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Job Description
Position: Part-time Sales Advisor (24 hours per week)
Location: Samsonite Oxford Street Store, 285 Oxford St, London W1C 2DW
Availability: As soon as possible
Job Purpose
Offer Samsonite customers exceptional service by projecting a positive image of the Company at all times, in order to maximise sales.
Principal Accountabilities
Customer Service/Sales
- Offer advice on, and demonstrations of, Samsonite products in a professional manner to ensure a friendly shopping experience.
- Introduce selling benefits and various features of merchandise range.
- Maximise sales through detailed product knowledge and add-on sales.
- Be knowledgeable about store layout, products, and stock availability.
- Deal with customers in a cheerful, polite, and efficient way, always considering their needs.
- Handle customer complaints and phone queries tactfully in line with Company Policy.
- Process transactions in an efficient and professional manner always adhering to Company Procedures.
- Be fully aware of Samsonite after-sales service, Supplier’s warranties, and areas covered.
- Maintain awareness of sales promotions, incentives, and product brochures.
- Be aware of all sales figures, targets, and commissions on a daily/weekly/period basis.
Stock/Merchandising
- Process deliveries and communicate any discrepancies efficiently.
- Ensure backup stock and stockrooms are kept in order.
- Assist in layouts and maintenance of merchandising and internal displays.
- Read and act on relevant Head Office communication.
- Assist in stock counts as directed by Store Manager.
Security
- Ensure security issues are acted upon where possible and reported to Management.
- Remain vigilant when dealing with stock and monies, ensuring Company Procedures are followed.
Housekeeping
- Maintain high standards within the store.
- Ensure daily cleaning and look after fixtures, fittings, and stock.
Operations / Administrative Duties
- Handle telephone enquiries politely and efficiently; communicate all messages.
- Ensure customer enquiries/orders are communicated to Head Office per Procedures.
- Open and close the store following Procedures.
- Carry out stock and personnel administration as directed.
Attendance
- Report 10 minutes before shift start.
- Contact the store early if absent or late.
- Speak directly to your Manager by phone if unable to attend.
- Make up any lost business time.
- Attend training courses as directed.
Appearance
- Maintain a well-groomed, neat, and tidy appearance per Dress Policy.
Health & Safety
- Act on any accidents or dangers and report to Management.
- Be familiar with Health and Safety Manual and fire safety procedures.
Additional Responsibilities
Perform duties of a similar nature as required and directed by Management.
Skills Required
- Constant standing, bending, lifting luggage up to 15 kilos.
- Computer literate.
- Previous retail experience.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Team player and motivator.
- Target driven.
- Brand sensibility.
- Good command of English.
- Flexibility.