Anthropologie Sales Associate - Belfast, UK

Founded in 1992, Pennsylvania, USA, by current URBN chairman and president Dick Hayne, Anthropologie was named after his college major (with a decidedly French twist) Anthropologie, which now operates over 200 stores worldwide, has evolved into a leading one-of-a-kind destination for those seeking a curated mix of clothing, accessories, gifts and home décor to reflect their personal style. In 2009 the brand launched its first store in London and now has over 18 stores in the UK and Europe.  

This position is located at Ground Floor Erskine House 20 - 32 Chichester Stre, Belfast, , BT14GF United Kingdom

Achieve the Anthropologie mission – to create an unimagined experience. Consistently meet or exceed the financial, operational, and visual expectations of the company.

Customer Experience:

• Customer Connection: initiates genuine conversation to engage with the customer in a personalised way where all customers feel welcome, heard, and valued
• Selling Culture supports a selling environment in all areas of the sales floor by connecting with multiple customers and sharing product suggestions
• Omni-Channel Service: provides a frictionless customer experience by utilising technology to transact in the moment, find sizes and colours, and places orders for items not available in store

Teamwork & Communication:

• Team Player: builds productive relationships with peers; asks for support when needed and makes an effort to help others
• Share Knowledge: participates in the learning and sharing of product knowledge, current trends, and personal styling priorities to inspire the customer
• Employee Recognition: contributes to a positive team morale participating in store initiatives and highlighting peers and leaders through the SPARKED journal
• Insights & Feedback provides insights related to the customer and employee experience and communicates feedback to Store Leadership

Visual & Business Operations:

• Business Acumen: understands their contribution to service, selling on every shift in order to positively impact the store’s business KPI’s
• Product Flow: supports the shipment process to gain awareness of product, including what’s new and what’s restock; contributes to completion of omni order fulfillment processes while maintaining stock levels of the floor
• Store Environment: maintains Anthropologie’s visual and operational standards while keeping the focus on the customer; stays current on merchandising updates

Merchandising & Display: 

• Executes stock-to-sales processes and presentation standards
• Is knowledgeable of trend and supports brand messaging
• Has an understanding of how the merchant process impacts business and the customer experience.

• Previous experience in a retail environment – not a must.
• An awareness of the Anthropologie  brand and its appeal to the local market.
• Strong communication skills.

Work Life Balance:

• ‘Life Leave’ - one day a year to take time off for those big events in life, in addition to your annual leave entitlement

Wellbeing:

• Employee Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health
• Discount off external gym memberships
• Private Medical Insurance for eligible employees

Employee Discounts:

• Up to 40% employee discount at all URBN Brands 

Travel:

• Season ticket loan for eligible employees
• Cycle to work scheme for eligible employees

Continued Development:

• We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development

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