Sales Specialist

VF CORPORATION; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A global apparel company in Manchester seeks a Sales Specialist to provide exceptional customer experiences. This role requires a strong customer interaction focus, a passion for fashion, and flexibility in work hours. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced retail environment and excellent communication skills. Comprehensive benefits and a supportive culture are highlighted.

Benefits

Career ownership

Supportive feedback-based culture

Tailored training

Qualifications

• At least 1+ year experience working on a fast-paced shop floor ideally from a fashion and/or lifestyle background.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Flexible with working weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Providing the highest level of customer service.
• Maintaining merchandising standards.
• Acting as a buddy to new starters.

Skills

Customer interaction

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Flexibility

Communication skills

Job description

Sales Specialist

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 resourceful Sales Specialist to join our Timberland team based in Manchester, Trafford.

Our Sales Specialists (or Senior Sales Associates) are trailblazers on our shop floor. You will inspire our customers as well as our junior sales associates, helping maintain the highest standards on our shop floor.

Timberland is part of the VF family—a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through iconic brands. VF’s purpose is to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet.

Timberland is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of premium footwear, apparel, and accessories for the outdoor lifestyle. For decades, we have been guided by a higher Purpose: to inspire and equip the world to step outside, work together and make it better.

How you’ll make a difference

• Providing the highest level of customer service, ensuring that all customers are treated with respect
• Developing a thorough knowledge of products in store and passing this knowledge on to our junior associates
• Acting as a buddy to new starters, helping support their onboarding
• 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
• Occasionally supporting the management team with opening and closing processes

What makes you the perfect Sales Specialist

• You love interacting with customers and 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 at least 1+ year experience working on a fast‑paced shop floor ideally from a fashion and/or lifestyle background
• 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
• You live and demonstrate our Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Persevere.

What’s in it for you

We offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well‑being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.

• 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 training sessions, we are committed to helping you grow, both professionally and personally

Free to Be: 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.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst 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.