Sales Advisor (Leeds)

ARNE; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medium sized Sunday Times Best Place

32 Days Holiday (incl. BH) + Birthday

Holidays up to 36 days with service

Staff discount & uniform allowance

Bonus schemes

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance 5x salary

Discounted marketplace

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Job summary

ARNE is expanding with a brand-new store in Leeds and seeks passionate, customer-focused individuals to join the team. You will welcome customers, tell ARNE's story, and deliver exceptional service to shape the future of ARNE in a flagship Leeds location.

Join a brand redefining retail with a focus on design, accessible pricing and memorable customer experiences. You’ll work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with opportunities to grow and contribute to store success.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage customers confidently.
• Previous experience in retail or sales with strong customer service fundamentals.
• Competent in using point-of-sale systems, processing transactions accurately, and handling cash.
• Thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, adapt quickly to change, and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail, ensuring high standards across the store.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and driving customer satisfaction.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and peak periods

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to deliver exceptional in-store service throughout the full customer journey.
• Build rapport with customers whilst identifying customer needs and recommend suitable products.
• Confidently handle customer enquiries, complaints, and after-sales support to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
• Stay informed on product launches, promotions, competitor activity, and retail trends to drive sales performance.
• Work collaboratively with the store team to achieve sales targets, promote key campaigns, and maintain high visual standards.
• Operate tills accurately and responsibly, processing purchases, refunds, and exchanges in line with store policy and procedures
• Support loss prevention by remaining vigilant on the shop floor

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

POS & cash handling

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Flexible hours

Tools

POS systems

Job description

ARNE's retail vision is to redefine what shopping feels like. Every space we create embodies our ‘less is more' approach, understated yet elevated, blending minimal, high-quality products with a store environment that's anything but average. We're challenging the traditional retail model and setting a new standard where exceptional design, accessible pricing and meaningful customer experiences sit side by side. Following the incredible success of our flagship store at Liverpool ONE, we're continuing our exciting retail journey with the launch of a brand-new store in Leeds.

We are therefore looking for passionate, customer focused individuals to join our Team! You'll be the face of ARNE, welcoming customers, sharing our story, and delivering exceptional customer service! If you're passionate about fashion, enjoy delivering excellent customer experiences, and want to be part of a brand that's redefining retail, this is your opportunity to make an impact and help shape the future of ARNE.

Requirements

• Engage with customers to deliver exceptional in-store service throughout the full customer journey.
• Build rapport with customers whilst identifying customer needs and recommend suitable products based on product knowledge, best sellers and new arrivals in store.
• Confidently handle customer enquiries, complaints, and after-sales support to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
• Stay informed on product launches, promotions, competitor activity, and retail trends to drive sales performance.
• Work collaboratively with the store team to achieve sales targets, promote key campaigns, and maintain high visual standards.
• Operate tills accurately and responsibly, processing purchases, refunds, and exchanges in line with store policy and procedures
• Support loss prevention by remaining vigilant on the shop floor.

Essential Experience And Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and engage customers confidently.
• Previous experience in a retail or sales environment, with a strong understanding of excellent customer service.
• Competent in using point-of-sale systems, processing transactions accurately, and handling cash responsibly.
• Thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, adapt quickly to change, and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail, ensuring high standards across the store.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and driving customer satisfaction.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and peak periods

Benefits

• We are proud to be recognised as a Medium sized Sunday Times Best Place two years in a row!
• 32 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays) + your Birthday off
• Holidays increasing up to 36 days with service
• Generous staff discount & uniform allowance
• Bonus schemes based on company performance
• Health Cash Plan from day one
• Life assurance paying 5x annual salary from day one
• Discounted marketplace with money off/cash back from 100's of places
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme

ARNE are an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diverse people bring different skills and are committed to ensuring our business support the needs of potential colleagues from Ethnic Minority backgrounds and colleagues who may be disabled or neurodiverse. We are committed creating a great place to work through diversity and inclusivity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds to join our growing team.