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Urban Outfitters Sales Associate - Oxford Street, London

Urban Outfitters

London

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player seeks enthusiastic team members to enhance the customer experience in a vibrant retail environment. This role focuses on supporting store management while fostering creativity and collaboration among peers. You will engage customers positively, assist in training, and maintain store standards, all while embodying the company's values. Join a dynamic team that values personal development and offers a range of perks to support your work-life balance and well-being. If you are passionate about retail and eager to contribute to a positive atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Life Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Discount off external gym memberships
Private Medical Insurance
Up to 40% employee discount
Season ticket loan
Cycle to work scheme
Structured support for continued learning

Qualifications

  • Strong communication skills are essential for engaging with customers.
  • Previous retail experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver a positive customer experience by engaging through conversation.
  • Assist in training and development of peers within the team.
  • Ensure store merchandising and cleanliness standards are upheld.

Skills

Customer Service
Communication Skills
Retail Experience

Job description

Location

This position is located at 200 Oxford St Fitzrovia, London, W1D1NU United Kingdom

Role Summary

The main objective of this role is to support the store management team in achieving a store environment that fosters creativity, employee development, and the VIBE philosophy. To uphold the Urban Outfitters “Peers Training Peers” philosophy.

What You'll Be Doing

People:

  • Deliver a positive, friendly experience by engaging the customer through conversation and service
  • Enhance the VIBE by focusing on customers and not on projects during prime time selling hours
  • Provide a store experience that reflects the Company’s mystery shop standards
  • Contribute to the overall VIBE in the store by being positive, respectful, and helpful to others
  • Uphold Company standards and act as a positive role model to peers

Teamwork & Communication:

  • Work productively within the team and take initiative to work with others toward a common, collaborative goal
  • Assist in the training and development of peers
  • Communicate positively and effectively with peers
  • Actively participate in daily and department meetings

Operations:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in job knowledge (i.e. tills, shipment tasks, and fitting room guidelines)
  • Participate in the processing of new shipment and help the team to keep receiving and back stock areas clean and organised
  • Assist in the timely and accurate completion of weekly tasks (i.e. markdowns, re-tickets, transfers, and RTVs)
  • Exhibit awareness of loss prevention guidelines and comply with all inventory control measures
  • Always adhere to company health & safety regulations

Merchandising & Display:

  • Uphold store merchandising and cleanliness standards
  • Ensure that merchandise is ticketed and the sales floor is well stocked
  • Support sales by assisting in merchandising and display projects
  • Exhibit a familiarity with current product and trend awareness
What You'll Need
  • Previous experience in a retail environment – not a must.
  • An awareness of the Urban Outfitters brand and its appeal to the local market.
  • Strong communication skills.
The Perks

Work Life Balance:

  • ‘Life Leave’ - one day a year to take time off for those big events in life, in addition to your annual leave entitlement

Wellbeing:

  • Employee Assistance program to support with mental, physical, and financial health
  • Discount off external gym memberships
  • Private Medical Insurance for eligible employees

Employee Discounts:

  • Up to 40% employee discount at all URBN Brands

Travel:

  • Season ticket loan for eligible employees
  • Cycle to work scheme for eligible employees

Continued Development:

  • We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development
Equal Opportunity Statement

URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements, and business needs.

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