Sales Associate Ashford (M/F/D) | Part-Time (16-20h)

BIRKENSTOCK; Ashford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Birkenstock is seeking a friendly shop assistant in Ashford, UK to deliver an excellent in-store experience. You will greet customers, share product knowledge and handle exchanges with care while maintaining brand presentation and store standards.

We value a positive attitude and strong customer focus. The role offers opportunities to grow within a global, quality-driven brand and to work in a dynamic retail environment with our team.

Qualifications

• Initial professional experience in high-quality (shoe) retail.
• You love being in contact with people, are eager to learn and enjoy being a competent contact person for our customers.
• You inspire not only your colleagues, but also our customers with your positive personality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure an all-round successful customer experience with comprehensive and personal service.
• Convey the value and quality of our products through competent support as our brand ambassador.
• Confidently use the cash register system and process daily closings, exchanges or refunds precisely and responsibly.
• Keep an overview and maintain a good mood even in hectic situations.
• Ensure products are presented invitingly according to guidelines.
• Carry out general storage tasks and replenish goods on the shop floor with colleagues.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Team player

Tools

Cash register system

Job description

BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 7100 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

YOUR TASKS

• You ensure an all-round successful customer experience, offering a both comprehensive and personal service through your expertise and open personality.
• As our brand ambassador, you convey the value and quality of our products through your competent support.
• You are confident in using our cash register system and process daily closings, exchanges or refunds precisely and responsibly.
• Even in hectic situations, you keep an overview and your good mood.
• With skill and attention to detail, you ensure that our products are presented in an inviting way in accordance with the specified guidelines.
• Together with your colleagues, you will carry out general storage tasks and replenish the goods on the shop floor.

YOUR PROFILE

• Initial professional experience in high-quality (shoe) retail
• You love being in contact with people, are eager to learn and enjoy being a competent contact person for our customers
• You inspire not only your colleagues, but also our customers with your positive personality
• Very good English skills; other languages are an advantage
• Finally, you are just as enthusiastic about our products as we are, can identify with the Birkenstock brand and are keen to make a difference together with us!

WE OFFER

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is.