SALES ASSISTANT

VEJA; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainable sneaker brand is seeking a motivated Sales Assistant for their flagship store in Covent Garden, London. You will be responsible for welcoming customers, presenting products, and maintaining store standards. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of retail experience and a strong understanding of fashion trends. Excellent interpersonal skills and a customer service mindset are essential for success in this role. Join a dynamic team and be an ambassador for a brand committed to social and ecological impact.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of the fashion field and current fashion trends.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and advising customers.
• Presentation and enhancement of products.
• Maintaining store standards.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of fashion trends

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Since 2004, VEJA has been creating sneakers differently, mixing social projects, economic justice, and ecological materials.

VEJA uses Brazilian and Peruvian organic cotton for the canvas and laces, Amazonian rubber for the soes, and various innovative materials made from recycled plastic bottles and polyester.

VEJA sneakers are produced in Brazil in factories that respect workers’ right. The logistics of our VEJA stores in Europe and e-commerce are managed by Login’s, a professional and social inclusion company.

We are looking for motivated people to join a dynamic and supportive team as a Sales Assistant in full time (40 hours per week) in our flagship in Covent Garden London.

This is your chance to join us!

As a Sales Assistant, you will work with the managing team and your co-workers to welcome customers and offer them a unique experience.

You will be an ambassador for the brand, knowing each aspect of the project.

Duties include but not limited to :

• Welcoming and advising customers
• Presentation and enhancement of products
• Maintaining store standards that reflect the brand image at all times
• Ensuring that the store is well kept
• Developping customer loyalty
• Reception and storage of products
• Cashing in
• Implementing the products in adequacy with merchandising guidelines

Required profile :

• 1-3 years of experience in similar position
• Knowledge of fashion field and current fashion trends
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Versatile, organized, motivated, methodical and professional
• Excellent sense of customer service
• Ability to work in a team, to plan and prioritise
• English speaking (any other languages will be considered as an asset)