As a Seasonal Sales Associate, you are an essential part of a team that delivers the extraordinary service our customers expect and love from Selfridges during our magical period. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and what a better way to touch those hearts by bringing the Selfridges spirit to each and every one of our customers during the festive period.

As a Sales Associate you will:

• Deliver exceptional service to our customers by building rapport, sharing product knowledge and catering to their needs
• Conduct refunds and exchanges, helping the customer to find another suitable item/product if necessary or alternatively, offer our online services
• Work as part of a team focused on creating a memorable customer experience. From selling and replenishing stock, cashing up and organising rails, to hosting, you understand there is more to the customer experience than just selling
• Manage customer feedback, and use it constructively to continually raise the bar for service, sales and retail standards in your area
• Be responsible for the stock in your department, from unpacking deliveries, (new and replenished lines), to completing audits and maintaining the stock room
• Adapt to the challenges that vary from day to day. A flexible role, you may be required to work on different departments, taking your service excellence and collaborative spirit with you
• Use your natural curiosity to stay ahead of the latest trends by taking every opportunity to expand your knowledge of products and competitors
• Understand and follow health, safety and security procedures, and play an active role in preventing stock loss

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• A great communicator. You will be able to positively engage with all types of customers (domestic and international) with varying needs and requirements
• Well Informed. You will develop excellent product knowledge by following trends and being aware of our competitor’s activity, along with taking part in supplier training
• Known to be a sales and service expert. You’ll use these skills to deliver the extraordinary each and every time and take the initiative to provide additional services where appropriate
• A proud shopkeeper. It will fall to you to replenish stock, maintain the Selfridges standards and inspire others to deliver the same
• Problem solving skills. You’ll go above and beyond to resolve issues for our customers and be able to adapt your approach to each individual customer
• Flexible. Responsive to business needs, you are happy and comfortable to take responsibility for tasks that may go beyond the role expectation
• An example of our values, a trusted and respected colleague

For the festive period you will be required to work Christmas eve, Boxing day and New years day.