Urban Outfitters Sales Associate - Spitalfields, London

Urban Outfitters; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and employee development. This role supports the store management team in creating an engaging shopping environment while upholding the brand's philosophy. You will interact positively with customers, assist in training peers, and maintain store standards. With a focus on teamwork, you'll contribute to a vibrant store atmosphere that reflects the company's values. Enjoy perks like employee discounts and a supportive work-life balance as you grow in this dynamic retail environment.

Benefits

Employee Discounts

Private Medical Insurance

Life Leave

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Discount off Gym Memberships

Continued Learning and Development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver a positive experience by engaging customers through conversation.
• Assist in training and development of peers within the team.
• Ensure compliance with company health and safety regulations.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Retail Experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Location

This position is located at 6 The Exchange 132 Commercial St Spitalfields, London, , E16AZ United Kingdom

Role Summary

The main objective of this role is to support 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

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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.