Brand Ambassador - London

Tapestry (Coach/Kate Spade); Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Annual Incentive Plan

Multi-brand discount up to 50% off

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Employer Pension Contribution

Gym and fitness products discount

Paid Volunteering Day

Learning & development

Equity Inclusion & Diversity

Job summary

Tapestry is hiring a Brand Ambassador for Selfridges in London to bring our Coach and Kate Spade New York brands to life in-store, delivering exceptional customer service and engaging with clients to drive sales.

The successful candidate will leverage brand training, participate in events, build client relationships, and collaborate with local retail teams to enhance brand visibility while upholding visual merchandising standards and delivery schedules. This is a full-time permanent role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in a retail environment.
• Available to work varied hours as required by the store and Tapestry, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Familiarity with department store operations, including customer service, merchandising, and sales strategies.
• Strong communication, organisational, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of current industry trends and the ability to apply insights to enhance business outcomes.
• Self-motivated and proactive approach to business development.
• Collaborative team player, passionate about contributing to a positive team culture and achieving shared goals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a seamless, elevated customer experience by leveraging brand training, tools, and resources to uphold exceptional service standards.
• Proactively develop clienteling strategies and in-store event ideas, and support and co-host activations that drive engagement and sales.
• Build strong partnerships with local retail teams to gain insights into customer profiles and emerging opportunities. Attend brand events to deepen market knowledge and align with key business priorities.
• Track and analyse store performance against targets and present actionable plans to the Senior Regional Brand Ambassador when needed. Regularly monitor trade results to ensure alignment with expectations.
• Identify growth opportunities by observing in-store activity, including new activations, local events, and omni-channel engagement strategies.
• Build strong relationships with department store management to improve brand visibility and customer loyalty.
• Execute visual merchandising guidelines and ensure new season collections are prominently displayed and aligned with delivery schedules.
• Apply visual merchandising guidelines effectively during markdown periods, maintaining consistency with regional visual standards and ensuring a cohesive brand presentation.
• Cultivate a strong relationship with the Regional Visual Merchandising Manager and share regular visual updates.
• Manage product deliveries and replenishment and ensure back-of-house areas are clean, organised, and well-maintained. Escalate any operational concerns to the Senior Regional Brand Ambassador
• Complete trade reports promptly, ensuring key product insights and callouts are communicated clearly and efficiently to the Senior Regional Brand Ambassador and Wholesale Sales team
• Collaborate with the Senior Regional Brand Ambassador to coordinate effective shopfloor coverage, ensuring optimal staffing levels to support business needs and customer experience

Skills

Retail experience

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Job description

Explore the possibilities across our global house of brands.

Defined by inclusivity rather than exclusivity, Tapestry embraces the exploration of individuality and invests in helping you grow personally and professionally. Every individual in our global house has the opportunity to make an impact, learn and be part of our growing and unique story.

At Tapestry, we have the freedom to express ourselves and run with our best ideas across Coach and Kate Spade New York. We share a profound belief in both our individual and collective potential, and know that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible.

Primary Purpose

Brand Ambassadors bring Tapestry's iconic brands to life in department stores by championing our values, supporting key business goals and delivering exceptional customer service.

We're hiring a Brand Ambassador for Selfridges in London.

Please note, this is a full-time (40 hours per week) permanent contract.

Key Responsibilities

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Retail Customer Service to:

• Deliver a seamless, elevated customer experience by leveraging brand training, tools, and resources to uphold exceptional service standards
• Proactively develop clienteling strategies and in-store event ideas, and support and co-host activations that drive engagement and sales
• Build strong partnerships with local retail teams to gain insights into customer profiles and emerging opportunities. Attend brand events to deepen market knowledge and align with key business priorities
• Track and analyse store performance against targets and present actionable plans to the Senior Regional Brand Ambassador when needed. Regularly monitor trade results to ensure alignment with expectations
• Identify growth opportunities by observing in-store activity, including new activations, local events, and omni-channel engagement strategies
• Build strong relationships with department store management to improve brand visibility and customer loyalty
• Execute visual merchandising guidelines and ensure new season collections are prominently displayed and aligned with delivery schedules
• Apply visual merchandising guidelines effectively during markdown periods, maintaining consistency with regional visual standards and ensuring a cohesive brand presentation
• Cultivate a strong relationship with the Regional Visual Merchandising Manager and share regular visual updates
• Manage product deliveries and replenishment and ensure back-of-house areas are clean, organised, and well-maintained. Escalate any operational concerns to the Senior Regional Brand Ambassador
• Complete trade reports promptly, ensuring key product insights and callouts are communicated clearly and efficiently to the Senior Regional Brand Ambassador and Wholesale Sales team
• Collaborate with the Senior Regional Brand Ambassador to coordinate effective shopfloor coverage, ensuring optimal staffing levels to support business needs and customer experience

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in a retail environment
• Available to work varied hours as required by the store and Tapestry, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
• Familiarity with department store operations, including customer service, merchandising, and sales strategies
• Strong communication, organisational, and analytical skills
• Knowledge of current industry trends and the ability to apply insights to enhance business outcomes
• Self-motivated and proactive approach to business development
• Collaborative team player, passionate about contributing to a positive team culture and achieving shared goals

What Tapestry can offer you

• 28 days holiday
• Annual Incentive Plan (company performance bonus)
• Multi-brand discount up to 50% off Coach & Kate Spade New York
• Health Cash Plan
• Free 24/7 support for family building, fertility and menopause with Maven
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Gym and fitness products discount
• 1 Paid Volunteering Day per year and opportunities to volunteer with global projects
• Learning & development and career progression opportunities
• Equity Inclusion & Diversity initiatives which include employee resource groups & regional inclusion council

At Tapestry, we are committed to building a diverse & inclusive workforce. We know that having a wide range of perspectives and experiences makes us more innovative and brings us closer to our consumers.

Our Competencies for All Employees

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