Sales Assistant - Part time, 3 month FTC

Vivienne Westwood; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission/Bonus

Uniform allowance

Staff discounts

Training

Health & Wellbeing support (includes 1

Job summary

Vivienne Westwood is seeking a Sales Assistant for our Conduit flagship store in London. This part-time role is 4 days a week for a 3 month contract, focused on delivering exceptional customer service and supporting store targets with a premium brand experience.

You will work within a collaborative team, handle cash and transactions, assist with stock and merchandising, and contribute to a high standard of store presentation while representing our ethos of care for people and the environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail environment, ideally within a premium or luxury setting.
• Experience supporting, motivating, or working collaboratively within a team.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to deliver an excellent customer experience.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with a focus on driving results.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong commercial awareness, working in line with brand objectives and KPIs
• Resolve operational and customer issues efficiently, following company policies and procedures
• Provide feedback on store performance, operations, and opportunities for improvement
• Support the achievement of sales targets and contribute to overall store performance
• Handle cash and card transactions in accordance with company guidelines
• Support stock management processes, including deliveries, transfers, and inventory control
• Maintain high standards of store presentation, ensuring a clean, organised environment in line with visual merchandising guidelines
• Act as a positive role model, contributing to a collaborative and motivated team environment
• Support the training, coaching, and development of team members where required

Skills

Retail experience

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Proactive & adaptable

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Vivienne Westwood is one of the most iconic British fashion brands, with a strong commitment to its people and the environment.

If you’re interested in being part of an organisation that creates high-quality products, promotes awareness for a better world, and offers an excellent benefits package to support its employees, keep reading…

Vivienne Westwood is currently seeking an Sales Assistant to join our team at our Conduit Flagship store. This position is a part-time role, 4 days a week for a 3 month contract.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate strong commercial awareness, working in line with brand objectives and KPIs
• Resolve operational and customer issues efficiently, following company policies and procedures
• Provide feedback on store performance, operations, and opportunities for improvement
• Support the achievement of sales targets and contribute to overall store performance
• Handle cash and card transactions in accordance with company guidelines
• Support stock management processes, including deliveries, transfers, and inventory control
• Maintain high standards of store presentation, ensuring a clean, organised environment in line with visual merchandising guidelines
• Act as a positive role model, contributing to a collaborative and motivated team environment
• Support the training, coaching, and development of team members where required

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Previous experience in a retail environment, ideally within a premium or luxury setting
• Experience supporting, motivating, or working collaboratively within a team
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to deliver an excellent customer experience
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with a focus on driving results

(Please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be required to perform additional duties to fulfil the requirements of the role)

BENEFITS

• Commission/Bonus
• Uniform allowance
• Staff discounts
• Training
• Health & Wellbeing support (includes Private Medical Health Insurance, EAP, Gym Discounts, Access to Financial Planning Service, etc.)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Opportunity to develop new skills and progress in your career
• Opportunity to work for a company that cares and believes in its people and the environment

Vivienne Westwood is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local government laws. For our privacy statement please visit this link