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Selfridges is a place where the Christmas magic comes alive, a team that spreads joy with a warm-hearted vibe,

We’re recruiting for stars with a passion and flare to come on board the Selfridges team where the spirt of giving fills the air,

At Selfridges we celebrate with glee, Christmas haven for all to see,

With laughter and cheer were here to serve,

Together we make this festive season one everyone deserves!

For the festive period you will be required to work 3 out of the 4 key days which include; Christmas eve, Boxing day, New year’s eve and New years day.

As a Sales Associate you will:

• Work as part of a team focused on creating a memorable customer experience by building rapport, sharing product knowledge and catering to customer needs
• Conduct sales, refunds and exchanges, helping the customer to find another suitable item/product if necessary or alternatively, offer our online services
• From selling and replenishing stock, organising rails, to hosting, you will be maintaining the highest of retail standards
• Be open to customer feedback, and use it constructively to continually raise the bar for service, sales and retail standards in your area
• Manage and oversee 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
• Follow health, safety and security procedures, and play an active role in preventing stock loss

The Ideal Candidate

• 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.
• 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. Adaptable to business needs, you are happy and comfortable to take ownership for tasks that may go beyond the role expectation.
• An example of our values, a reliable and respected colleague.

About the Company

Rewards and benefits

Here are just a few of our rewards and benefits that help make our team experience that bit more extraordinary.

• Competitive salary
• Generous commission scheme
• Enviable team member discount
• Exclusive local discounts on a range of restaurants, bars, beauticians and entertainment
• Several internal communities to get involved in from our Diversity Board and Green Warriors who are leading the charge on D,E&I and sustainability, to the Wellbeings who are always thinking of new ways to champion healthy minds, bodies and routines for our team members
• Workplace Options, our confidential team member assistance programme for when life gets tricky or you need a little guidance

Read on to find out how you can play your part in Reinventing Retail…

Everyone is welcome

Selfridges is a place where we want everyone to feel a sense of belonging. We embrace every self and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive working culture. We are leading with purpose to not only increase the visibility and recognition of under-represented talent within our organisation, but the wider industry too. Here at Selfridges, everyone is welcome – irrespective of race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, age or disability, we stand by equal opportunities for all.

To ensure every feels welcome, we offer support at every stage of the application and interview process. Should you need it, please let your recruitment contact know and they will be more than happy to help.

Our awards cabinet

We’re not ones to brag, but since you asked...Selfridges has won the award for The World’s Best Department Store an unprecedented four times at the IGDS awards, with an additional award for the Best Sustainability Campaign. We were also recognised as a ‘Best 25 Big Company to Work For 2020’ as awarded by The Sunday Times.

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