Sales Associate

Location: Selfridges - Manchester Trafford

Reports To: Concession Manager

The Brand

Based in Paris, Longchamp is first and foremost a large, optimistic and independent family business with an international reputation. Joining Longchamp means taking part in the creation and distribution of fashion and leather goods that are both fair and beautiful and the result of excellent craftsmanship. With a presence in over 25 countries and a network of over 3,500 employees, the company is now looking for new, free-spirited, creative and committed talent to continue its development in the UK market in a demanding and caring working environment. Our quickly developing business in the UK and worldwide provides an exciting background for personal development and many opportunities for growth.

Customer service

• Greeting and assisting local and international customers, adopting a proactive approach when introducing them to the brand, collections and product lines.
• Listening to and identifying the customer's needs.
• Ensuring customer service policy is respected: delivering sincere and impeccable customer service in accordance with the steps in the company's sales process to ensure that every customer has a memorable and unique experience.
• Developing an effective sales pitch.
• Demonstrating proficiency in complementary and additional sales techniques.
• Delivering after-sales service, dealing with any customer dissatisfaction & complaints by offering solutions which best meet customers' needs.
• Sales and promotions preparations.

Clienteling

• Building customer loyalty and ensuring personalised follow-up to maintain ongoing and appropriate contact with the customer.
• Developing and actively monitoring the store's customer portfolio using the CRM resources available.

Organisation of the store

• Key holder for opening and closing the store, if applicable and as required.
• Opening and closing the checkout, cashing up when necessary.
• Ticketing when necessary.
• Deliveries and Floor replenishment, when necessary.
• Ensuring that the store operates efficiently.
• Ensuring that products are displayed in line with the company's image and merchandising standards.
• Assisting with annual and rolling stock-takes.
• Assisting with stock control and suggesting where restocking may be required.

REQUIRED PROFILE

We seek enthusiastic, reliable, energetic, self-starters with at least 3 plus years’ experience working in a luxury service retail environment. You are recognized for your exemplary behavior, your dynamism, your autonomy and your proactivity. Your interpersonal and communication skills will enable you to be customer oriented (listening skills…) and work in a team. A college degree in fashion or a related retail industry and/or boutique or fashion related industry experience is strongly preferred, but not required. Experience with retail point of sale system and key holder experience is a plus but overall, candidates who are passionate about luxury retail and customer service are highly encouraged to apply. Brand Ambassador experience with the ability to speak Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese or Korean would be a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Monthly and annual performance bonuses
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday allowance after qualifying period
• Private health cover after qualifying period
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and adoption pay
• ClassPass Contribution
• Staff discount

Longchamp is committed to fostering inclusive, diverse, and equitable work environments, recognising the value of a diverse workforce in driving innovation and performance. The company prioritises diversity in its hiring process, focusing on the inclusion of diverse perspectives and experiences. With a global presence, Longchamp promotes a culture that values authenticity and individuality, committing to equal employment opportunities for all employees. This approach aims to empower employees, enabling them to reach their full potential and encouraging their personal and professional growth.