Christmas Temp - Sales Assistant

Theo Paphitis Retail Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Boux Avenue products

Regular social events

Fun working environment

Job summary

Boux Avenue is seeking a Sales Assistant in Birmingham to deliver outstanding customer service, drive sales and uphold store standards. You will actively engage customers, use product knowledge to suggest fits and options, and operate the till with care.

Join a fast-paced, friendly team with flexible weekend and night shifts. Enjoy generous staff discounts across Boux Avenue, Ryman and Robert Dyas brands, and opportunities to grow within a dynamic fashion-retail environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for providing outstanding customer service.
• Previous retail experience.
• High energy and enthusiasm, able to stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to communicate with a broad range of people.
• Be resilient and bounce back from setbacks.
• Flexible to work varied hours including weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

• Optimise all sales opportunities.
• Assist with implementation of Boux Avenue systems, procedures, policies and regulations.
• Serve customers enthusiastically, matching products to needs through product knowledge and offering alternatives.
• Operate the till, process payments securely, wrap merchandise with care.
• Deliver exceptional service at the till and provide gift wrapping to a high standard.
• Provide customers with expert bra fit from sales floor to fitting suite.
• Understand and demonstrate Company values and behaviours.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Who are we?

Boux Avenue is the cool, young, London-based lingerie, nightwear and swimwear brand, with 27 stores across the UK and a thriving ecommerce business at www.bouxavenue.com. Founded in April 2011, the brand describes its core aesthetic as a blend of the sweet and the sexy, with its bi-annual collections designed by their in-house team. Pitched at what the brand calls an 'accessible luxury' price tag, Boux Avenue's reputation is founded not only on the femininity of its products, but also on their quality, comfort and fit, backed up with the offer of a free and expert bra fit service in all of its stores.

No matter what your age, size or style, Boux Avenue is an inclusive brand for everybody. Available in sizes 28-40, A-G cups and sizes 6-18. With an unrivalled eye for detail and passion for customer service, Boux Avenue is your ultimate destination whether you're looking for everyday essentials or something a little sexier.

What will your duties be as a Sales Assistant?

• Optimise all sales opportunities
• Assist with the effective implementation of all Boux Avenue systems, procedures, policies and regulations
• Serve customers enthusiastically, establishing their needs and matching products to those needs through the application of a high level of product knowledge and where necessary to offer alternatives
• Operate the till in an efficient manner, processing all methods of payment with high regard to customer care and security procedures and to handle and wrap the merchandise with careAssist with the effective implementation of promotions, including point of sale material and stock displays and help ensure all promotions are implemented on time
• Deliver exceptional service at our till point, process purchases accurately and efficiently whilst executing high standards of gift wrap
• Provide customers with expert bra fit, from the sales floor through to the fitting suite and closing of the purchase (subject to base contract)
• Understand and demonstrate Company values and behaviours

What will you need to be successful?

• A passion for providing outstanding customer service
• Previous retail experience
• High levels of energy and enthusiasm, but able to remain calm and focussed under pressure
• Ability to communicate and interact with a broad range of people
• Be resilient and 'spring back' from setbacks
• Flexibility to work varied hours including weekends and nights

What are we looking for in you?

• Ability to show a passion for retail and the Boux brand
• Ability to be a clear and confident communicator
• Ability to be proactive and in a courteous manner
• Ability to show enthusiasm & commitment
• A hands on approach to team work

Are there any benefits?

In return you will be offered a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, fun working environment with regular social events and generous discounts across Boux Avenue, Ryman and Robert Dyas brands.