Sales Associate (part-time 8hr)

TIMBERLAND; Bicester; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 16,531; Part time

Job summary

Timberland in Bicester Village is seeking a part-time Sales Associate (8h) to deliver an outstanding shopping experience and uphold brand standards on the shop floor. You will inspire customers, grow product knowledge, and contribute to a dynamic team in a global fashion brand focused on sustainable lifestyles.

The role offers opportunities to learn across brands, with training from induction to ongoing sessions, and a culture that values respect and integrity.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Positive can-do attitude with hands-on mentality.
• Passion for brand, fashion and retail.
• Flexibility for weekends, evenings and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Providing the highest level of customer service, ensuring that all customers are treated with respect
• Developing a thorough knowledge of products in store
• Maintaining merchandising standards in accordance with brand guidelines
• Keeping up to date with current trends and the brand’s place within the market
• Following all operational procedures in the store and in the stock room

Skills

Customer service

Product knowledge

Merchandising

English communication

Job description

Overview

Join us now for the chance to be part of an amazing team and be responsible for providing our customers with a memorable shopping experience!

We’re looking for a passionate Sales Associate (perm, part time 8hr) to join our Timberland team based in Bicester Village.

As a Sales Associate you will inspire our customers, deliver an excellent service, and help maintain the highest standards on our shop floor. Timberland is part of the VF family and a global fashion brand focused on sustainable and active lifestyles.

This is our purpose: to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. It guides us to pursue our goals together and to come to work with a shared calling.

Let’s talk about the role: we offer the support of a global organisation while empowering our people to take responsibility at store level.

Responsibilities

• Providing the highest level of customer service, ensuring that all customers are treated with respect
• Developing a thorough knowledge of products in store
• Maintaining merchandising standards in accordance with brand guidelines
• Keeping up to date with current trends and the brand’s place within the market
• Following all operational procedures in the store and in the stock room

Qualifications

• You love interacting with customers. You set a great example for the rest of the team with your hands-on mentality, enthusiasm, and passion for delivering a fantastic customer experience
• You have a positive can-do attitude, facing all situations in the store
• You are passionate about our brand, fashion, and retail in general
• You have excellent written and verbal communication in English (another language is a plus but not necessary)
• You are flexible when it comes to working weekends, evenings and holidays as necessary

What’s in it for you?

• Career ownership, enabling you to build your knowledge and experience across different brands
• A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
• Tailored training, from an induction to ongoing online and face-to-face trainings sessions, to help you grow professionally and personally

Equal Opportunity

We strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day. VF is committed to supporting disadvantaged groups while providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.

If you liked what you have read and want to join our team, we would be keen to hear from you. Due to the high volume of candidates we receive, we will only contact successful applicants for the interview stage.