At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver exceptional customer service and lead training sessions for the retail team.
- Company: Join Salomon, a leading sporting goods company with a passion for mountain sports.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, monthly bonuses, and discounts on top brands.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team with global career opportunities.
- Why this job: Combine your love for the outdoors with a rewarding retail career.
- Qualifications: Previous retail experience and a passion for sports are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports. Diversity is one of Salomon's five central values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
Interested in a career in retail? Passionate about the outdoors? We are looking for a Sales Associate / training specialist for a permanent position, full-time in our Salomon Store in Covent Garden, London.
Your role
- Provide exceptional customer service skills, sales techniques and Salomon product knowledge to connect customers with the right product and drive sales.
- Accompany and advise customers to provide them with a high-level customer experience, proposing complementary products.
- Be proficient in Sales Techniques and the Digital Tools available in store to provide outstanding customer service.
- Assist in protecting company assets and procedures through promoting loss prevention and ensure that the stockroom is clean and well-organized.
- Master standard operating procedures, health and safety guidelines, visual merchandising and community marketing principles.
- Be a brand ambassador and leverage the brand service culture.
- Lead training sessions for the Retail Team, support the onboarding process for new starters and liaise with the Retail Training Team in HQ (France).
This position involves 100% presence on the sales floor.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in customer service and retail.
- You love interacting with people and sharing your enthusiasm with the team.
- Passion and knowledge of Salomon's core sports.
- Team player with a hands-on approach and a strong willingness to learn.
- Flexibility to work a schedule that can include evenings, weekends and holidays.
Additional Information
- Permanent contract, full-time.
- Join a French company, based in the French Alpes, with a worldwide presence, concerned about the well-being of its employees and committed to respecting the environment.
- Career opportunities in France or abroad.
- Develop your potential and skills as part of a friendly and supportive team.
At Salomon, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We are committed to offering an inclusive place where recruitment and career development are based on qualifications, experience, skills, performance and personal merit.
What We Offer
- Fixed salary + monthly bonus scheme.
- Local benefits.
- Discounts on AmerSports products including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson from day one.
Sales Associate / Training Specialist - 40 h/week - Covent Garden employer: Salomon-9
At Salomon, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that celebrates diversity and inclusivity. Located in the heart of Covent Garden, our team enjoys not only competitive salaries and bonuses but also generous discounts on our renowned sporting goods. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for career advancement both locally and internationally, all while fostering a supportive environment where passion for the outdoors thrives.
