Senior Style Advisor / Supervisor (Maternity cover contract)

Mint Velvet; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

Staff discount

Clothing allowance

30 days holiday (incl bank holidays)

Job summary

Mint Velvet Milton Keynes – John Lewis is seeking a Senior Style Advisor / Supervisor on a maternity cover contract. This part-time role (20 hours per week) supports store operations, personal styling and high standards of customer service.

Ideal candidates will have experience as a key holder in fashion retail, a love of fashion and the ability to inspire a team. In return, Mint Velvet offers a competitive salary, 30 days holiday (incl bank holidays), discretionary quarterly bonus, staff

Qualifications

• Experience in fashion retail, preferably in a supervisory/key holder role.
• Strong customer service and styling skills.
• Ability to drive store standards and visual presentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in daily store operations, including opening & closing and stock control.
• Demonstrate Mint Velvet market position; act on opportunities or concerns.
• Maintain exceptional customer service and Personal Styling offering.
• Deliver visual standards reflecting Mint Velvet guidelines to enhance the customer journey.
• Be proactive in personal development and performance improvement.
• Adhere to policies and ensure robust store operations.

Skills

Customer service

Visual merchandising

Team leadership

Personal styling

Store operations

Job description

Senior Style Advisor / Supervisor (Maternity cover contract)

Department: Retail

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Milton Keynes - John Lewis

Description

20 hours per week, fixed-term contract

Mint Velvet began when founders Liz Houghton and Lisa Agar-Rea set out to create an unfailingly chic collection of contemporary, great quality staples and elevated fits that they felt were missing from their wardrobes. Feeling frustrated that they couldn’t find anything they wanted to wear, or the great customer service they craved, they started fusing relaxed comfort with glamorous yet wearable fashion trends. Relaxed Glamour was born.

Our Values:

With Soul. Courage & Resilience. Passion & Drive. Entrepreneurial Spirit. Collaborative.

The Role

• Support the Store Manager in all aspects of running the store, including opening & closing, stock control and maintaining a beautiful environment for your team and customers at all times
• Demonstrate outstanding understanding of Mint Velvet’s market position and competitors and use this to generate and act on any ideas, opportunities or concerns that may impact your store
• Ensure exceptional standards of customer service, including in our Personal Styling offering
• Achieve exceptional visual delivery which reflects the Mint Velvet visual guidelines; creating a sanctuary of style and service that enhances the customer journey and overall experience in-store
• Be proactive in driving your own personal development and continually improving your performance
• Follow and adhere to all policies and procedures and run a sound and robust operation

To join our vibrant and fast-growing business...

You’ll ideally have previous experience as a key holder in a fashion retail store, possess a real love of fashion, be able to offer excellent customer service and work well as part of a team. You’ll need to be an inspirational, helpful and informed role model and know, wear and live the Mint Velvet style.

You’ll be rewarded with...

A competitive salary and great career prospects, 30 days holiday (including bank holidays), a discretionary quarterly bonus scheme, generous staff discount and clothing allowance, and the opportunity to develop your career in a fast paced and growing business. #INDMP