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We are seeking a highly motivated retail professional to sell our womenswear collection at our Richmond shop.
Job Responsibility:
SALES
SERVICE
STOCK
OPERATIONAL
SENIOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Providing daily support to both Shop and Assistant Shop Manager and taking responsibility in their absence, including shop opening and closing procedures
Undertake management responsibilities at any London shop to provide cover as required by the business
Regularly checking emails and following up with customer requests
Supporting both Shop and Assistant Shop Manager with completing digital paperwork accurately
daily sales, individual sales, reconciliation, breakdowns and Sunday hand over of figures and breakdown where required
Requirements:
Acquire collection knowledge through training attendance and regularly engaging with seasonal guides to deepen technical understanding and passion for product
To be aware of the monthly individual and shop sales targets and work to achieve this on a weekly basis maximising all selling opportunities ordering stock in for customers or offering alternatives
Develop good customer relations through your approach and utilising detailed product knowledge during a sale to represent customer expectations of the brand
To achieve customer loyalty by proactively following through with customer requests in a timely manner
To collaborate with colleagues when handling customer enquiries to ensure hand overs are clearly communicated, to ensure efficiency of service
Be receptive to customer requirements, being helpful and courteous at all times to achieve a service that is above and beyond their expectations
Provide accurate information to customers by ensuring knowledge is continuously kept up to date
Perform Company till transactions accurately and demonstrating the ability to handle a range of transactions, including credit notes, refunds, gift vouchers and VAT refunds
Deal with telephone enquiries and orders efficiently and politely preparing mail orders tidily and promptly
Maintain and promote the Company image by wearing Margaret Howell clothing at all times in an appropriate manner
Be aware of stock levels
Maintain stock in the shop and stockroom in size and style order to ensure stock can be readily located by yourself and the team and not obstructing fire exits and routes
Prepare stock to be transferred in accurate accordance with the docket and check deliveries and transfers for discrepancies, rectifying when needed
Monitor stock levels by replenishing sold stock immediately so that products are consistently available for customers
Take part in periodic stock takes and follow up with recounts demonstrating good attention to detail
Monitor the supplies of tissue paper, carrier bags, gift boxes and other necessary stationery so it is readily available on the shop floor and notify management when backroom storage is running low
To carry out cleaning of fixtures and fittings first thing and throughout the day as necessary
Working with colleagues to cover shop floor adequately to be aware if a customer needs help and to enable vigilance against stock loss
To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself, colleagues and customers, by adhering to the Company Health and Safety policy
Demonstrate a flexible approach to the needs of the business by showing a willingness to engage with other duties as and when requested, including recycling procedures
Providing daily support to both Shop and Assistant Shop Manager and taking responsibility in their absence, including shop opening and closing procedures
Undertake management responsibilities at any London shop to provide cover as required by the business
Regularly checking emails and following up with customer requests
Supporting both Shop and Assistant Shop Manager with completing digital paperwork accurately
daily sales, individual sales, reconciliation, breakdowns and Sunday hand over of figures and breakdown where required
What we offer:
A competitive salary
Opportunity to make bonuses
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with service
Generous clothing allowance
Significant staff discount
Life insurance
Contributory pension and salary exchange scheme
Personal development grant
Cycle to work scheme
Birthday day off
Volunteering day off
Paid IVF Leave for both partners
Opportunity to request flexible working (79% of Retail Employees work Part Time Hours)