Urban Outfitters - Sales Associates

Graduate Recruitment Bureau; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail brand is seeking a support role in their store tasked with enhancing customer experiences by engaging positively and fostering teamwork. The ideal candidate should embody the company’s values in interaction while managing operational tasks. Ideal for those with an interest in retail and a desire to contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail environment is preferred but not required.
• Awareness of Urban Outfitters brand and its local market appeal.

Responsibilities

• Support store management in creating a positive store environment.
• Engage customers through friendly conversation and service.
• Assist in the training and development of peers.

Skills

Customer engagement

Team collaboration

Positive communication

Basic retail knowledge

Job description

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Founded in 1970. We're Urban Outfitters Europe and we like you too! Feast your eyes on our clothing, trainers, gifts and awesome homeware.

Objective:

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

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

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

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a retail environment – not a must.
• An awareness of the Urban Outfitters brand and its appeal to the local market.