Visual Merchandiser - London, United Kingdom - Benetton

    Benetton
    Benetton London, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Who are we?

    We are United Colors of Benetton. A renowned luxury Italian clothing brand. Globally, our brand is known for expertise in knitwear and social commitment. We pride ourselves on our Italian style and knowledge of global trends. That is why our collections present quality contemporary fashion.

    Do you want to be a part of the legacy?

    We are looking for a full time Visual Merchandiser / Sales Consultant to join our Westfield White City store and to successfully promote the Benetton brand by offering a high standard of service, ensuring that our customer's needs are fulfilled and that the individual sales targets are met. To create a customer-driven brand environment in which sales can be optimised through effective presentation of our product.

    Not only do we focus on our customers and brand, but we are also dedicated to our own employees and providing them with a career path to be excited about. We take pride in developing our employees in all roles to achieve their maximum potential and we hope that together, we can grow and build on the legacy that is Benetton.

    We offer our employees continuous training and guidance to build and improve their skill set, and allow for them to really advance their career in retail fashion at Benetton. This isn't just a job; it is the start of a path to a great career in an ever-growing company and we would love for you to be a part of it

    At Benetton, we live and breathe fashion. The candidate must share our passion for fashion. Is this you?


    Main Responsibilities

    1. Visual Merchandising and Presentation

    • To achieve and maintain the highest possible standards of Visual Merchandising and presentation using the correct equipment in line with Company policies and procedures.
    • To ensure all merchandising opportunities / areas within the store are immaculate in terms of presentation, organization and cleanliness.
    • To keep up to date with all aspects of Visual Merchandising changes in line with company policies and procedures.
    • To undertake all cleaning and tidying tasks to maintain the immaculate appearance of the store.
    • To be aware of local competitor merchandising activity and inform senior management as appropriate.

    2. Customer Service

    • To recognise and understand customer needs and to deliver in a manner that exceeds customer's expectations.
    • To develop a good knowledge of the current stock package.
    • To be aware of store sales budgets by day/week and by period.
    • To understand the current Returns policy.
    • To carry out till procedures correctly and according to Company policy.

    3. Security

    • To be alert at all times as a deterrent to shoplifters.
    • To inform the store management of any breaches of security or other internal problems within the store that may result in loss to the store.

    4. Health & Safety

    • To understand and comply with employee responsibilities as stated in the Health & Safety at Work Act and detailed in the Company safety policy.
    • To know and understand the current emergency procedures and to carry them out quickly and calmly should the need arise.
    • To ensure fixtures and fittings are in order, and any needs for repair or maintenance are reported to your line manager.

    5. General

    • To carry out any other duties as requested by the Company to ensure the successful performance of the store.


    The successful candidates will:

    • Have previous VM and Sales Consultant experience within the fashion and retail industry
    • Demonstrate a good knowledge of products
    • Ability to recognise customers needs
    • Excellent time management
    • Ability to work as part of a team whilst achieving personal and deparmtnetal targets
    • Ability to be accountable for both their own and the teams performance and be able to work unsupervised when required
    • Knowledge of current fashion trends and ideas and be aware of competitor activity
    • Excellent customer service
    • A desire to fulfill personal targets
    • Full flexibility due to the working days and hours of the role

    We pride ourselves on offering an excellent customer experience and our team are our key Brand Ambassadors who always seek to exceed expectations. Without you, there is no Benetton

    To apply

    Please submit your current CV.

    Due to the high volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.