Overview
The Barbour story began in 1894 in South Shields in the North East of England. Barbour is a family-owned lifestyle brand, with HQ in South Shields. The brand offers clothing, footwear and accessories inspired by the British countryside. Barbour wax jackets are still made by hand in South Shields. In 2020, Barbour launched Wax for Life, including re-waxing and repairs and Barbour Re-Loved, an upcycling initiative. Each year over 70,000 wax garments are sent back to Barbour to be repaired, rewaxed or altered.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Assistant to join our Bicester Store on an 8 hour part-time temporary contract to cover the busy Christmas period. You will be reliable and hardworking and have a passion for delivering excellent levels of customer service. The ideal candidate will be confident developing selling opportunities and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. You will act as a brand ambassador and represent the Barbour brand in a positive and professional manner.
Responsibilities
* Contribute positively towards the sales/ profitability budgets for the store through achieving personal sales targets.
* Deliver outstanding customer service at all times.
* Be a brand ambassador promoting the brand within the locality.
* Maintain shop floor standards both front and back of house.
* Undertake and apply accurate Company administration procedures.
* Comply with Company security procedures.
* Actively support store management procedures, in line with Company policy.
* Ensure all Health & Safety regulations and Company procedures are adhered.
* Accurately process transactions through the till system.
* Undertake any other reasonable activity, as may be required by senior management.
Skills and Experience
* Excellent customer care and advanced selling skills.
* Understanding of requirements to work in a target orientated environment
* Acting with a professional and respectful manner to all individuals.
* Understanding current market trends in relation to clothing/ fashion.
* Effective time management skills for organising self appropriately.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills to build strong relationships internally at all business levels.
* Able to analyse basic internal data and could translate into actions.
* Understanding and ability to implement visual merchandising standards.
* Information Technology skills including experience of EPOS systems, MS Outlook.
* Flexibility with working hours is essential.
Benefits
* Staff discount
* Staff Uniform
* Life Insurance
* Healthcare cash plan
* 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
* Refer a friend bonus scheme
Additional information
* This is a temporary role until end of January 2025.
Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
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