Lead Store Advisor - Songpa-gu, Seoul

ON RUNNING; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sportswear company in the City of London is looking for a Lead Store Advisor to drive exceptional customer service and maintain operational standards in their new store. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of retail experience, a strong commitment to team culture, and outstanding communication skills. This role involves leading a team, managing cash transactions, and ensuring visual merchandising excellence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a consumer-facing or retail work environment, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Background in the Running, Fashion or Sports Industry is preferred.
• Ability to maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and communicate through On's values in team and customer interactions.
• Responsible for all cash transactions and till procedures.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of technical product information.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Hospitality

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

ERP systems

Job description

In short

This is your opportunity to become a core part of On's Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Store Retail team and assist in the successful launch and ongoing operations of On's first store in Korea.

As a Lead Store Advisor, your passion for delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive work environment for our team will be a core part of driving On's Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) approach. On will rely on you to deliver exceptional customer service to each and every customer while embodying On's core values and passion for movement.

Your Mission

• Continuously lead and communicate through On's values and brand philosophy in team and customer interactions
• Foundational cash handling expectations and standardized operating procedures - example; responsible for all cash transactions and opening and closing of tills, point of sale systems etc.
• Opening and closing store procedures and ensuring loss and prevention standards are followed
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of technical product information and stay up to date with On's global activities and projects (e.g. sustainability efforts, athlete stories)
• Coach the team to ensure excellent standard of all technical product knowledge
• Contribute and streamline feedback to continuously improve store processes, customer engagement and team happiness in line with our company culture of radical candor
• Maintain the visual standards in the store to deliver a premium experience and optimize sell through strategy
• Lead and maintain exceptional stock room strategy and inventory management standards
• Create an inclusive workplace culture by treating all employees and customers with respect.

The Pillars: You will oversee a designated store area, of the following (Back of House, Visual Merchandising, Product, Community, or People), driving strategy implementation, monitoring execution and fostering team engagement to ensure success in the focus area.

Your story

• 2+ years of experience within a consumer-facing or retail work environment, preferably in a supervisory role
• Background in the Running, Fashion or Sports Industry is preferred, but not a must
• Strong communication, hospitality, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to take initiative, learn quickly, and work both independently and as part of a team
• Eye for maintaining outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and / or other ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning system) is preferred, but not required.
• Entrepreneurial spirit who expects the unexpected

Physical Demands

This position involves constant moving, talking, hearing, reaching, grabbing, climbing stairs, and standing for consecutive hours. May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, and crouching.