Chocolate Advisor

Lindt & Sprüngli; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Chocolate allowance

Birthday day off

Staff discount

Annual development allowance

Job summary

Lindt UK is seeking a part-time Retail Sales Associate for Piccadilly Circus, 20 hours per week. You will support the store management to deliver the retail plan and embody the Lindt Service proposition to delight customers.

You'll bring retail experience, numeracy and IT skills, and excellent interpersonal abilities to drive sales, maintain store standards, and contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail and team performance.
• Numerate with good analytical and IT skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maximise sales turnover and store profitability.
• Collaborate with store management on opportunities for key trading periods.
• Deliver flawless execution of processes, procedures and visual standards.
• Maintain awareness of audit and loss prevention controls and inventory integrity.
• Be an expert Lindt brand ambassador delivering the Lindt Service proposition.

Skills

Retail experience

Analytical skills

IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

POS systems

Job description

A little bit about LindtWe are a premium chocolate manufacturer established in 1845 operating in over 86 countries around the World. Guided by our Global purpose to Enchant the World with Chocolate and UK vision of Creating Moments to Make Everyone Feel Special, we have around 700 team members in the UK across our Head Office, Retail, and Field Sales divisions. We are a Top 20 Great Place to Work and are proud of our incredible people, our unique values-led culture and our iconic market leading brands such as LINDOR & GOLD BUNNY.We’re also proud of being one of the few bean-to-bar chocolate makers in the world, where we control every step of our chocolate production.A little bit about LindtWe are a premium chocolate manufacturer established in 1845 operating in over 86 countries around the World. Guided by our Global purpose to Enchant the World with Chocolate and UK vision of Creating Moments to Make Everyone Feel Special, we have around 700 team members in the UK across our Head Office, Retail, and Field Sales divisions. We are a Top 20 Great Place to Work and are proud of our incredible people, our unique values-led culture and our iconic market leading brands such as LINDOR & GOLD BUNNY.We’re also proud of being one of the few “bean-to-bar” chocolate makers in the world, where we control every step of our chocolate production.How you could help us to Enchant the World with ChocolateWe have an exciting opportunity where you could be a part of our incredible team.In this role you will:Support the store management team towards the accomplishment of the retail planContribute to the operational excellence and financial performance of a store in the Lindt UK retail division, using responsible business practices and adhering to all company policiesEmbody the Lindt brand with passion and be part of a team of Lindt brand ambassadors who are experts at delivering the Lindt Service proposition and exceeding customer expectations every dayActively contribute towards an environment of collaboration through sharing knowledge, information and teamwork to drive ideas to actionWhere you’ll be basedThis role is based in Piccadilly Circus Store and is 20 hours per weekKey ResponsibilitiesMaximising Sales Turnover and Store Profitability to Grow and Drive the Business ForwardUse provided business tools, along with good personal judgement, to drive and exceed store sales and profit targetsCollaborate with store management team on opportunities for key trading periodsDelivering and Developing Operational ExcellenceContribute to a self-disciplined culture focused on flawless execution of processes, procedures, and initiatives including consistent delivery of presentation standards in storeMaintain awareness of audit and loss prevention controls, delivering full compliance in all areas including inventory, cash reconciliation, deliveries etc.Comply with company Health and Safety policy and procedures, and take associated actions to ensure a safe working environment for allEscalate issues to the store management team when necessary in a timely mannerDelivering Outstanding Premium Visibility and Communication with our CustomersBecome an expert brand ambassador in delivering the Lindt Service proposition by living the values and personally contributing to a customer centric-cultureEmbrace the Global Retail Mystery Shop program, using the results to recognise strengths and share best practiceMaintain monthly visual merchandising plan to company standardStay informed of current trends and contribute to weekly Competitor Watch of the local market placeUnderstand and actively anticipate consumer needs and go the extra mile to delight customersLeading for an Inspiring Place to WorkTake responsibility for developing your own skills and capability and support a learning cultureCollaborate with line manager in order to achieve your own agreed PDP objectivesParticipate in monthly 1-2-1s with your line manager to guide your own performanceWork with line manager to resolve personal performance issues in a timely mannerAlign with line manager on action plans from personal performance reviewsIce Cream and Drinks ResponsibilitiesFollow food safety and health safety requirements at all times.Be knowledgeable and confident about the products that are served.Produce and prepare all the products in line with brand standards.What experience you’ll bringProven experience within a retail organisation is preferable, as is a genuine love of all that a career in retail has to offerProven track record of delivering performance at a high level within a teamNumerate with good analytical and IT skillsA highly motivated self-starter, with a drive for resultsExcellent interpersonal skills, able to build relationships internally and externallyAn infectious can do attitude – ready to try new things and enthuse everyone you meetBeing yourself every dayWe want everyone at Lindt feel safe to be themselves, ensuring they are empowered, represented, celebrated and included in our workplace. You’ll notice this throughout the recruitment process; in our ‘dress for your day’ policy and through our proactive DE&I strategy.Living our values everydayAt Lindt UK, our values guide us in everything we do. Being Passionately Lindt, Always Evolving, Building Real Relationships, Acting Responsibly and Making An Impact are an integral part of life here at Lindt.What you can expect from usIn return for everything that you’ll bring, we can offer you an exciting role in a fast-growing organisation, where we’ll provide an environment where you will thrive, feel supported and fulfil your career aspirations. As well as supporting your physical and mental wellbeing, as part of our offering, you will receive a competitive compensation and benefits package including; competitive salary, bonus, pension, life cover, chocolate allowance; chocolate give-aways, chocolate discount, £100 a year personal development allowance, birthday day off and so much more!