The North Face® was founded in 1966 with the goal of preparing outdoor athletes for the rigors of their next adventure. Today we are the world's leading outdoor brand, creating athlete‑tested, expedition‑proven products that help people explore and test the limits of human potential. We protect our outdoor playgrounds and minimize our impact on the planet through programs that encourage sustainability. The North Face® products are available at premium and specialty retail sporting goods stores globally.
Your ROLE with us
Join us now for the chance to be part of an amazing team and be responsible for providing our customers with a memorable shopping experience!
We’re looking for a passionate Sales Associate (perm, part‑time 20hr) to join our The North Face team based at York Designer Outlet. As a Sales Associate you will inspire our customers, deliver an excellent service, and help maintain the highest standards on our shop floor.
Let’s talk about the role!
We believe that our Sales Associates have a great opportunity to develop their full potential with us. That’s because we offer the support of a global organisation but empower our people to take responsibility at store level.
How you’ll make a difference
* Providing the highest level of customer service, ensuring that all customers are treated with respect.
* Developing a thorough knowledge of products in store.
* Maintaining merchandising standards in accordance with brand guidelines.
* Keeping up to date with current trends and the brand’s place within the market.
* Following all operational procedures in the store and in the stock room.
What makes you the perfect Sales Associate?
* You love interacting with customers and set a great example for the rest of the team with your hands‑on mentality, enthusiasm, and passion for delivering a fantastic customer experience.
* You have a positive can‑do attitude, facing all situations in the store.
* You are passionate about our brand, fashion, and retail in general.
* You have excellent written and verbal communication in English (another language is a plus but not necessary).
* You are flexible when it comes to working weekends, evenings and holidays as necessary.
* Previous experience is great but not necessary. What matters most of all is that you live and demonstrate our Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Persevere.
What’s in it for you?
* Comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well‑being for all VF associates.
* Competitive salary, bonuses, pension scheme and staff discounts (we offer 50%).
* Career ownership, enabling you to build your knowledge and experience across different brands.
* A supportive, feedback‑based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do.
* Tailored training from induction to ongoing online and face‑to‑face training sessions to help you grow professionally and personally.
Free to Be
We strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
As an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups while providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.
If you liked what you have read and want to join our team then we would be keen to hear from you!
Due to the high volume of candidates we receive, we will only contact successful applicants for the interview stage.
England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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