Customer Host (6 Month FTC)

White Stuff; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 11,020 - 13,776; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Holiday entitlement 25 days

Volunteer days 2 per year

50% product discount

Uniform allowance

Dental insurance

Healthcare plan

Life assurance

Interest-free season ticket loan

Pension contribution

Job summary

White Stuff, a fashion retailer, is seeking an engaging Shop Team Member to deliver outstanding customer experiences on weekends. You will work within the Retail team, be the face of the brand, handle stock, assist customers with multi-channel shopping, and participate in events and promotions.

The role requires passion for fashion, teamwork, and a proactive attitude. You will contribute to store KPIs, maintain visual standards, and support smooth shop operations, including Click & Collect and

Qualifications

• Passionate about retail and fashion.
• Determination to go the extra mile for the customer.
• Thrives in a team and inspires others.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Shop Manager within the Retail team.
• Meet ACE pillars across the customer journey.
• Promote multichannel shopping via mPOS and create endless aisle orders.
• Engage customers, sign up to newsletters, and process e-receipts in line with data protection.
• Explain product features to help buying decisions.
• Handle stock replenishment, deliveries, and stock takes.
• Support in events and team briefs.
• Adhere to health & safety procedures and internal processes.

Skills

Customer service

Sales focused

Team player

Job description

Please, note this role is a 8 hours contract and weekend availability may be required.

Who We Are

White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women’s and men’s clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive.

Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We’re sociable, talented and like minded and we’re not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels.

Who You Are

You’ll be passionate about Retail and Fashion. You will have the determination to go the extra mile and provide the best customer experience. You will thrive in a team environment, and you will inspire others with your passion and support.

Primary Objective Of The Job

Ensure we are the best on the high street for delivering an amazing customer experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll report to the Shop Manager and sit within our Retail team.

Customer Experience

• Meeting the A.C.E pillars (Be Friendly, Be Inspiring and Be Invaluable) throughout the Customer Journey.
• Holding an understanding of shop KPIs and working to continuously improve them.
• Promoting multichannel shopping by using the mobile point of sale system (mPOS) to show customers the products available across our channels and creating endless aisle orders.
• Engaging customers with our brand by signing customers up to email newsletters, tagging their purchases to their profile, and sending e-receipts in line with data protection regulations.
• Using knowledge of promotions or discounts available to inform our customers and increase sales.
• Assisting in events including Customer Event and preview evenings.

Product Presentation and Visual Standards

• Maintaining high visual standards instore.
• Supporting with floor moves, mannequin and window displays, and replenishment.
• Understanding the features (fits, style, fabrics) of our product ranges and explaining these to our customers to support their buying decisions.

Shop Operations

• Processing deliveries efficiently and ensuring that on the shop floor products are replenished and always available for customers.
• Supporting in stock management processes such as stocktakes.
• Using company resources such as the White Stuff website, Looking White Stuff, the Tea Room, email communications, window guidelines and brand posts to engage with our customer and ensure compliance with daily/weekly actions.
• Being a team player and playing an active role in team briefs.
• Understanding and complying with the Health & Safety and emergency procedures in store.
• Having a professional approach to our internal customers, head office departments, centre management (where applicable) and any other visitors.
• Efficiently and accurately fulfilling ship from store and Click + Collect processes.

Doing Good Stuff

• Holding an awareness of our charity partner and the positive impact this has including supporting any events or charity promotions.
• Understanding our approach to ethical sourcing and environmental impact to be able to explain this to our customers and the team.

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus opportunity
• Up to 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
• 2 days paid (as per your contracted hours) per year to volunteer in the local community
• 50% product discount
• Annual uniform allowance
• BUPA Dental Insurance
• Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Pension Contribution

We are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age.