Sales Advisor (m/f) - Permanent Contract

Balzac Paris; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Balzac Paris is opening a flagship store in Marylebone, London. This Paris-born, B Corp brand champions chic, timeless pieces with our Tradi-Barje spirit and an eco-conscious approach.

We’re excited to bring Balzac Paris to London and build a vibrant, customer‑facing team. As a Sales Advisor, you will greet customers, tell brand stories, offer styling advice, process payments, maintain the shop floor, and support stock and inventory tasks.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Shopify platform.
• Ability to receive and process shipments.
• Strong retail sales techniques and KPI knowledge.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Open and close register/POS; follow daily roadmap.
• Engage with customers, provide styling advice, cross-sell.
• Maintain store cleanliness and follow merchandising guidelines.
• Stock room management and inventory participation.

Skills

Shopify proficiency

Retail sales

Customer engagement

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Tools

Shopify

Job description

Sales advisor opportunity — Balzac Paris arrives in Marylebone!

Founded in Paris, Balzac Paris is a B Corp certified brand championing la mode à la parisienne—chic, timeless, and cleverly twisty with our signature "Tradi-Barje" spirit (a creative blend of traditional elegance and bold, playful touches). Dedicated to eco-responsibility, we craft high-quality, sustainable pieces designed to last. As we expand internationally, we are thrilled to bring our vibrant universe to London with the opening of our new flagship store in Marylebone.

The role reports directly to the Store Manager & Assistant Store Manager.

RESPONSABILITIES : 1 - STORE OPENING & CLOSING

• Open and close register/POS systems
• Adhere to the daily roadmap (floor zoning, scheduling, and management-defined goals)
• Comply with the dress code defined by management
• Turn on and ensure the proper functioning of store equipment (music, lighting, video projector, fragrance diffuser, etc.)
• Maintain boutique cleanliness (both inside and outside)

2 - SALES & CUSTOMER RELATIONS

• Proactively engage with customers to reach targets set by management
• Welcome and assist customers on the sales floor and fitting rooms: brand storytelling, fashion advice, styling/silhouetting (size, color, fit, collections, etc.), cross-selling, and upselling
• Acquire new customers and foster customer loyalty
• Adhere to the customer journey defined by management
• Master and execute POS operations: processing payments, refunds, and item exchanges
• Master and promote in-store services (kiosks, repair services, alterations, hot stamping, leather care, click & collect, etc.)
• Stay informed on Balzac updates and maintain an omni-channel vision (web & retail integration)
• Prepare daily food & beverage offerings for customers

3 - STORE MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS

• Ensure the sales floor is constantly replenished (floor stock, visual merchandising, and try-on items)
• Maintain cleanliness across the sales floor, stockroom, and staff areas
• Follow merchandising guidelines and point-of-sale materials (POSM) established by management

  4 - STOCK & INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

  • Maintain and respect stockroom layout rules defined by the Stock Manager
  • Ensure proper garment presentation (steaming, hanging, and folding)
  • Participate in cycle counts and annual inventory audits as needed
  • Receive shipments as needed

  REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Hard skills:
    • Proficiency in Shopify
    • Ability to receive and process shipments
    • Strong command of retail sales techniques
    • Knowledge of sales KPIs
  • Soft skills:
    • High level of thoroughness and rigor
    • Strong organizational skills
    • Proactivity and initiative-taking
    • Agility and adaptability
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Ability to work effectively in a team