work-life balance.

Benefits

Life Leave - one day a year for personal events

Employee Assistance program

Discount off external gym memberships

Private Medical Insurance

Up to 40% employee discount at URBN Brands

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Structured support for continued learning and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a retail environment is preferred but not necessary.
• Understanding of the Anthropologie brand and its appeal to the local market.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to create personalized shopping experiences.
• Support teamwork and communication among store staff.
• Maintain visual and operational standards in the store.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer experience

Team player

Job description

Location

This position is located at 39-41 George St, Edinburgh, EH22HN United Kingdom.

Role Summary

Christmas fixed term contract - must be available to work over peak Christmas period, Black Friday etc.

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.